Curriculum Leader -- Social Studies

Position Type:
Administrator - Curriculum Leader/Curriculum Leader

Date Posted:
7/17/2024

Location:
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Closing Date:
open until filledApplications will be reviewed August 1, 2024

POSITION INFORMATION:

Supervisor:

Dr. Jennifer Thomason, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Employment Period:

12 months

Employment Status:

Full-time

Start Date:

Immediately

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers the social studies program in accordance with Regulations and Virginia's Standards of Accreditation
• Coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of curricular materials to include quarterly critical skills assessments for select grade levels/courses
• Analyzes social studies assessment data and uses information to determine the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs and drive recommended revisions and improvements
• Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates professional development opportunities for staff and teachers
• Visits schools and conducts walkthroughs on a regular basis to ensure consistency of the instructional program from classroom to classroom and school to school
• Assists teachers by modeling lessons or coaching on an as needed basis
• Supports school data teams and collaborates regarding instructional decisions based on the data
• Assists in preparation, implementation, and assessment of technical assistance plans
• Supervises and evaluates teacher specialists and clerical staff
• Attends professional development activities to include workshops and conferences to expand professional skills
• Oversees and maintains a fiscally responsible departmental budget
• Coordinates and facilitates textbook adoption committees
• Prepares and maintains textbooks and resource inventories
• Coordinates meetings with specialists, instructional leaders, teachers, and administrators and disseminates information regarding current developments in the field
• Coordinates division-wide social studies educational activities and events
• Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding the division's social studies instructional program
• Serves as division representative on a variety of committees
• Prepares division reports as required
• Prepares and presents to School Board upon request
• Works in a collaborative manner with members of the HCS Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Team
• Assists the human resources department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for social studies
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a valid Virginia Postgraduate Graduate Professional License. The Administration and Supervision K-12 endorsement is required at the time of hire or within one calendar year
• Must hold an endorsement that permits a candidate to teach social sciences at any level
• Must demonstrate the personal characteristics and leadership qualities necessary to work effectively with administrators, teachers, parents and students
• Must have demonstrated success in improving student achievement?

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is requested to be considered for the position:

• Resume
• Feedback from references (minimum of two)

Only complete applications will be considered.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a FBI fingerprint check and a Child Protective Services background check.
Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; ([redacted]. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.