Curriculum Coordinator​/Department Chairperson - Anticipated

Curriculum Coordinator/Department Chairperson

Job Goal:
To achieve school/department objectives working cooperatively with teachers, other department chairpersons/curriculum coordinators and the Principal in arriving at group decisions.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Demonstrate Leadership Quality.
• Be assigned full time to the school where service is to be rendered.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely with correct grammar and spelling.
• Ability to make sound, rational recommendations.
• Currently employed full time at the School.
• Meet additional qualifications outlined in the Job Description written for each school by the principal as outlined in Ohio County Board of Education Regulation 4006.13.
• Have knowledge and experience in basic skill curriculum areas.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as a Curriculum Coordinator/Department Chairperson.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Coordinate the program of studies for the assigned educational level.
• Provide assistance in the selection of materials.
• Prepare and administer the program budget as assigned.
• Facilitate staff development according to county policy.
• Establish good public and employee relations.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing programs for students in curricular areas.
• Prepare agendas and conduct meetings as requested.
• Assist with interviews for new staff positions.
• Aid parents, faculty, and student groups as requested in advising educational and related activities and objectives.
• Assist with the School Assistance Team.
• Write grants to support the curriculum.
• Attend Department meetings.
• Develop Management of Academic Performance Plan.
• Analyze student performance on standardized tests.
• Assist with student recognition programs.
• Additional Curricular areas may be assigned.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Maintain necessary reports, records and/or inventory for proper management of the programs(s).
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.