Curriculum Teacher Special - Elementary Arts

Position: Curriculum Teacher on Special Assignment - Elementary Arts (2025-26 School Year)
Position Type:

Certified Support/Certified Support

Date Posted:

1/13/2025

Location:

Administration - Curriculum and Instruction

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ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title:

Curriculum Teacher on Special Assignment

Job Code: 2278

Department:
Curriculum

Supervisor:
Director of Curriculum

Date:
January 5, 2024

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Compensation Range: $43,642 - $91,830 per year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience. For more information on range placement, please review the REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Curriculum Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) executes the continuous improvement tasks outlined in the strategic plans, budget, and annual audits of Curriculum, in order to support guaranteed and viable curricula, instructional shifts, and balanced assessment practices across all schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

* Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.

* Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

* Leads curriculum development, revision, and review determined by the strategic plans, budget, and annual audits of Curriculum.

* Participates in listening sessions and working groups with building based leaders to facilitate curriculum revision.

* Regularly updates the Director of Curriculum on progress for creation and/or revision of curriculum.

* Collaborates with the Director of Instruction and teacher leaders to create opportunities for targeted support, peer collaboration, feedback, and professional learning related to a guaranteed and viable curriculum, instructional shifts, and balanced assessment practices across all schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current professional educator license.

* Previous demonstration of successful teacher experience.

* Previous demonstration of success/interest in leading adult learning and large-scale projects.

* Previous demonstration of successful school leadership experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

* Proficiency in a variety of research-based instructional techniques and programs.

* Ability to effectively facilitate groups and work with adult learners.

* Proficiency in the administration and analysis of assessments and use of data to guide instructional practice and intervention.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

* Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

* Voluntary life insurance

* Paid Sick and Personal time

* Paid holidays

* Board-paid TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)

* Optional 403(b) plan

* Employee assistance program (EAP)

WORK CALENDAR: 9 Months

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

LENGTH OF WORK: A Curriculum Teacher on Special Assignment will serve a two-year term after which they will be placed back into their prior teaching position or like position.

OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

Physical Aspects of the Position (Select all that apply)

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- Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 2. X Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. 3.

- Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 4.

- Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 5.

- Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. 6.

- Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. 7. X Reaching - Extending…