Director of Curriculum (Anticipated)

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
6/25/2024

Location:
Preble Shawnee Local School District

Date Available:
08/01/2022

Closing Date:
07/29/2022

District:
Preble Shawnee Local Schools - website
POSITION: Director of Curriculum
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, 216 Days, FLSA Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Curriculum, Education or related field
• Administrative licensure through the Ohio Department of Education
• Must possess design, development, and implementation experience within the areas of curriculum and assessment
• Previous administrative experience that includes evaluation of staff
• Willingness to work with students, faculty, staff and community partners as a team member
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and technology skills
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Hold a valid Ohio Driver's License
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and policies

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Curriculum is responsible for the full deployment of a comprehensive teaching and learning plan and provides leadership in the areas of curriculum, assessment, instructional coaching, and technology integration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional services
• Directs course of study and curriculum development for academic programming in compliance with ODE standards
• Establishes and implements a five-year cycle of curriculum review, revision and instructional materials selection
• Encourages the staff to develop and disseminate innovative and effective program materials
• Assists building and district administrators at Secondary level with curricular related needs to ensure alignment between secondary and adult programming
• Works closely with other administrators to ensure effective teaching strategies are utilized in classrooms
• Assists in the development of a technology integration plan with Director of Technology
• Provides information, training, and other resources to school personnel regarding curricular programming needs and instructional best practices
• Supervises the development of a District Wide assessment calendar and schedule to ensure compliance with testing mandates (including End of Course, ACT, Webxam, and high-quality assessments for OTES, OPES, and OSCES)
• Responsible for reviewing, evaluating and communicating results of District testing with administration and instructors
• Coordination and management of programming enhancements for secondary and adult education, including but not limited to College Credit Plus (CCP), Tech Prep, articulations, bi-lateral agreements, Career Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs), and industry credentials
• In collaboration with district administration, assists in the development and implementation of the District's continuous improvement plan and manages the CTPD plan
• Provides leadership for all District accreditation processes for secondary education
• Actively participates and ensures representation for the District at county, regional, and State level meetings related to curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Attends professional conferences and State and Federal meetings, which will enhance the District's instructional programs, student services and special education programs and services
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the District promoting good public relations
• Oversees budgets for programs and services related to curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Coordinates with EMIS and building administration in the appropriate documentation and coding of courses in our data systems
• Compiles data, prepares and shares reports assigned by the Superintendent or Designee
• Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Designee

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Is professional and courteous at all times
• Demonstrates a willingness to acquire knowledge and skills to meet new challenges
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
• Maintains up to date knowledge of technology utilized by the district
• Is timely and thorough in the implementation of assigned duties
• Takes precautions to ensure staff and student safety
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion with regard to staff, student and district data
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, his/her designee, or the employee's direct supervisor or his/her designee

KNOWLEDGE OF: Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures, student code of conduct, community resource agencies, emergency preparedness drills, public relations, federal and state reporting, and records management.

ABILITY TO: Interpret policies, procedures and regulations, follow instructions, communicate effectively, prepare, maintain, and file accurate and concise reports, collect data, recognize individual differences, lift a moderate amount of weight, develop a rapport with students, staff, co-workers, administration and the public.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

OCCASIONAL: Exposure to inclement weather driving conditions and severe weather, traffic, loud noise, unruly children/adults; attends functions or performs duties outside normal working hours; exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Light lifting, up to 50 pounds.

PERIODIC: Exposure to inclement weather driving conditions and severe weather, heavy equipment, unruly children/adults; exposure to common childhood illnesses.

FREQUENT: Prolonged periods of standing and lifting (10-20 pounds) of supplies and materials. Bending, stooping and reaching for items. Follow all Board safety rules and procedures. Participate in the school safety training when requested.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary as per salary schedule in effect as adopted by the Board of Education. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.