REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum High School

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: AI 2
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The High School (9-12) Curriculum Specialist provides leadership and campus support for the advancement of student achievement in his/her content area. The Curriculum Specialist writes and develops the curricula to support the assigned content, provides coaching to campuses and ensures alignment of assessments.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall district.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Curriculum writing experience
• Professional development design and presentation experience
• Five years’ job related experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Leadership experience at the campus level and/or district level
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Five years’ classroom experience
• Experience with multiple grade levels
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Expert in assigned content area
• Ability to provide direction for campus leadership
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to coordinate District functions
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Direct the implementation of core content curricula across the district.
• Assisting with coaching teachers and campus administrators in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement.
• Understanding of the correlation with college career readiness standards with state standards.
• Articulate understanding of accountability and special programs.
• Remain current on educational research and instructional best practices and apply research and data to improve student engagement and achievement.
• Model, coach and commit to personal improvement in best instructional practices and techniques.
• Design and coordinate support for campuses in lesson design and instructional engagement and practices.
• Plan and provide effective professional learning activities based on analysis of data.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Articulate the District’s goals and needs to the community and solicit support in reaching those goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Required to work extended hours as needed.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.