Director of Curriculum/Instruction and Professional Development
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Location: Longview, TX 75604
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
11/11/2024
Location:
Longview Independent School DistrictPrimary Purpose:
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the district's curriculum and instruction department and professional development program. Ensure that the development and delivery of curriculum and the instructional program is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement. Ensure that the development and delivery of training programs for administrators, teachers, professionals, and support staff is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in education administration
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Five years experience in instructional leadership roles
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
2. Monitor and evaluate professional development programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
3. Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources to deliver training programs.
4. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
5. Develop and administer the professional development budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
6. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district's goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
7. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
8. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.
9. Collaborate with curriculum specialists, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis.
10. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
11. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
12. Oversee staff development programs and provide effective activities that support instructional programs, incorporate input from teachers and principals, and are consistent with the district's mission.
13. Participate in the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.
14. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
17. Develop and administer the curriculum and instruction budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently
18. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in curriculum and instruction department.
19. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
20. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
21. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
22. Articulate the district's mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing district's mission.
23. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
24. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
25. Other duties as assigned
Attachment(s):
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
11/11/2024
Location:
Longview Independent School DistrictPrimary Purpose:
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the district's curriculum and instruction department and professional development program. Ensure that the development and delivery of curriculum and the instructional program is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement. Ensure that the development and delivery of training programs for administrators, teachers, professionals, and support staff is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in education administration
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Five years experience in instructional leadership roles
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
2. Monitor and evaluate professional development programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
3. Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources to deliver training programs.
4. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
5. Develop and administer the professional development budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
6. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district's goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
7. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
8. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.
9. Collaborate with curriculum specialists, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis.
10. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
11. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
12. Oversee staff development programs and provide effective activities that support instructional programs, incorporate input from teachers and principals, and are consistent with the district's mission.
13. Participate in the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.
14. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
17. Develop and administer the curriculum and instruction budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently
18. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in curriculum and instruction department.
19. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
20. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
21. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
22. Articulate the district's mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing district's mission.
23. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
24. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
25. Other duties as assigned
Attachment(s):
- Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Professional Development.pdf