Director, Curriculum & Instruction; ELA Specialty

Position: Director, Curriculum & Instruction(ELA Specialty)
Job Description

Title: Director, Curriculum and Instruction (English Language Arts),

Department :
Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To :
Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision.

Will you join us?

Job Summary

Provides leadership for a specific content area in the areas of curriculum development, staff development, and the effective utilization of instructional materials. Monitors programmatic activities and ensures that they are in compliance with governmental mandates and supervises content specific Curriculum Specialists. Develops and/or acquires Common Core aligned curricular resources and maintains an in-depth understanding of national and Pennsylvania Common Core State Standards.

Works collaboratively with department leadership and network leadership. Understands the curriculum, identifies curricular resources and implements initiatives as required with the ongoing support of Curriculum and Instruction. Understands and assists in implementing current methodologies, effective instructional strategies and facilitates curriculum-related professional development district-wide. Creates and manages K-12 curriculum and instruction plans designed to provide a comprehensive education program in the assigned area.

For World Languages, other functions include coordinates and reviews plans designed to provide a comprehensive education program in the assigned area.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and directs the activities of staff; coordinates the planning and implementation of curricular programs and initiatives; develops plans that address continuous student improvement in response to District data.

• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates the curricular and instructional program of the District.

• Ensures continuous support in the implementation of quality instruction and personalized professional development on best practices.

• Develops, plans and conducts ongoing professional development District-wide for all principals, assistant principals, and teachers.

• Observes and monitors the implementation of quality instruction District-wide.

• Develops a system-wide plan for curriculum and improvement consistent with the District vision, goals, and policies.

• Works with administrators, principals, assistant principals, and teachers; coordinates the planning and implementation of curricular programs and develops plans that address continuous student improvement in response to District data.

• Coordinates with the School District initiatives and the State regarding the effectiveness of the designated content program implementation.

• Researches current instructional practices and models for effective instruction.

• Works collaboratively with internal departments, institutions of higher education and other external organizations and agencies.

• Organizes and reviews the results of curriculum committees, ensuring results are consistent with District objectives.

• Works with principals and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating grade level and department meetings in order to effect horizontal and vertical integration and articulation of the instructional program throughout the District.

• Keeps informed on the latest research, trends, and developments in all areas of education and interpret for staff as necessary.

• Evaluates and recommends textbook and supplementary materials selection used in educational programs in the District.

• Directs the creation of and edits for publication of all curriculum guides and materials prepared by and to be distributed among the instructional staff.

• Coordinates and monitors staff development and in-service activities for the education staff.

• Performs a significant leadership role in fostering professional growth and building staff…