Curriculum Support Teacher

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists teachers in translating the requirements, standards, and benchmarks into meaningful experiences for students in the school; Assists teachers in organizing and implementing the curriculum for all students; Serves as a coach, model, and trainer for best practices across the curriculum.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood (P-5)
Minimum of 3 years of successful elementary teaching experience required
Knowledgeable of the District's overall curriculum goals and experience with techniques to assist teachers and staff in reaching those goals
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups
Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
Interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators and staff
Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership which results in the best environment
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Reading Specialist certification or Reading Endorsement preferred
Completion of the Fulton County Early Literacy Phonics Pathway preferred

Responsibilities

Meets with teachers to interpret and help implement the District curriculum
Assists all teachers in organizing curriculum and utilizing effective teaching strategies
Acts as advisor and special consultant to beginning teachers
Administers the initial screening and evaluation of students new to the school to ensure placement at the appropriate instructional level
Participates in the selection of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and textbooks
Assists in the planning of workshops and other professional learning programs for teachers, assistants, parents, and volunteers to help raise the level of student achievement
Assists the principal in the evaluation of the instructional program, including interpreting assessment results and data analysis to help staff plan for instruction
Recommends ways in which the curriculum may be adjusted to meet the special learning needs of students
Participates in District-wide activities such as curriculum writing, assessment development, and strategic planning
Periodically reviews instructionally-related state statutes and assists the principal in monitoring local school compliance and improvements
Serves as a liaison between the local school and the curriculum department
Consults with parents regarding the curriculum and student placement at the request of the principal
Assists with the inventorying, ordering, and distribution of textbooks, equipment, and other District-level instructional resources, as requested by principal
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator