Elementary Curriculum Director K-5

Ohio Department of Education • Newark, OH

353d

About The Position

The position coordinates curriculum and instruction services that address the academic and behavioral needs of all students. It provides high-quality professional development and program support services.

Requirements

• Must hold appropriate Administrative License (preference given to Elementary Licensure).
• Preferred K-5 Teaching Experience.
• Preferred Elementary Principal Experience and/or preferred K-5 Curriculum Experience.
• Ability to develop and implement clear pathways to successfully achieve program objectives.
• Act according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embraces high performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
• Holds/maintains required Ohio State Board of Education credentials.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Nice To Haves

• Active listening skills.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates curriculum design and quality control processes.
• Promotes effective teaching methods and accountability.
• Quantifies student achievement.
• Assists with Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) activities.
• Develops training materials for self-directed learning activities.
• Evaluates, documents, and develops curricular alignment.
• Helps administer testing programs and establishes uniform procedures for accurate recording and analysis of testing data.
• Identifies emerging student needs and relationships between interventions and achievements.
• Helps staff identify and use technology resources that complement teaching styles.
• Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills.
• Helps students develop attainable, measurable, relevant, and specific educational goals.
• Identifies opportunities for staff to share timely assessment data with parents/guardians.
• Maintains effective document and records management systems.
• Models teaching techniques and helps staff improve pupil management and instructional skills.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards.
• Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement.
• Recommends course additions and monitors grade advancement requirements.
• Serves on building leadership and local professional development committees as directed.
• Uses comprehensive assessments to obtain objective student data.
• Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities.
• Uses positive behavioral intervention and supports to maintain discipline.
• Works with staff to develop standards-based curriculum guides and high-quality courses of study.
• Consistently performs all aspects of the job and pursues high-quality results.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers and functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
• Maintains a professional appearance and sustains an acceptable attendance record.
• Maintains open/effective communications and serves as a reliable information resource.
• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Helps the community understand district policy objectives and administrative procedures.
• Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.
• Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property and takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Implements district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.
• Drug and alcohol-free work environment.
• Safety compliance with workplace health/safety regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees