Curriculum Facilitator - 4th Grade Math

Position: CURRICULUM FACILITATOR - 4th Grade Math
STOW-MUNROE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

CURRICULUM FACILITATOR

Reports to:

Curriculum Supervisors

Job Objective:
Provides staff leadership for the continuous improvement of the

instructional program.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.

* Master's degree or higher with training in curriculum and instruction preferred but not required.

* Must have 5+ years teaching in same subject/grade/specialty to be considered; best person for the job will be selected; seniority not a factor.

* Exhibits effective time management and resourceful problem-solving skills.

* Leadership and program specific skills substantiated by training/work experience.

* Demonstrates knowledge of community demographics, emerging educational/legislative issues, the district's cultural environment, program resources, and instructional practices.

* Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc).

* A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

* Keeps current with technology and other innovations related to program functions.

Essential Functions:

* Provides leadership to facilitate curriculum improvements, staff development activities, and proficiency test readiness.

* Helps resolve problems and sustain progress toward grade level/departmental objectives.

* Keeps administrators informed about grade level/departmental activities/emerging issues.

* Keeps current with state standards/guidelines and school improvement priorities (e.g., curriculum alignment, effective school management, evaluation-driven continuous improvement efforts, evidence-based teaching/learning strategies, positive school environments, etc.).

* Routinely interacts with building administrators, curriculum specialists and teachers to ensure complete intercommunication. Helps staff understand the collective goal and shared decisions for curriculum planning activities.

* Fosters mutual respect, collaboration and accountability at all system levels.

* Helps evaluate instructional prevention/intervention strategies.

* Prepares recommendations for curriculum/instruction enhancements.

* Monitors literature on teaching effectiveness and disseminates/models best practices information.

* Monitors exemplary instructional practices/innovations.

* Facilitates activities that link grade level/departmental planning with higher organizational objectives (e.g., curriculum improvements, staff development, student achievement test readiness, etc.).

* Demonstrates teaching techniques/best practices.

* Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators.

* Promotes academic excellence in a nurturing environment.

* Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about student skill progression and key contributions made by staff at each level.

* Analyzes proficiency and competency-based test results. Recommends instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.

* Assists with the review and revision of the district's curriculum guides and courses of study.

* Assists with course of study transitions.

* Assists with the preparation of foundation/grant proposals as directed.

* Serves as a resource on curricula and other program issues. Works with supervisors and specialists to improve staff competencies.

* Serves on local professional growth and district curriculum committees as requested.

* Serves on curriculum writing and textbook/instructional resource adoption committees as requested.

* Seeks staff recommendations for instructional materials and equipment replacement/upgrades.

* Collaborates with other teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.

* Collaborates with teachers to develop units, assessments, methods and implementation of the curriculum.

* Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.

* Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

* Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.

* Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance.

* Works with the building principal to order authorized materials/supplies.

* Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.

* Represents the grade level/department at meetings outside of the district as requested.

* Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.

* Participates in staff orientation processes as requested.

* Participates in short/long-range planning activities. Helps identify time frames, financial/program resources, and strategies to accomplish departmental…