Regional Curriculum & Instruction Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serving as instructional leader for the assigned region; ensuring the implementation of ChanceLight educational policies, procedures and standards which are aligned to applicable State Frameworks/Content Standards, CDE and educational law.
• Providing support, guidance, and supervision to teachers in educational assessment, curriculum, instruction, classroom systems and state standards; and ensuring the use of evidence-based teaching strategies for all assigned campuses by providing training, coaching and feedback.
• Overseeing both the formal and informal academic assessment procedures for campuses in assigned area to monitor student progress and rates of student achievement.
• Providing training and support to on-site education teams in the use of student data for instructional decision-making purposes including the use of evidence based instructional practices/strategies to achieve high rates of student growth and achievement.
• Overseeing implementation of on-site intervention instruction and curriculum with an emphasis on direct instruction in the areas of reading, writing, spelling, and math for students performing below grade level.
• Researching and making recommendations for the use of evidence-based curricula in assigned area classrooms which meet the requirements set forth by the Department of Education.
• Providing oversight to area education teams on lesson plans, transcripts, report cards, grading system, and progress reports for the academic classrooms.
• Guiding each campus’s instructional staff in development of long term and short-term classroom goals and assisting in determination of priorities and timelines for implementation.
• Conducting regular quality assurance checks for assigned campuses at the individual student, staff, classroom, and site level and making recommendations for improvement.
• Auditing the training needs of all instructional staff within assigned area, and designing staff development plans which include training, follow-up monitoring, coaching and feedback.
• Providing training and support within the assigned area to education coordinators, teachers, and related services providers in the IEP process including but not limited to, IEP goal review, IEP meeting participation, and transition planning support.
• Supporting the implementation of classroom systems including tracking behavior improvement and reinforcement.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with parents, care providers and district personnel in assigned area, always projecting a positive and professional company image and participating as a liaison when required.
• Attending and participating in all required on-site and regional meetings, and participating in staff development through conferences, trainings, and seminars to maintain and develop core competencies.
• Performing additional duties and/or projects at the request of onsite Program Directors or as assigned by the Regional VP, Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Master's degree or higher in special education, educational leadership or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid special education instruction credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an education administration, school principal or related credential preferred.
• Hold currently or in the process of obtaining a valid state driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience working with children in an educational and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or behavioral disorders.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum content, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-driven decision making, intensive academic intervention, functional analysis and positive behavior intervention and support plans.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
• Proven success in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• History of success building credibility, making quick decisions, delivering fast results and demonstrating resilience and persistence to get things done.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization and multi-tasking ability, interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in building relationships with students, parents, teachers, internal partners, members of leadership and the community.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.