Preschool Curriculum Specialist

McCracken•Paducah, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for educating all students substantially and effectively by demonstrating professional leadership, assessing and communicating learning results, demonstrating knowledge of content, reflecting on teaching and learning, designing and planning instruction, collaborating with colleagues, parents, and others, creating and maintaining a learning climate, engaging in professional development, implementing and managing instruction, demonstrating the implementation of technology, providing instructional support for teachers and principals, creating and providing district-wide professional development opportunities, analyzing student data, and implementing effective curriculum and instructional practices. This role requires adherence to all rules, regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines set by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council, as well as maintaining accurate records. The specialist guides the learning process, helps teachers establish clear objectives and assessments, and assesses the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching strategies. They participate in and lead Professional Learning Communities, provide training and support to teachers and administrators, and arrange professional development opportunities. Collaboration with Directors of Instruction on instructional materials and facilitating teachers' understanding of Common Core Standards are key. The role involves observing teachers and providing non-evaluative feedback, fostering collaboration, assisting teachers in data analysis, preparing for classes, protecting students and equipment, being available for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, striving for professional competence, attending staff meetings, promoting positive public relations, and maintaining regular attendance and a professional appearance. The use of technology in daily tasks is also incorporated.

Requirements

Must have Consultant's license
Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level
Appropriate Consultant License issued by EPSB

Responsibilities

Educate all students substantially and effectively
Demonstrate Professional Leadership
Assess and Communicate Learning Results
Demonstrate Knowledge of Content
Reflect/Evaluate Teaching/Learning
Design and Plan Instruction
Collaborate with Colleagues/Parents/Others
Create and Maintain Learning Climate
Engage in Professional Development
Implement and Manage Instruction
Demonstrate Implementation of Technology
Provide Instructional Support for Teachers and Principals
Create and Provide District-Wide Professional Development Opportunities
Analyze Student Data and Implement Effective Curriculum and Instructional Practices
Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, help teachers to establish clear objectives and assessments for all lessons, units, and communicate these objectives to students
Assess the effectiveness of curriculum and teaching strategies for student achievement
Participate in/lead Professional Learning Communities at the school and/or district level
Provide training and support to teachers and administrators in one or more schools, grade levels, or content areas
Arrange or provide school-level and/or district-wide professional development opportunities
Collaborate with Directors of Instruction to review instructional materials for district-wide and/or school-level implementation
Facilitate teachers’ understanding and implementation of Common Core Standards
Observe teachers in classroom setting and provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers regarding instructional practices
Foster collaboration among teachers
Assist teachers in analyzing student data and work to develop increasingly effective teaching methods that impact student achievement
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Strive to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities
Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform duties prescribed by the principal and by Board of Education and School SBDM Policies
Promote positive public relations for the school’s programs and activities
Contact the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school
Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative
Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students
Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks
Maintain regular attendance