Coordinator - Social Studies

Overview

Coordinator - Social Studies

Pay Grade: 3

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director – Secondary Teaching & Learning

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

To support student and teacher achievement and maintain standards of excellence in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and professional learning in assigned curricular areas.

Education/Certification:

• Master s Degree Preferred
• Texas Teacher Certificate

• Possess knowledge and experience in curriculum systems, including design and backwards planning
• Possess knowledge of effective instructional techniques and strategies
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a variety of audiences
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the MISD
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus-building skills
• Possess knowledge of technology and its value in enhancing academic achievement
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyze campus and district data and determine instructional needs
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality professional learning to a wide variety of audiences

• Successful experience as a teacher in assigned curricular area
• Successful experience as an instructional leader at the campus or district level

• Conduct research and develop the educational program designed to meet both the state standard and community needs
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide curriculum resources for a variety of experiences and levels
• Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide high-quality learning opportunities for MISD staff
• Serve as a content expert and consultant to administrators at all levels
• Develop and select system-wide testing materials for program improvement
• Analyze test results and utilize data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching-learning process
• Support campuses through PLCs, learning walks, and data meetings
• Design and develop remediation and extension resources, including summer programs and credit recovery
• Consult in revising or adding courses per state requirements and system requirements
• Initiate, develop, and direct professional learning for a variety of audiences
• Participate in the district-level decision making process to establish and review the district s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs of the district
• Assist in the assignment of teachers to various committees
• Evaluate and implement high-quality instructional materials, including textbooks and digital resources
• Participate in professional organization meetings in specified curricular content areas
• Assist in the implementation of policies of the MISD
• Serve as a liaison between TEA, Region X and MISD
• Coordinate and attend various field trip opportunities for students
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Supervise and conduct performance reviews for social studies department staff

Mental Demands:

• Writing routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis
• Managing multiple projects, communicating effectively with all stakeholders, and making sound decisions while maintaining emotional control
• Maintaining and displaying a positive attitude
• Expecting and reflecting the highest of expectations
• Intermittent walking, sitting, and standing
• Occasional warehouse visits to inventory merchandise and occasional lifting, moving of up to 20 lbs
• Travel within the district and state
• Prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.