Curriculum Support Teacher

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Curriculum Support Teacher assists teachers in translating district requirements, standards, and benchmarks into meaningful student experiences and in organizing and implementing the curriculum for all students. The role serves as a coach, model, and trainer for curriculum best practices. The position also supports student placement, instructional program evaluation, professional learning, curriculum development, and communication between the local school and the curriculum department.

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.
Knowledge of the District’s overall curriculum goals and experience with techniques to help teachers and staff achieve those goals.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, and teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities for productive learning in the school.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with administrators and staff.
Ability to relate to a wide variety of people; observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership that fosters the best environment.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve various issues.
Ability to make recommendations on varied topics, whether detailed, controversial, simple, or complex.
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Meet with teachers to interpret and help implement the District curriculum.
Assist teachers in organizing curriculum and using effective teaching strategies.
Advise and consult with beginning teachers.
Administer initial screening and evaluation of students new to the school to ensure appropriate instructional placement.
Participate in selecting instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and textbooks.
Assist in planning workshops and professional learning programs for teachers, assistants, parents, and volunteers to help raise student achievement.
Assist the principal in evaluating the instructional program, including interpreting assessment results and analyzing data to help staff plan instruction.
Recommend curriculum adjustments to meet students’ special learning needs.
Participate in District-wide activities such as curriculum writing, assessment development, and strategic planning.
Periodically review instructionally related state statutes and assist the principal in monitoring local school compliance and improvements.
Serve as a liaison between the local school and the curriculum department.
Consult with parents regarding curriculum and student placement at the principal’s request.
Assist with inventorying, ordering, and distributing textbooks, equipment, and other District-level instructional resources, as requested by the principal.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.