**Internal Only** SGC Curriculum Coordinators

•Internal Only•SGC Curriculum Coordinators Urbana School District #116 Urbana 6th Grade Center - Urbana, Illinois This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116 Job Details

Job ID:

5715605

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 10, 2026 Job Description Urbana School District #116

TITLE:

Sixth Grade Center Curriculum Coordinators

LOCATION

Urbana Sixth Grade Center

SUPERVISOR

Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY

Curriculum Coordinators are the educational leaders and coordinators of activities (for both curriculum and professional development) within each area. They are responsible for working cooperatively with teachers and administrators in determining the basic needs for effective and efficient operation of the department. Curriculum Coordinators work collaboratively with the School Improvement Team to support building-wide school improvement initiatives. Curriculum Coordinators Positions at the SGC (one position per area): Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Exploratory, Multilingual (ML/DL), PE, and Student Support Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Curriculum Coordinators shall: Lead department meetings once a month with the agenda provided to building administration. Actively participate in Department Chair meetings held at least once a month with building administration. Distribute agendas and minutes to members, administrators, and then send to the staff as whole. Work with department members to create departmental goals and monitor progress toward goal attainment linked to student outcomes and increasing academic achievement. Serve on interview teams to hire new teachers/staff. Meet with new staff before school begins to explain subject area curriculum, materials, and assessments, as well as answering questions. Maintain an inventory of materials. Prepare requests for textbooks and/or other large department orders as requested by administration. Budget funds with input from subject area members. Approve all subject area spending. Serve as an instructional leader both within and outside the department. Find and share professional development opportunities. Plan and implement professional development for Institute Days. Facilitate Wednesday early release staff development time. Communicate plans and accomplishments to building administration weekly. Implement school improvement initiatives within the department. Relay information from the School Improvement Team and Curriculum Coordinators Leadership Team meetings to members each month. Implement school improvement initiatives within the subject areas. Showcase and explain department's class content and achievements to students, families, and community as requested by administration. Work as a liaison between buildings (UMS and the Urbana Sixth Grade Center) if necessary. Complete additional duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, from an accredited college or university with certification and content endorsement. 2-3 years of teaching experience at this level, except in the case of a new college graduate.

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL

Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is based on a stipend determined through the Urbana School District #116 and UEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Paid stipend is based on 1.73% of Cell 1 Lane 1 of CBA pay schedule Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. One year commitment (SY 26-27)

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of professional personnel

UPDATED:

May 2026

Position Type:

Stipend