Curriculum Specialist - K-12 Science

Job Title: Curriculum Specialist Secondary Science

Reports to: Director of Secondary Curriculum

Dept./School: Curriculum

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Instruction 5/210 Days

Date Revised: 04/27/23

Primary Purpose:

To assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate instructional programs which will offer the maximum effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the Mission of the WFISD; and in the educational development and evaluation of instructional personnel. The position is supporting the purpose of Title I.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree, Masters preferred

Valid Texas teaching Science certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates leadership ability as measured by individual T-TESS evaluations or possesses Supervisor or Mid-management certification.

Displays knowledge in a given subject area that demands teacher, principal, and co-worker respect.

Demonstrates ability in written and oral communications.

Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Three years or more teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

District Climate

Collaborates with curriculum personnel and campus administrators in developing the Mission of the school and expressing a vision directed towards improvement of the school programs.

Develops and maintains staff morale with employees serving in the division under the specialist's direction.

Demonstrates and uses effective communication skills in dealing with district and school administrators, staff, parents, and the community.

Cooperatively develops long and short-range district objectives and goals; supports the district's instructional objectives.

Makes recommendations related to instruction, supervision, and curriculum based upon classroom observations and assessment findings.

Emphasizes to teachers their role as decision-makers and actively seeks to enable them in this role.

Assists in the implementation of instructional goals and objectives, involving specialists, teachers, parents and/or students, when appropriate.

District Improvement

Promotes a positive image that supports the school district's goals and objectives.

Systematically monitors program activities; uses evaluative findings to determine the quality of outcomes related to programs and services.

Demonstrates appropriate use of student achievement data in interpreting, reporting, and acting on results.

Maintains appropriate records for area of responsibility.

Recommends or develops appropriate instructional materials and accurate assessments to aid teachers and principals in measuring growth of students and programs.

Instructional Management

Is aware of the district's curricula and instructional implementation strategies and coordinates the development, maintenance, and revision of curriculum documents in the area supervised, based upon systematic review and evaluation.

Utilizes knowledge of curriculum and the curriculum development process to plan and facilitate staff development activities at both the district and campus levels.

Conferences regularly with staff; jointly helps develop growth plans and supports individual professional development activities.

Assists in securing consultants, specialists, and other community resources for principals and instructional staff, as needed.

Administration of Fiscal and Facilities Management

Implements the policies established by federal and state law, state board of education, and the local board policy in the areas supervised.

Analyzes facility and equipment needs for optimum teaching and learning; utilizes information to recommend necessary changes or adjustments.

Develops and responsibly accounts for the budgets for all programs and activities under the specified subject area.

Student Management

Understands the student management system, and expected student behaviors, in order to handle staff matters related to student management concerns involving curriculum and instructional issues.

Professional Growth and Development

Participates in curriculum area growth opportunities, disseminates ideas and information to other educators or community members, and provides leadership in identifying trends and opportunities, as well as solving problems facing the profession.

Actively seeks and utilizes evaluative feedback from peers, subordinates, and supervisor regarding job performance.

Participates in professional development programs to improve job performance using innovative approaches.

Adheres to the Professional Code of Ethics.

District-Community Relations

Understands the goals of the district and communicates them to others.

Other

Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of School Administration or designee.

Regular Attendance

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district- wide and occasional state- wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 235-1012, dhardaway@wfisd.net

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.