Coordinating Teacher - Innovative Curriculum Specialist MSAP Elevate

Wake County Public Schools • Cary, NC

7h

About The Position

Supports the development, implementation, and coordination of innovative curriculum and instructional initiatives at selected magnet schools to increase the level of theme integration (design thinking, creative arts, STEM, advanced studies) for students, instructional staff and administration. Provides job-embedded professional learning to improve the quality of curriculum and instruction through the magnet theme. The position is grant funded and are expected to end September 30, 2028; however, grant funding is subject to renewal on an annual basis.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of K-12 standards adopted by the State of North Carolina
• Extensive knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies, curriculum design, and assessment methodologies
• Considerable knowledge of best practices to influence adult learning
• Considerable knowledge of the implementation of curricula projects and planning
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
• Critical thinking and problem–solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to raise teachers’ consciousness and skillfulness around effective instruction
• Ability to use multiple data sources for problem solving
• Ability to set goals and develop long-range and short-range plans to achieve excellence in selected magnet school instructional programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Five years of K-12 teaching experience and/or curriculum writing and implementation
• Experience with planning and delivering professional training to adult learners.
• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in Elementary or Secondary Education.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership
• Education or professional development in curriculum design, writing, and implementation
• Education or professional development in design/inquiry/systems thinking and/or STEM-related (PBL) pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Aligns the mission, resources, and activities of the innovative curriculum and instructional pedagogies in selected magnet schools with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and/or Essential Standards and Wake County Public School System’s priorities for learning and teaching.
• Supports the implementation of themed-curricula and instructional strategies to meet the needs of students; demonstrates, co-teaches, or observes and offers feedback to instructional staff; provides guidance on differentiating instruction, and selecting best strategies for learning; understands and can teach others how to integrate themed-based strategies in a variety of content areas.
• Supports implementation of state standards through well-designed curricula; participates in curriculum design in conjunction with OMCE Directors and staff ensuring student needs are met through the themed-based programs at the school level.
• Raises teachers’ consciousness and skillfulness around effective themed-based curricula and instructional strategies and increases the quality and effectiveness of curriculum and instruction by establishing a plan of action.
• Supports MSAP grant monitoring progress toward goals in conjunction with the MSAP Project Director.
• Has a deep understanding of curriculum/instructional strategies including data collection and analysis.
• Provides professional development addressing instructional theory, practice, and resources that promote learning and teaching.
• Fosters collaboration within the magnet school community to design, deliver, and assess instructional activities that promote learner competence and confidence with 21 st century skills.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level