Certified: CTE Curriculum Specialist Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

JOB DESCRIPTION – CTE Curriculum Specialist

Title: Curriculum Specialist
FTE: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Calendar: 260-262 days

Compensation: District-Based Professional Support Compensation Guide (Starting $77,117)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and use student and teacher performance data to monitor and improve student academic achievement

Prepare, plan for and lead regular professional development and professional learning community sessions

Prepare, plan for and lead professional development for Early Release Days and Summer PD Academy

Collaborate with other coordinators in the elementary feeder districts to develop materials to support articulation

Integrate innovative uses of technology for teaching and learning

Develop curriculum maps and align materials to standards, and support teachers in generating lesson ideas

Assist in the evaluation, revision, and editing of all resources

Assist with securing permission for copyrighted materials used in lesson development

Research and disseminate best practices in instructional strategies and discipline-related content

Observe teachers and provide non-evaluative feedback in partnership with site administration

Provide training and support as needed to CTE teachers and to Freshman Experience teachers

Facilitating feedback loops to collect teacher input regarding curriculum and instruction

Demonstrate a desire to improve student performance

Collaborate and assist in planning for professional learning; plan and present professional development in collaboration with site and district administration

Model best practices in instructional delivery and provide best practices

Show consideration and respect for all persons

Share knowledge of instructional theory and district curriculum with teachers

Develop and model norms of collaboration, inquiry and on-going professional learning

Exhibit self-discipline

Support district, school, department and individual teacher goals

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

Oversee collection, analysis, and submission of CTE related data points

Assumes any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the Director of Career & Technical Education. The Director of Career & Technical Education may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

You must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education / Certificate

Master's degree preferred

Current and valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching certification

Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years successful 7-12 classroom teaching experience; five (5) years recommended

A minimum of three (3) years successful CTE classroom experience is preferred

Recognized as an exemplary classroom teacher by supervisors and fellow teachers

Exhibits exceptional professional role model qualities

Knowledge and experience in the area of developing, planning, and presenting professional development sessions

Ability to engage in and demonstrate formative assessment processes, including non-evaluative, reflective conversations with teachers about formative and summative assessment evidence

Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals; skills in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness; knowledge of a secondary level curriculum and programs with the ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations

Experienced in the effective use of instruction of adult learners

Demonstrate leadership skills

Communication Skills

Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences

Bilingual communication is beneficial

Computer Skills

Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites,…