NP Transformation - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator

CHILDRENS GUILD INC • MD

116d • $71,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Curriculum and Academic Instructor works in coordination with the Principal and school administrators as an instructional support/mentor while also teaching classes as necessary. He/she coaches direct care teachers in the implementation of the approved curriculum by the school consistent with the regulatory requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education through modeling best practices in their classroom and providing professional development. The Curriculum and Academic Instructor directly mentors/coach’s faculty in the development of differentiated instructional planning and techniques to modify instruction to best meet the needs of all learners. He/she supports educators in the accurate interpretation of current assessment data and scores that measure growth in student achievement. Participation and provision of staff development training are ongoing and in collaboration with the school Principal.

Requirements

• Experience in teaching students with autism.
• Experience with non-verbal students with autism.
• Master's degree in Education preferred.
• MSDE Teaching certificate required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience, preferably serving students with emotional disabilities, autism, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Management and/or supervision experience.
• Program implementation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse disciplines and individuals.
• Understanding of COMAR regulations pertaining to educating children with disabilities.
• Understanding of PL 105-17 I.D.E.A.
• Demonstrated staff mentoring and training skills.
• Experience in training staff on various special education topics.
• Experience with curriculum development and accommodations for special education students.
• Knowledge of brain-based learning and integrated curriculum instructional delivery.
• Experience with implementation and analysis of educational assessment results.
• Management skills including prioritization and time management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Guild School Model.
• Understanding of MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and experiential education.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring teachers and assistant teachers.
• Completing expected classroom duties and lesson plans.
• Collaborating with the School Principal on performance reviews.
• Supporting educators in the implementation of the approved curriculum.
• Providing professional development and training to staff.
• Interpreting assessment data to measure student achievement growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree