Curriculum Specialist of Elementary Reading

Curriculum Specialist of Elementary Reading Chesterfield, VA Job Details Full-time $73,934.97 - $125,700.37 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Academic program development Computer operation Fiscal management Report writing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook Teacher collaboration Student performance assessment strategies Professional development facilitation in schools Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Childhood development Event coordination Computer literacy Writing skills Student performance data analysis Mid-level Master's degree Schedule management Analysis skills Driver's License Policy & process development Driving Decision making Staff training Conflict management Literacy education Personnel management in education Purchasing E-learning platforms Teaching English language arts Budget management in education LMS Academic program coordination Practicing budget management in an educational setting Process management K-12 education instructional development Staff development Full Job Description Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description:

Coordinates, manages, develops, implements and monitors curriculum and instruction for K-5 language arts throughout the division. Complex work is performed within specific regulations, departmental objectives and policies; employee plans own work and collaborates with others as necessary. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the department to explain and implement programs and policies; professional judgment is required.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions :

Provides leadership for elementary literacy through planning professional development opportunities, assisting with selected literacy events, facilitating curriculum development by monitoring and guiding program direction and supporting teachers, administrators and parents as the specified instructional professional resource person. Collaborates on the work of school-based elementary literacy specialists. Facilitates curriculum development for elementary literacy; coordinates the proposed curriculum through the approval process. Provides assistance and direction and monitors curriculum program implementation throughout the county. Manages and monitors on-line curriculum. Develops guidelines for program and materials implementation. Aligns curricular materials, technology and assessments with departmental goals and objectives. Analyzes standards and designs instruction and assessments aligned with standards. Communicates regularly with secondary language arts specialists to ensure a K-12 continuum of best practices in the curriculum and instruction of literacy. Collaborates with instructional specialists from other departments/offices (e.g., special education, ESL, Title I, gifted education, etc.) to ensure best practices are used in multiple tiers of instruction. Coordinates and develops assessment resources for elementary literacy including periodic benchmark assessments. Uses assessment data to make instructional decisions related to curriculum and instruction. Recommends and implements improvements to curriculum, instruction and assessment based on ongoing analysis of results. Reviews and identifies instructional materials; manages adoption of digital platforms and literacy materials in accordance with county guidelines and procedures; provides staff development opportunities for teachers and administrators. Provides professional development for administrators, school-based instructional leaders and teachers. Visits classrooms for teaching support and consultation as requested by building administration; monitors instructional programs in the schools; conducts routine evaluations of the effectiveness of elementary literacy instructional programs; provides communications to teachers; maintains CCPS Learning Management System for elementary literacy. Coordinates CCPS county countywide literacy events as needed. Serves as liaison to the State Department of Education and other professional educational organizations on matters related to elementary language arts; ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. Plans summer school courses and coordinates the purchasing of all supplies needed. Assists in the selection process for teachers as requested; provides orientation on instructional goals for newly appointed teachers. Assists in the development of the budget and the monitoring of expenditures; ensures compliance with financial management guidelines and requirements. Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence. Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs. Uses the curriculum of the district to plan instructional activities. Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Curriculum, the Director of Curriculum Development and the Chief Academic Officer. Participates in School Improvement and Innovation Planning meetings as needed. Provides support, training and implementation for CCPS digital literacy resources. Analyzes CCPS trend data and uses that information to refine instructional strategies, curriculum and instructional practices and resources.

Budgetary Responsibility :

Responsible for management of budget for designated programs

Report Preparation :

May be responsible to write reports relevant to job duties and responsibilities

Equipment Operation :

Proficient in the use of computer and general office equipment

Contacts :

Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel and various outside agencies

Work Direction :

Provides work direction to secretaries and liaisons.

Supervision :

There are no direct-reports at this time.

Decision Making :

High level of independent decision making is required.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

May provide input or recommendations related to policy changes.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate or handle controls, objects and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit and drive and may be required to lift up to fifty pounds (usually under 25 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment :

The employee regularly works in a school or office environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications :

Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of elementary literacy instruction in a public school setting; of current curriculum development, program implementation and planning in elementary literacy, learning theory, recent research, school organization, supervision and available state and local resources; child growth and development, group dynamics and related state and federal regulations. Considerable knowledge of the budget process, fiscal management and the securing of special funding sources for the specified instructional area, if appropriate. Working skill in the use of technology including word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access and Outlook preferred). Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulations; coordinate complex programs and activities and provide direction to and evaluate a diversified professional staff. Demonstrated ability to secure, monitor, and evaluate programs; to develop instructional goals; design and deliver instruction and assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor work assignments and to train and advise staff. Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, program management, research and planning and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Job Requirements:

Eligible for Virginia teaching license with a reading specialist endorsement is mandatory. Master's Degree required. Must have teaching experience and/or any equivalent experience or training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Valid VA Driver's License. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Compensation $73,934.97 - $125,700.37 Hours Per Day 8 Days Per Year 260 Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.