Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator Port Arthur, TX

Position: Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator [Port Arthur, TX]
OPENS: 12.24.2024

CLOSES:
Until Filled

REPORTS TO:

Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

DEPT. / SCHOOL:
Central Office/ Port Arthur, TX

JOB TITLE:

Chief Academic Officer

WAGE / HOUR STATUS:
Exempt/Full-Time

MONTHS: 12

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Primary

Purpose:

The Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator will assist the Chief Academic Officer with supporting district goals with academic functions as well as assisting campus and district personnel toward innovative teaching practices that promote successful student outcomes.

Qualifications:

Education

1. Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education required

2. Valid Texas teaching certificate

3. Bilingual/ESL certification preferred

4. Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience

5. Charter school experience a plus

6. Minimum of two (2) years of management/supervisory experience

Special Knowledge/Skills/

Experience:

1. Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation

2. Ability to implement policy and procedures

3. Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

4. Ability to develop and deliver training

5. Ability to manage personnel

Language

Skills:

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills

2. Effective organizational skills

3. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with faculty, staff and administrators in a courteous and professional manner

4. Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from parents and faculty

5. Ability to effectively present information in verbal and/or written form to school administrators, faculty, parents, and students

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Oversees academic programs and Academic Team in absence of Chief Academic Officer

2. Assists with the development, planning, organization of professional development activities

3. Conducts professional development and staff training and supports staff in those areas

4. Guides instructional coaches and Academic Team members through their related duties/tasks

5. Guides teaching staff through the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum/lesson plans/instruction and materials

6. Serves as a resource person in curriculum and instruction across all content areas

7. Observes classroom instruction, provides feedback and assistance to the campus directors to facilitate improvement and innovation

8. Models teaching strategies with students in the classroom

9. Provides leadership to assure correlation between district curriculum and state standards

10. Monitors changes to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and coordinates implementation and ensures updates to the curriculum

11. Assists in identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional materials and strategies to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs

12. Participates in curriculum revisions and instructional materials adoptions

13. Uses student data to suggest recommendations to the CAO

14. Participates in select interviews

15. Works with the CAO to improve individual staff competencies

16. Provide oversight of special projects as they relate to curriculum and instruction

17. Remains abreast of developments and innovations in the field

18. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

19. Devises comprehensive and effective systems of record keeping in accordance with the needs of BHS programs and the policies, regulations and laws affecting the programs

20. Expresses ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form using language and mediums appropriate to a professional school environment

21. Attends meetings, trainings, in services, and professional development activities as required/requested

22. Provides assistance in the collection and effective use of interpretation of data for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation

23. Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment

24. Reports regularly to the CAO providing information regarding the status of curriculum and instruction within the district, Academic Team, and staff development needs

25. Prepares and submits reports and other documents to the CAO

26. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

27. Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner

28. Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and evaluates the performance of the Academic Team members in the absence of the Chief Academic Officer

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…