QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Administrative (Principal) Certificate
2. Four or more years of administrative experience
3. Experience in the design and development of curriculum
4. Knowledge of current trends and developments in curriculum
5. Ability to coordinate district-wide curricular implementation
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Skilled in curriculum design, evaluation and professional development
8. Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively develop and manage professional development
9. Demonstrated ability to align resources through budget development and management
10. Strong knowledge of systemic reform and adult learning
11. Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring instructional programs
12. Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively facilitate training and efficiently manage resources and budgets
13. Experience in working with culturally diverse students and staff
14. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of District management, School Board, agencies, families and community
15. Experience in advocating, developing and supporting strong community partnerships
16. Experience in brokering national, community, business and university partnerships that support student learning
17. Proficiency in using technology to communicate and manage records
18. Strong written and oral communications skills using both formal and informal styles as appropriate
19. Alternatives to the above that the School Board may find appropriate

REPORTS TO:        Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

SUPERVISES:         Such staff members as the Superintendent may designate, as reflected in the district Organizational Chart

JOB GOAL:             To provide leadership in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, revision and evaluation of                                 the district’s curriculum ensuring that the education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and that                                 instructional practices yield the highest standards of student achievement and excellence.

                             To develop, coordinate and present professional development programs to facilitate the                                                         achievement of the goals detailed within the Comprehensive Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide direction for the development, implementation and refinement of curriculum within the general education program
2. Maintain a system for evaluating and selecting instructional materials and equipment and supervising an central order/inventory control system
3. Establish and implement an improvement process for curriculum
4. Supervise Coordinators who manage and facilitate core content areas, identifying functions, delegating effectively and determining accountability
5. Regularly monitor each content area with on-site visits and other contact interaction
6. Assist principals in planning and implementing curriculum based on identified student needs and available resources
7. Consult with administrators, coaches and teachers to determine current and anticipated professional development needs
8. Assess professional development needs, identify goals and measurable outcomes
9. Establish learning targets and success criteria for staff development sessions
10. Determine the most appropriate instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and applicability and effectiveness of methods such as individual coaching, large and small group instruction, interactive training, and transfer techniques
11. Design and present/facilitate execution of professional development sessions to different employee groups covering specific areas such as standards aligned instruction, instructional best practice, and school improvement initiatives
12. Plan and manage budgets for instructional programs
13. Maintain communication with educational leaders at the local, state and national levels to remain abreast of changing policy and funding implications
14. Report the status of all instructional programs to the Superintendent and to the Board of School Directors as requested

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Integrate work with the Offices of Schools and Student Services to:
   1. align professional development, monitoring and support across levels, schools and classrooms
   2. facilitate engagement Content Coordinators in school improvement
   3. contribute to work of other offices and staff and
   4. work collaboratively as part of flexible, project-based work teams with duties shifting according to the changing needs of the projects underway
2. Collaborate on the development and writing of grant proposals for entitlement programs and seek new funding sources that are aligned with the district Comprehensive Plan and support student achievement through targeted use of Federal, State, and local funds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Full year.  Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:         Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for                                      School and District Leaders.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

            Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time

            Standing for limited periods of time

            Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

            Light lifting- up to 15 pounds        

            Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

Sensory Abilities:

            Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.

            Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.

            Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:         

            Ability to work as a member of a team.

            Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.

            Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.

            Ability to work with limited supervision.

            Ability to be flexible.

Mental Demands:

            Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

            Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.

Environment:

            Office setting

            Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings