About this role
Primary Purpose: Provides leadership and coordination to ensure an aligned and articulated instructional program in assigned grade levels. Coordinate the design, implementation and support of local and state mandated curriculum. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• Master's degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Texas teacher certificate in appropriate content area
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Working knowledge of TEKS and state assessments
• Working knowledge of instructional technology and application
• Demonstrated strength in instruction, curriculum and lesson design/delivery
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Strong communication and training/presentation skills
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of exemplary teaching/instructional leadership.
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management
• Collaborate with principals and grade level leaders to plan for and monitor the implementation of the district curriculum
• Assist teachers in designing engaging lessons and units of study
• Focused classroom visits
• Model effective instructional strategies to improve student performance
School or Organization Morale
• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Mentor and coach teachers in instructional practices
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
School or Organization Improvement
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
• Work with Principals and grade level leaders to analyze and disseminate data to determine instructional needs.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
• Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
• Maintain accurate inventory of District elementary math materials.
Student Management
• Provide and support student discipline that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Professional Growth and Development
• Assist with management and training of the district universal and diagnostic screeners
• Assist with management and training of the district's instructional technology programs.
• Coordinate with Campus/District administration to provide appropriate development opportunities
• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
School or Community Relations
• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Perform other duties as assigned.