Curriculum Lead

Curriculum Lead

Cedar Rapids Community School District ELSC – Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5690470

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 05, 2026 2:06 AM (UTC)

POSITION TITLE: Curriculum Lead

CLASSIFICATION: Teacher Leadership

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOAL: To provide support, assistance, and leadership to teachers and teacher leaders in the areas of K-12 ELA, Social Studies in alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

• Assists teaching staff with the implementation of curriculum and instructional materials.
• Assists in the selection of instructional materials.
• Develops and implements follow-up plans for curriculum revisions and instructional materials adoptions.
• Supports Curriculum Leads in meetings of grade-level teams and/or content-area teams.
• Leads K-12 curriculum teams.
• Provides leadership to assure correlation between district curriculum and state/national standards.
• Coordinates projects with other curriculum leads, program support staff, and administrators.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors the program of instruction for academic programs and oversees updates of the curriculum.
• Leads and coordinates staff development by planning, organizing and conducting training conferences and workshops.
• Models best practices in content areas as needed.
• Oversees and co-coordinates the district's assessments, assessment calendar, and assessment teams.
• Stays current in the particular field through professional readings, seminars, workshops, and conventions.
• Research trends in instructional methods and educational technology.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/APTITUDES

• Ability to problem solve independently and with others, take initiative, and work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Capacity to represent the District professionally, including confidentiality, collegiality, and obtaining and utilizing additional training as necessary.
• Works with exceptional trust and integrity.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage change initiatives.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, initiate tasks, and assume responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with teachers and campus and district-level administration in developing and implementing best practices.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
• Skill in deploying staff and resources to support instructional programs effectively.
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task.
• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels.
• Demonstrate commitment to closing the achievement gap and ensuring students transition successfully to post-secondary endeavors.
• Demonstrate a willingness to put the interests of students above all others.
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations.
• Proficient in Google Suites.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, LICENSE and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• English Language Arts experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Minimum of one year of successful teaching experience in Cedar Rapids preferred.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

SALARY: Teacher Salary + 20 Extended Contract Days

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain…