Curriculum and Instruction Leader - 6-12 Language Arts

Position Type:
High School Teaching/English

Date Posted:
7/25/2024

Location:
Weston High School and Weston Middle School

Date Available:
08/22/2024CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION LEADER - 6-12 LANGUAGE ARTS (0.5) Curriculum Leader and (0.5) Teaching

Overview: Curriculum and Instruction Leaders are highly skilled in facilitating student-centered, content-specific instruction and coaching teachers and teacher teams to plan for and implement the district's curriculum. This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of and demonstrated success in teaching as well as in facilitating job-embedded professional learning for teachers. Curriculum and Instruction Leaders are self-starters who are the primary educational leaders for their subject areas. Teachers need to have the requisite leadership skills in order to be considered for the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create an articulated coaching schedule, in collaboration with school leaders.
• Provide job-embedded professional development and coaching to support the implementation of the district-assigned curriculum, resulting in coherent and standards-aligned instruction.
• Play an active role on the school's Instructional Leadership Team to support the goals and objectives outlined in the School Improvement Plan.
• Support teachers and teacher teams to provide access to the core curriculum for a diverse array of learners, including but not limited to English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities.
• Support teachers and teacher teams by looking at student data/work to identify student needs in order to adjust instructional practices and develop targeted supports for students.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning principles to inform targeted support for teachers and teacher teams through coaching, modeling, facilitating inter-visitations, etc.
• Build strong relationships with teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Attend regular professional learning workshops with the district team.
• Collaborate with the Interventionists (if applicable) to ensure that tiered interventions are aligned and designed to maximize student achievement.
• Plan for and deliver professional development to staff.
• Facilitate and participate in the development and revision of the district curriculum.
• Support the district to research and select new curriculum resources and materials as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Support teachers and principals in preparing budget documents related to instructional supplies
• Assist the principal, counselors, and teachers who are responsible for the placement and scheduling of students.
• Develop and make presentations to the Board of Education and parent groups as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Other duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent related to the overall duties and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications:

• Valid Connecticut certification (015) or equivalent
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate a collegial approach
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation, in the alignment of instruction with testing, and in curriculum-related teacher training
• Ability to transfer current research findings into practice
• Demonstrated leadership in improving aspects of instruction and assessment 6-12
• Demonstrated ability to identify effective instructional and technological resources to support curriculum requirements
• Experience in working effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and community groups
• Currently active in the subject area by means of professional reading, recent coursework, leading workshops, and similar activities
• Excellent human relations skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and organization skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Superintendent may find appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Connecticut certification (097)

Work Year: 191 days (187 days during the school year plus four additional days).

Salary & Benefits: Per the Weston Teachers' Association contract.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Application Process: Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.

WESTON IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Weston Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Weston Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The Weston Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.