Pre-K through 12 Literacy Curriculum Supervisor

Cromwell Public Schools • Cromwell, CT

17h • $133,227 • Onsite

About The Position

Cromwell Public Schools is seeking a PreK-12 Literacy Curriculum Supervisor to provide system-wide leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the overall program. This position reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Requirements

• Five years’ experience as a professional educator, with evidence of a high level of proficiency in teaching, a thorough knowledge of instructional strategies, child development, curriculum, and classroom management required.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, and members of the school community.
• Ability to pass the Teacher Evaluation and Support System assessment.
• Ability to supervise, support and evaluate teachers.
• Ability to bring research-based insight to curriculum development in order to improve student achievement.
• Knowledge of best practice in instruction and assessment.
• Experience with special populations.
• Demonstrated expertise in Language Arts/Social Studies curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into district curriculum.
• Ability to read, interpret and summarize assessment results including standardized tests.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before administrators, staff, parents and students.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current educational research and theory.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Intermediate Administration Certification (092) required.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience in curriculum/instruction preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with building principals to assess curricular needs and develop site-based plans for improvement of instruction and increased student achievement.
• Model, coach, and collaborate on the use of differentiated materials and research-based instructional strategies.
• Oversee instructional coaches.
• Coach teachers on effective planning, instruction, and assessment of the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers on lesson plan design and implementation.
• Provide ongoing support of literacy and technology integration in the content area.
• Attend BOE, parent-teacher organization, or other meetings when requested.
• Collaborate with other district specialists and CSDE representatives on best practices and state initiatives.
• Coordinate curriculum and assessment projects, under the direction of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Develop and implement curriculum and instructional support services in a manner consistent with Board of Education policy and best practice.
• Work closely with principals, assistant principals, and teachers to target Tier II and III instruction and improve progress monitoring tools and processes.
• Responsibilities include evaluations.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits as outlined in the Administrator’s Contract ($133,227 pro-rated with start date)
• 207 day work year (work teacher work year (187 days) plus an additional 20 days) which is pro-rated with start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager