Specialist- Curriculum-ES-ELAR 3-5 (LASO Grant)

Days per Year: 226

Min: $75,837

Mid: $91,370

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Specialist- Curriculum-ES-ELAR 3-5 (LASO Grant)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director-Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional Learning

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE : AI 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Specialist-Curriculum-ES-ELAR 3-5 works in collaboration with the Executive Directors to develop the curriculum for the district.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall district

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Curriculum writing experience

Five years’ job-related experience

Preferred:

Masters Degree from an accredited college or university

Leadership experience at the campus level and/or district level

Professional development design and presentation experience

Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferably in the assigned content area)

Five years’ classroom experience

Experience with multiple grade levels

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Expertise in elementary ELA curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Exceptional knowledge of effective teaching strategies and classroom environments

Evidence of success in academically advancing gifted and talented students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs in an inclusive environment

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Skilled in the area of planning and presenting professional learning

Ability to facilitate and coordinate district functions

Works effectively with and lead adult learners

Strong technology skills including technology integration

Ability to multi-task

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Collaborates with ELA/SLA specialist to develop, review, and modify elementary ELA curriculum and assessments

Analyzes data and identifies the appropriate instructional response to data trends

Remain current on educational research and instructional best practices and apply research and data to daily work

Attends weekend and evening events associated with ELA programs

Performs all other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory of instructional programs; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.

This position is funded by the LASO grant. You understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.