District Curriculum Specialist- Secondary RLA (6-12)

New Braunfels•New Braunfels, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides district-level instructional leadership in specific core content areas (math, science, social studies, and reading/language arts) to support the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This role facilitates the development and implementation of curriculum frameworks, instructional materials, assessments, and the alignment of instructional practices. The specialist collaborates with the Director of Curriculum/PD and campus administrators to ensure a quality content-specific program for NBISD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Post-graduate training and/or specialized training in the content area
Knowledge and leadership in the subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with teachers and administrators
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to select, develop, and/or model effective instructional interventions
Ability to develop, locate and communicate resources/services for students
Ability to support special program effectiveness and program compliance
Ability to analyze and monitor intervention fidelity at each campus
Minimum five years teaching experience in the content area for which the person is a teacher leader

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Teaching experience at multiple grade levels, with specific experience at level assigned, preferred

Responsibilities

Attend district-level instructional meetings to address curriculum and instructional issues.
Meet with departments/grade level teams/interventionists in the specified content areas.
Collaborate with campus instructional coaches to support content-specific areas.
Attend training on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the specified content area.
Participate in district-wide needs assessments regarding teacher training and instructional resource allocations.
Plan and conduct professional development in specified content area addressing identified needs.
Provide training and support for teachers, including research-based data analysis, selection of appropriate interventions and evaluation of formative/summative results.
Disseminate information regarding content-area instruction to all campus representatives.
Advocate for teachers regarding curriculum concern areas.
Work with district-level and campus-level administrators to resolve curricular and instructional problems.
Develop content area district assessments, as needed.
Analyze testing data.
Assess and recommend instructional and curricular interventions based on the data analysis.
Provide campus-based instructional support and mentor teachers when appropriate.
Support classroom/intervention teachers with effective strategies for at-risk students.
Provide support and monitors effectiveness of campus instructional implementation in assigned content area.
Coordinate with NTA team to identify new teachers and appropriately train in content area.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Attend professional training to develop and enhance content and job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
Update, maintain, and post curriculum documents.
Facilitate and implement the adoption of textbooks and /or supplemental materials.