2026)

Lenoir County Public Schools•Kinston, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative tasks in coordinating the successful implementation of district initiatives, programs, and curriculum as aligned with North Carolina Standard Course Study. The employee is responsible for interpreting changes to the North Carolina Curriculum, informing teachers and principals of the implications of those changes, and ensuring that instruction is aligned with curriculum goals. Employee coaches teachers in developing strategies and techniques for assessing and increasing student achievement. Employee also assists teachers with materials selection as needed and provides teachers with various tools and resources to aid instruction. Employee assists administrators with evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives implementation and develops strategies for instruction.

Requirements

Must hold a current North Carolina Professional Educators license for his/her area of assignment.
Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educators license in Curriculum and Instruction and/or a Principal.
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, test results, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, newspaper articles, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the basic principles of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and descriptive statistics.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Thorough knowledge of theories and principles in specific content areas.
Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina State Curriculum.
Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of education.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
General knowledge of the County and School Board policies, procedures and standards regarding education.
General knowledge of the organization and communication channels of the school system.
General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Skilled in coaching and leadership.
Ability to review and evaluate testing results and to develop a plan of action based on conclusions.
Ability to select appropriate and effective resources and other materials.
Ability to develop innovative and effective instructional materials.
Ability to use application software.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to make effective oral presentations before large groups of people.
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Nice To Haves

Master’s of School Administration preferred
Master’s Degree in the field of Education preferred and/or extensive course work in education
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Five to seven years of teaching experience including program coordination and delivery of professional development
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Responsibilities

Assists K through 8 teachers with improving techniques for instruction and improving overall student achievement; provides instructional strategies and various tools to aid the instructional process; observes teachers and provides feedback and/or demonstration lessons.
Assists with the overall evaluation of district initiatives and programs and develops strategies for improvement; coordinates and provides staff development opportunities.
Ensures teachers and principals are familiar with any changes to the North Carolina Curriculum; designs curriculum, new course offerings and guidelines for student placement.
Assist with the development of district assessment tools.
Assists the school system with the acquisition of appropriate textbooks, teacher guides and other instructional materials and equipment.
Keeps parents, administrators and community citizens informed about various district initiatives to resolve educational issues.
Schedules and conducts meetings for school contacts as assigned.
Participates in regularly scheduled departmental meetings as required.
Collaborates with other curriculum specialists and academic coaches to provide an integrated program.
Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching, modeling, and mentoring.
Meets and communicates with Curriculum Facilitators and principals to discuss the program progress and needs.
Performs other related work as required.