Curriculum Specialist I - Secondary English Language Arts (Ela)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; principles of best social work practices; and adult learning styles and the change process.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

The job of Curriculum Specialist I was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assisting and supporting school personnel in the design, development, and alignment of standards-based curricula and instructional methodologies in assigned core curricular areas; providing information and serving as a resource to others; coordinating professional development opportunities; and implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines.
This job reports to Executive Director of Curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the hiring of teachers for the purpose of maintaining adequate
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. administrators, department chairs, other Curriculum Specialists, ) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Communicates with administrators, teachers, and parents about state standards and requirements for the purpose of conveying
• Compiles data (e.g. curriculum evaluation, MAP testing, ) for the purpose of preparing reports and conveying information.
• Coordinates program components, support needs, and materials (e.g. curriculum development, student performance assessment, testing, professional development, class course description booklets, new classes, ) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, (e.g. curriculum meetings, MAP data analysis, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and developing recommendations.
• Leads the development and implementation of district summative assessment for the purpose of ensuring the creation of criteria for evaluating the validity of a teaching product .
• Oversees assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional
• Participates in meetings, workshops, conferences, state committees, (e.g. professional development trainings, curriculum conferences, MAP testing workshops, building department and faculty meetings, etc. ) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying
• Presents information on a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, methods, curriculum guidelines, ) for the purpose of conveying information and/or making recommendations regarding district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing support to teachers (e.g. orienting, conferencing, curriculum content, teaching methods, ) for the purpose of providing information, making recommendations, and/or developing plans for improving curriculum and/or instruction.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current best practices, instructional materials, methods, curriculum guidelines, ) for the purpose of gathering and/or disseminating information.
• Responds to variety of inquiries (e.g. administrators, teachers, parents, ) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.