Coordinator of ELAR / SS PK-2
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Coordinator of ELAR / SS PK-2

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 10/10/2024 POSTING NUMBER: 00006819 LOCATION: Curriculum & Instruction POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of ELAR / SS PK-2

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Support the improvement of instruction in MISD schools through curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development. Facilitate and lead the development and implementation of a district curriculum. Work collaboratively within a high-performance team to ensure student success. Work collaboratively with departments serving special populations, such as ELs and SPED. Demonstrate efforts in supporting teachers in the use of best practices in instruction. Coordinate assessment of student achievement. Provide/facilitate District and campus-level professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Leadership

* Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills with parents, teachers, students and administrators at all levels.

* Demonstrate and maintain high standards of professional conduct.

* Support teachers so that they are able to provide quality instruction for all students.

* Support the use of staff member skills to meet campus and District goals/objectives to improve student achievement.

* Assist campus administrators in leading the staff to commit to the accomplishment of goals and objectives to increase student performance.

* Assist the campus administration/leadership team to ensure the implementation of the Campus Improvement Plan.

* Work collaboratively with vertical and horizontal teams and grade levels to ensure a quality instructional program.

Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, Assessment

* Support the District's vision in reading/language arts and social studies instruction for deep student understanding.

* Be knowledgeable about research in best practices for reading/language arts and social studies instruction.

* Facilitate the development of District curriculum in collaboration with District teachers and other identified professionals.

* Assist the campus administration as he/she ensures the implementation of the District curriculum.

* Maintain a current and deep understanding of District curriculum.

* Assist teachers in developing and implementing plans with students to raise performance levels.

* Meet with teachers individually and in various group settings in which instruction and curriculum are planned and assessed for continuous growth.

* Develop rigorous, District TEKS-aligned assessments.

* Assist principals and teachers in disaggregation of class/grade level/subject-specific data and identification of strategies for improvement.

* Assist teachers/staff in understanding and implementing differentiation and enrichment strategies in instructional methods.

* Assist principals in selecting and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional programs.

* Learn about and lead initiatives that leverage best use of technology to improve MISD student performance.

* Assist teachers to apply effective strategies to integrate technology into curriculum on a routine basis.

* Complete other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate campus functions; ability to problem solve, to work collaboratively with others, and to work on multiple projects/tasks within a given period of time; prolonged and irregular hours; Work as a team member and with peers, teachers, campus personnel and principals. Professional demeanor, and resourcefulness, communicate effectively with diverse groups and accept supervision.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Three years of successful teaching experience in reading language arts and social studies

Three years of experience in instructional leadership role (preferred)

Experience in curriculum development and alignment.

Experience in supporting teachers in the acquisition of new skills

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Master's degree in Language Arts (preferred)

Minimum of 30 Gifted & Talented clock hours or a commitment to complete the required clock hours

Administrator certification or willingness to acquire certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrated ability as a presenter/facilitator

Demonstrated ability to design and implement professional development

Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and mentoring Awareness of and ability to relate well to diverse populations

Working knowledge of STAAR, STAAR data disaggregation and organizational impact

Advanced level of working knowledge of TEKS

Advanced level of curriculum development

CONTACT INFORMATION: Reports to: Sr. Director of Teaching & Learning APPLY TO: SALARY: Pay grade: Administrative (400) DAYS: 226