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Form of workLocation: Hattie Mae White Department: Curriculum Professional Development Area:Northeast Contract Months:12 Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Academic Year: 24-25 JOB SUMMARY A Curriculum PD SOR/RA Coordinator is pivotal in advancing Houston ISD's educational objectives forward, in alignment with Destination 2035, high quality resource expectations, and research-based literacy instruction. This role has dual foci: lead a Texas HB3 Reading Academies cohort and design, coordinate and deliver high-quality professional development sessions aligned to the Science of Reading. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Literacy Development: Formulate and execute deliverables in accordance with district literacy initiatives, emphasizing support with the science of reading and HB3 Reading Academies at the campus and district level.
Alignment and Rigor: Support teachers with modules to ensure compliance with HB3 Reading Academies and score submissions. Professional Development: Design and deliver professional development sessions focused on district literacy initiatives (Science of Reading) and alignment to NES model. Customized Support: Provide teachers with individualized support with state required HB3 Reading Academies certification.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED Collaboration: Collaborate with curriculum leaders to gather insights, share expertise, and foster innovation in curriculum design for K-3 and SOR. Expertise: Research and support district, state, and federal literacy initiatives and requirements. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree *Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role. WORK EXPERIENCE At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district *Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role. SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Microsoft Office TEA HB3 Reading Academies Cohort Leader Certification LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Work Leadership.
Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department.
Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities. BUDGET AUTHORITY Compiles and organizes data and figures. PROBLEM SOLVING Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval.
Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas. IMPACT OF DECISIONS Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs.
Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments. WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
