Certified: CTE Curriculum Specialist

About the role

The Curriculum Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing student academic achievement through the analysis and use of student and teacher performance data. They collaborate with other coordinators to develop materials for articulation and integrate innovative technology into teaching and learning. This position also involves leading professional development sessions, evaluating resources, and facilitating feedback loops.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and use student and teacher performance data to monitor and improve student academic achievement
• Prepare, plan for and lead regular professional development and professional learning community sessions
• Prepare, plan for and lead professional development for Early Release Days and Summer PD Academy
• Collaborate with other coordinators in the elementary feeder districts to develop materials to support articulation
• Integrate innovative uses of technology for teaching and learning
• Create curriculum maps and align materials to standards, and support teachers in generating lesson ideas
• Assist in the evaluation, revision, and editing of all resources
• Secure permission for copyrighted materials used in lesson development
• Research and disseminate best practices in instructional strategies and discipline-related content
• Observe teachers and provide non-evaluative feedback in partnership with site administration
• Provide training and support as needed to CTE teachers and to Freshman Experience teachers
• Facilitate feedback loops to collect teacher input regarding curriculum and instruction
• Show a desire to improve student performance
• Collaborate and assist in planning for professional learning; plan and present professional development in collaboration with site and district administration
• Model best practices in instructional delivery and provide best practices
• Show consideration and respect for all persons
• Share knowledge of instructional theory and district curriculum with teachers
• Develop and model norms of collaboration, inquiry, and ongoing professional learning
• Exhibit self-discipline
• Support district, school, department, and individual teacher goals
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents, and school issues
• Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents, and community
• Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner
• Oversee collection, analysis, and submission of CTE related data points

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years successful 7-12 classroom teaching experience; five (5) years recommended
• A minimum of three (3) years successful CTE classroom experience is preferred
• Recognized as an exemplary classroom teacher by supervisors and fellow teachers
• Exhibits exceptional professional role model qualities
• Knowledge and experience in the area of developing, planning, and presenting professional development sessions
• Ability to engage in and demonstrate formative assessment processes, including non-evaluative, reflective conversations with teachers about formative and summative assessment evidence
• Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals; skills in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness; knowledge of a secondary level curriculum and programs with the ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations
• Experienced in the effective use of instruction of adult learners
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Communication Skills: Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences
• Bilingual communication is beneficial
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites, instructional platforms, Canva etc.)

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Current and valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching certification
• Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge and experience in the area of developing, planning, and presenting professional development sessions
• Ability to engage in and demonstrate formative assessment processes, including non-evaluative, reflective conversations with teachers about formative and summative assessment evidence
• Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals; skills in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness; knowledge of a secondary level curriculum and programs with the ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations
• Experienced in the effective use of instruction of adult learners
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Communication Skills: Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences
• Bilingual communication is beneficial
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites, instructional platforms, Canva etc.)

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in the area of developing, planning, and presenting professional development sessions
• Ability to engage in and demonstrate formative assessment processes, including non-evaluative, reflective conversations with teachers about formative and summative assessment evidence
• Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals; skills in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness; knowledge of a secondary level curriculum and programs with the ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations
• Experienced in the effective use of instruction of adult learners
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Communication Skills: Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences
• Bilingual communication is beneficial
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with technology (i.e. email, Google Suites, instructional platforms, Canva etc.)

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Starting $77,117

Schedule

260-262 days