Curriculum Instruction Assessment Specialist

Simpson County•Franklin, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the principal in promoting high student achievement and instructional excellence among staff. The specialist will spend at least 80% of their time in schools, working directly with teachers and principals on curriculum alignment, implementation, mentoring, coaching, and demonstrating best practices. This role involves coordinating professional development, locating new resources, and assisting teachers in creating effective learning experiences for all students, including those in gifted and talented programs. The specialist will also work to increase parent understanding and involvement in their child's education and will not have an assigned classroom or routine staff assignments.

Requirements

Must hold Kentucky teacher certification with proper endorsements from Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
Master's Degree in Education
Five or more years responsible teaching experience in a Kentucky Public School System within the past decade
Leadership skills necessary to effectively lead the staff in curriculum alignment and implementation in accordance with local and state goals (Reference to the Experienced Teacher Standards)
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of modern public school education at all levels and the ability to apply them to the needs of the school district
Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate district educational goals at all levels
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with all factions of the school community
Ability to develop effective working relationships with the entire school community
Commitment to education reform
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and statutes that govern all personnel issues and Federal Title I requirements

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of the job

Responsibilities

Schedule at least 80% of time in all schools with teachers and principals planning, mentoring, coaching, and demonstrating best practices.
Assist in initiating and facilitating school based professional development and study groups assuring implementation of successful strategies.
Works with principals, classroom teachers, paraeducators and district level personnel in planning, implementing and coordinating the instructional programs effectively.
Attend seminars, workshops and conferences at the discretion of the building principal and/or district level instructional supervisors.
Locate new materials and resources.
Coordinate demonstrations of specific strategies focused on active learning.
Assist teachers in providing a variety of learning experiences for students.
Work with the district level curriculum and instruction team for instruction in completing necessary reports to state and local agencies.
Assist in completing staff development plans.
Assist in the implementation of plans and programs designed to promote and enhance the progress of all students and teachers (professional development, ESS, gifted/talented, and Title I programs and activities).
Work to increase parent understanding of and involvement in their child's education.
Not have an assigned classroom or routine staff assignments.
Provide assistance to teachers in planning and developing instructional strategies, aligning instruction, and incorporating the Core Content, Program of Studies and Academic Expectations into the instructional program at each level.
Attend professional development activities throughout the school year and provide continuous training for all staff members with follow up. These trainings will ideally become more job embedded by occurring during the school day.
Provide classroom demonstration lessons relating to appropriate methods of assessment, reporting and instruction.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with staff.
Demonstrates positive collaborative relationships with other administrators.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents/community.
Provide and model writing activities that will help teachers guide students in becoming proficient writers.
Coordinate the GT program for the school.
Develops and models appropriate instructional strategies for gifted children.
Coaches classroom teachers in the implementation of effective teaching strategies as they relate to gifted students.
Communicates with parents, regular classroom teachers and administrators through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the gifted education program.
Assist teachers in the process of differentiating instruction in classrooms for all students.
Performs related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent.