Job Description
Job Title
Specialist, Curriculum – CTE
Evaluation Type
Professional
Department
Curriculum & Instruction
Pay Grade
A3
FLSA
Exempt
Date Revised
June 2023
Supervisor
Director of CCMR
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Provide leadership through collaborative processes to support teachers, campus and district administrators in promoting positive change and commitment for engaged learning environments in order to impact student achievement.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas Teacher Certification
- ESL supplement preferred
- Three years of classroom teaching experience in a Career and Technical Education program of study
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of TEKS.
- Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement.
- Knowledge of effective curriculum design and evaluation methodologies.
- Knowledge of the continuous improvement principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of building collaborative structures in the educational environment.
- Skill in the use of technology as a learning tool in all content areas.
- Skill in assisting with collection and interpretation of data to assist in adjustment of curriculum to support student learning.
- Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
- Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop professional trust and rapport to effectively coach teachers to improvement.
- Ability to collaboratively locate and obtain instructional materials to support the aligned curriculum.
- Ability to collaboratively employ a systems-perspective to maximize attainment of learning goals.
- Ability to assist in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem solving.
- Ability to assist in design, delivery, and integration of curriculum.
- Ability to collaboratively analyze trends and lead improvement initiatives.
- Ability to collaboratively plan, organize, and deliver quality professional development.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of best practices in CTE curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Instructional Management
- Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.
- Support and participate in meeting the teaching and learning objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.
- Focuses on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide instruction that 1) builds student understanding and skills, 2) is academically rigorous, 3) addresses the curriculum standards and frameworks, and 4) enhances student engagement in and ownership of learning
- Provide individualized, classroom based coaching with participants to support them in implementing strong CTE instructional practices
- Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate CTE standards, curriculum, and assessments
- Implement assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives
- Provide information regarding specific strategies for CTE instruction and classroom management
- Build capacity with campus level administrators by sharing knowledge of high quality CTE instruction and conducting periodic classroom walks
- Assist teachers with specific CTE classroom activities
- Assist teachers in a collaborative model of observation, conversation, and lesson demonstration to analyze and reflect on their practice to promote quality CTE instructional practices
- Assist staff with collecting and analyzing achievement data to monitor student progress
- Develop and maintain the District’s curriculum to ensure student learning of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
- Facilitate development of curriculum-based assessments aligned to the depth and complexity of the TEKS.
Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:
- Respond in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support from campus and district administrators.
- Exhibit a high degree of initiative in response to requests for curricular/instructional support.
- Assist teachers/teacher teams in developing instructional units that integrate content and implement meaningful use of technology as a learning tool.
- Facilitate the development of collaborative cultures at the campus and district levels.
- Share leadership responsibility with campus and district administrators for creating change-adept learning communities.
- Network with out-of-district entities to ensure district practices stay current with state and national best practice trends.
- Plan, deliver, facilitate, and implement quality professional development aligned with the district goals and initiatives.
- Ensure continuous improvement in teacher and student performance through effective coaching cycle protocols. Assume a leadership role in the adoption and acquisition of aligned instructional resources.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date curriculum scope and sequence documents and required and recommended resources in district designated management systems/websites.
- Establish, monitor, and support the district’s viable and guaranteed curriculum.
- Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.
Organization Improvement:
- Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
Professional Growth and Development:
- Participate in and deliver professional development that increases effectiveness and improves district and campus performance.
Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:
- Support the administration of industry-based certification testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning to close achievement gaps between student groups and/or campuses.
School/Community Relations:
- Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District’s initiatives.
- Present information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback and providing staff development for certified and classified staff,
- Prepare a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Organization Morale:
- Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.
- Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain professional and timely communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and teacher/campus performance.
Other Responsibilities:
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- Provide guidance and direction to assigned staff.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- Travel district-wide frequently.
- Work extended and irregular hours.
- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motions.
- Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment with little or no exposure to physical risk.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)
- Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress