Curriculum Coordinator

Kent Intermediate School District • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Curriculum Coordinator provides support for program evaluation and improvement to CTE instructors and programs and coordinates regulatory and data collection activities for Career and Technical Education programs for the Kent Career Tech Center. This is a full-time, 182-day school year position within the KIEA Union, with 7 hours per day.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of high school teaching experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, align, evaluate, and improve curriculum.
• Effective communication skills with an emphasis on active listening.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with instructors, administrators, and external partners.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex, multi-step problems.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and utilize data to support program improvement.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural documents.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse student populations including special population students.
• Proficiency with computer-based productivity software and web-based information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Curriculum, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Previous Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching experience.
• Experience with state and federal CTE reporting systems, including CTEIS and GEMS.
• Experience facilitating professional development and staff training.
• Experience teaching high school level math or math related courses.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum development and alignment work with instructors to identify and establish excellence, innovation, and areas of need.
• Align CTE curriculum with state program standards and labor market needs.
• Provide training and collaborate with instructors on teaching and learning practices in the classroom.
• Provide support and direction for program evaluation and improvement to establish and maintain high quality programming.
• Support and maintain KCTC program coordination and curriculum articulation with postsecondary agencies.
• Be responsible for promoting and/or providing CTE in-service activities for personnel.
• Initiate and/or guide positive system changes and staff development for the CTE functions, roles, and responsibilities.
• Participate in state-sponsored in-services, meetings, and conferences to remain current in the OCTE policy, procedures, and requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct staff training for CIP Self review requirements.
• Collaborate on the use of web-based information systems: CTEIS, GEMs, etc.
• Coordinate Regional Improvement Plan/Strategic Plan Implementation.
• Support the integration of core content within CTE programs.
• Accepts additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Administration.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid sick and personal days
• State of Michigan School Employment retirement program
• Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible Federal student loans.

What This Job Offers

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