The Grant County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position:

 

 Curriculum Specialist at Dry Ridge Elementary School

 

 

Qualifications:

• Valid Kentucky teaching certification for elementary, middle, or high school 
• Administrative certificate preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience

Reports To:

Director of Secondary or Elementary Education, Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer, Principal

 

Terms of Employment:

Days of Employment

High School - 210 Days

Middle School - 205 Days

Elementary - 195 Days

 

SALARY:

Commensurate with the school district’s Certified Salary Schedule

Physical Qualifications: shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

Job Goals:

To provide direct coaching, support, and technical assistance to school staff in district-wide initiatives and planning and implementing a comprehensive educational program that will improve student achievement.

 

• Alignment of Curricula, Instruction, and Assessment

• Assists the principal in advocating for the educational development of each student, and the professional development of all staff

 

? Works with principal and Director of Secondary or Elementary to ensure the production and implementation of written curriculum that is aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards

? Coaches teachers by modeling high-quality instruction, collaborating on lesson planning, and providing actionable feedback on instructional delivery

? Provides direct support for new teachers and teachers who are experiencing difficulties in lesson planning and/or delivery of instruction

 

• Alignment of Curricula, Instruction, and Assessment (continued)

• Along with the principal and Director of Secondary or Elementary, facilitates or co-facilitates regularly scheduled collaborative meetings of teachers across grade/content areas to continuously monitor students’ achievement through a professional learning community process (PLC)

 

? Works with the Director of Secondary or Elementary to engage teachers in curriculum development, alignment, refinement, and evaluation processes

? Works with principal and Director of Secondary or Elementary to ensure a common vision for and effective implementation of school-wide and district initiatives (e.g., instructional protocol, standards-based grading, personalized/blended learning)

? Works with principal and Director of Secondary or Elementary to facilitate and lead all aspects of the blended learning program; serves as in-house technical support for blended learning program and as liaison with outside agencies that may support blended learning

? Coordinates all academic RtI for secondary students; facilitates referrals for special education

? Coaches teachers to provide direct support and technical assistance to staff in instructional areas including lesson preparation and modeling lessons

? Studies and stays up-to-date on the most current educational methods and best practices for students by attending conferences, participating in professional development, and visiting schools; facilitates professional learning with staff/school leadership to implement best practices

? Plans and facilitates professional development for teachers based on individual or collective needs

• Works with the Director of Secondary or Elementary to ensure implementation and evaluation of common formative and summative assessments in all core areas

? Coordinates the implementation of the MAP and other diagnostic assessments

? Facilitates data analysis of common assessments, MAP, state assessments, and other diagnostic assessments to enhance student learning and improve instruction across grade levels

? Works with teachers and Director of Secondary or Elementary to evaluate instructional resources including textbook selection for adoption

? Communicates and collaborates directly with other administrators about curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure a common vision/message

? Communicates and collaborates with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested to promote academic programs and provide support

? Along with the principal, facilitates the implementation of educational programs derived from the needs of students and/or staff

 

• Professional Responsibilities

• Improves and maintains professional skills

 

¦ Accurately reflects on practice to improve areas of responsibility

¦ Initiates efforts to collaborate with other administrative colleagues

¦ Actively participates in school and district events, training and meetings

¦ Seeks opportunities to learn professionally to grow in the role of curriculum specialist

¦ Seeks opportunities for professional development to facilitate growth in teachers

? Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility

¦ Maintains required documentation related to job responsibilities

¦ Manages time wisely

¦ Is punctual and reports to work regularly

¦ Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns

¦ Implements the policies and procedures of the district; follows federal and state laws governing educational programs

¦ Attends to assigned responsibilities in a prompt manner

¦ Effectively communicates with teachers, parents, students, and other administrators

¦ Assumes responsibility for additional duties related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment as assigned by the principal, Director of Secondary or Elementary or Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer

¦ Follows the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics

 

• Interpersonal Relationships

 

? Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with the staff

¦ Encourages suggestions and recommendations from the staff

¦ Gives and receives constructive criticism and praise appropriately

¦ Is accessible to staff both in person and digitally

¦ Interacts frequently with the staff in a mutually respectful and professional manner

¦ Demonstrates self-control

¦ Is flexible, reasonable, and cooperative

 

¦ Displays a sense of humor at the appropriate time and place

¦ Displays self-confidence

? Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with other administrators and the community

¦ Demonstrates professional courtesy

¦ Works cooperatively with others

¦ Responds effectively to concerns

¦ Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect

¦ Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community

 

• Technology

 

? Uses terminology related to technology appropriately in written and verbal communication

? Facilitates and monitors instructional platforms to ensure appropriate use of technology in instruction

? Ensures appropriate research-based instructional practices related to the integration of technology are included in the school’s instructional program

? Follows Board policy, laws, and regulations in the use of technology in both professional and personal activities

? Facilitates the lifelong learning of self and others through the use of technology