BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist the segment directors in school improvement initiatives; facilitate the development, enhancement, and improvement of curriculum and instructional programs in assigned segments and/or subject areas

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

Assist the segment directors in school improvement initiatives; facilitate the development, enhancement, and improvement of curriculum and instructional programs in assigned segment and/or subject areas.

Develop and implement teacher training related to content standards and core curriculum based on data driven processes. 

Support Instruction and Learning Division efforts to improve access to core curriculum through teaming, planning, and implementing to serve English language and special education students.

Support Instruction and Learning Division efforts to close the achievement gap between and among diverse student populations through teaming, planning, and implementing.

Assist in the development and administration of policies and procedures related to curriculum, staff development, and related instructional services.

Establish project teams, and provide leadership to such teams for curriculum development activities in assigned segments and/or subject areas.

Meet with principals, administrators, and staff to identify priorities, plan programs, and discuss progress of assigned teaching and learning responsibilities.

Participate in planning and structuring activities to assist principals and teachers in the implementation of district initiatives.

Participate in the development and coordination of activities related to experimental and pilot programs designed to improve instruction.

Perform related duties as assigned.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree, and two years increasingly responsible certificated experience in the development and improvement of curriculum and instructional programs.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

Valid California driver’s license, and provide personal automobile; Administrative Services Credential.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

School improvement initiatives.

Applicable state and federal laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to curriculum, staff development, and other related instructional services.

District organization, operations, policies, and procedures.

Technical aspects of area of specialty.

Curriculum development and training.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Oral and written communication skills.

Applicable computer operations.

ABILITY TO:

Facilitate the development, enhancement, and improvement of curriculum and instructional programs.

Develop curriculum and training programs.

Make presentations and deliver in-services in area of specialty.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Keep abreast of developments and trends in curriculum and instruction.

Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Analyze situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, and the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

SAMPLE ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

SAMPLE PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Hearing and speaking to make presentations, and exchange information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read and prepare documents and reports; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; lifting light objects.

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