Curriculum Coordinator - Secondary Math

About the Role

The Curriculum Coordinator supports increased student achievement and facilitates the transition to, and implementation of, rigorous and relevant standards in Mathematics for secondary school students.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in assigned curriculum, instruction, and assessment to teachers and building principals.
• Provides instructional support for the implementation of the Art and Science of Teaching instructional model.
• Coordinates the curriculum to ensure rigor and consistency from grade to grade and from building to building.
• Coordinates with elementary, middle, mid-high, and high school to ensure a well-articulated and well-coordinated curriculum.
• Works collaboratively with the special education department to improve achievement and opportunities for students with disabilities in the subject matter.
• Mentors new teachers and serves as a content expert for all teachers in the subject.
• Plans and conducts staff development as appropriate for teachers.
• Supports and provides technology training to enhance instruction.
• Models current research-based practices in meetings and classrooms.
• Assesses the overall effectiveness of the curriculum and initiates and directs improvements in the programs.
• Provides assistance and guidance in the selection of instructional materials and methods.
• Interfaces with AP coordinator, AP teachers, vertical team members, principals, and other staff to successfully implement the AP program, including AVID.
• Communicates with and obtains feedback from students, teachers, and administrators in a manner that enhances student learning.
• Works with instructional facilitators to promote curriculum alignment and focus.
• Facilitates the Curriculum Advisory Committee.
• Shares accountability for the improvement of student achievement.
• Assists with procedures pertaining to remediation and intervention programs.
• Leads data reviews, including data analysis and determination of appropriate interventions for students, including the response to Intervention (RTI) process.
• Recommends staff development based on the needs of the individual schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Curriculum/Instruction.
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training.
• Commitment to raise student achievement.
• Evidence of successful leadership at the grade level, building level, or district level.
• Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of standards, curriculum mapping, and vertical articulation support.
• Experience in conducting staff development.
• Evidence of strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in mentoring/coaching other teachers.
• Knowledge of best practices and current research in successful programs, curriculum, effective instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Knowledge of appropriate applications of technology.
• Computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio (for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted).

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on a computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform other required duties.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside normal business hours, including weekends, and sometimes under stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.
• Will require time in the office, as well as external meeting locations with community partners or schools throughout the OKC metro area.
• May require participation in meetings and activities outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to bend and stoop, lift 25lbs, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.

Pay

905 work days per year at 100% FTE.