PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Director of Elementary Curriculum provides leadership at the district level in aligning development, revision, and review of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to support district initiatives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teacher on Special Assignment
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Manages continuous improvement processes with school-based personnel toward guaranteed and viable curricula and balanced assessment practices for foundational literacy, integrated literacy, mathematics, fine arts, and physical education instruction across all elementary schools.
Monitors vertical and horizontal alignment of guaranteed and viable curricula, implementation of instructional shifts, and balanced assessment practices across all elementary schools.
Leads and develops leadership of any assigned Teachers on Special Assignment to create opportunities for targeted support, peer collaboration, and continuous improvement related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Collaborates with the Director of Instruction to provide implementation support and professional learning for Instructional Coaches across all elementary schools.
Manages data collection and analysis of elementary instructional Standards of Practice within the district's Systemwide Framework.
QUALIFICATIONS:Current professional educator license, with administrative endorsement preferred.
Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training within 90 days of hire date.
Previous demonstration of successful teacher experience.
Previous demonstration of successful school leadership experience.
Previous demonstration of successful school administration experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
Proficiency in a variety of research-based instructional techniques and programs.
Ability to effectively facilitate groups and work with adult learners.
Proficiency in the administration and analysis of assessments and use of data to guide instructional practice and intervention.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
WORK CALENDAR: 12 Months
WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.
OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.