JOB TITLE:  District Instructional Curriculum Specialist       WAGE/HOUR:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Office of Teaching, Learning & Assessment

DEPT./CAMPUS:  Department of Teaching, Learning & Assessment, District-Wide

DATE REVISED:  April 2021

Primary Purpose: 

Responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for Secondary English Language Arts instruction. Position provides intense professional development through planned learning sessions and through the job-embedded practices of planning, modeling, and coaching teachers.  The position will support teachers throughout the district who are instructing students who are considered at-risk and/or educationally disadvantaged. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited university in educational administrations, content area, or curriculum and instruction preferred

Valid Texas teaching certification in content area assigned

ESL ceritification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of subject matter and related TEKS

Thorough knowledge and understanding of curriculum design, instructional methods and implementation

Maintain high expectations for students and teachers

Capacity to model best instructional practices effectively in classrooms with students

Capacity to conduct instructional program evaluations and redesign where needed

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Capacity to interpret and utilize performance data

Ability to collaborate with campus and district staff

Ability to design and effectively facilitate professional development for teachers who are instructing students considered at-risk and/or educationally disadvantaged

Experience:

Five years of teaching experience in subject area assigned.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Present information and professional learning to a variety of educational professionals with a focus on improving student performance.
2. Design and effectively implement staff development for teachers, administrators and staff.
3. Work and support struggling teachers throughout the district, especially those who instruct students who are considered at-risk and/or educationally disadvantaged.
4. Observe classrooms and learning environment with a focus on improving student achievement.
5. Consult, collaborate and train teachers.
6. Engage in current research, provide school and district-wide professional learning, and disseminate information and other significant educational developments on the state and national levels regarding best practices.
7. Work in partnership with teachers and principals in reflecting on lesson design, instructional techniques, and integration of technology.
8. Understanding of Blended Learning/CANVAS/and integration of technology in lesson design.
9. Assist with technology integration in content areas.
10. Engage in professional development opportunities that will improve student performance.
11. Advocate for student learning and support and communicate district teaching, learning and assessment initiatives.
12. Comply with all policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, district and campus routines and regulations.
13. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively, interpret data, participate in district functions, and maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands:

Occasional prolonged or irregular hours, ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.

School district employees may be required to work from home and use their personal electronic devices. 

This position is support with State Compensation Education and Title funds.  The position must adhere to all program funding source requirements.  It is important to understand that if the special allotment program fund(s) end, the position could end as well.  

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