Curriculum Specialist jobs in Fayetteville, NC

Qualifications:

? North Carolina Teacher Licensure
? At Least 5 Successful Years of Classroom Teaching Experience – Mathematics Preferred
? Master’s Degree in Education-Related Field Preferred
? Knowledge of Secondary Mathematics and Science NC Standard Course of Study

Supervises:

• None

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides and directs leadership for development and implementation of curriculum,instruction, and assessment in middle and high school curricula with an emphasis on mathematics and science
• Provides leadership for delivery of professional development for administrators, specialists, and classroom teachers
• Monitors the implementation of the instructional programs through school visits, data analysis, and collaboration with schools and other HCS departments
• Provides leadership in evaluation and selection of instructional resources
• Leads and supervises district-wide secondary instructional programs
• Coordinates curriculum and assessment development, implementation and revisions
• Serves as a resource in promoting the use of digital technology as an enhancement to classroom instruction
• Demonstrates an application of Mathematics Design Collaborative and Literacy Design Collaborative
• Assists in the disaggregation and interpretation of testing data and provides teacherswith specific strategies to improve student achievement especially in mathematics and science
• Analyzes and responds to performance data to determine curriculum and professional development needs
• Visits schools and observes classrooms on a regular basis to ensure consistency of instructional content/effectiveness from school to school and teacher to teacher in secondary instructional programs
• Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods and related programs and recommends revisions as needed
• Determines best practices especially related to mathematics and science and serves as a resource in the selection of research based instructional materials
• Assists in the development and delivery of professional development to support the implementation of the curricula using best practices and research-based instructional strategies
• Collaborates with other departments to determine ways to support the needs of all teachers and students
• Stays abreast of the research regarding latest trends in curriculum, instruction and assessment to include the integration of technology
• Aligns curriculum, instructional practices and assessments and creates resources toenhance implementation of these practices
• Creates and disseminates formative assessments aligned with the NCSCS and the HCS instructional guides
• Models lessons for secondary classroom teachers to support teacher development with content and pedagogy
• Evaluates instructional programs and takes ownership for improvement efforts while seeking input from stakeholders
• Completes paperwork in a timely manner and meets deadlines associated with required reports
• Possesses a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrates strong computer skills, versatile in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online/web-based tools
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in the provision of a secondary education program especially mathematics and science; knowledge and effective skills in digital resource selection and curriculum development; and knowledge and ability to design, facilitate, implement and deliver quality, effective professional development in assigned areas
• All other duties as assigned

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Secondary
Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator job classification within Hoke County Schools.
Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20
pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move
objects.
Must be able to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, administrative staff and other stakeholders
• Manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs as assigned
• Maintain and respect confidentiality
• Meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Design, facilitate, implement and deliver quality, effective professional development in assigned areas
• Guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies
• Operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, SmartBoard, and data projectors
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Compare, interpret, analyze and generate data and apply basic principles of statistics
• Gather, convey and exchange information
• Respond appropriately to inquiries or complaints
• Use tact and courtesy when working and dealing with the community
• Read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, proposals, contracts, policies, charts, spreadsheets, curriculum documents, staff development plans, educational forms and data
• Write using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• Speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• Apply principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrate and apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instruction and to make simple decisions
• Interpret, infer, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate materials, resources, situations and problems to generate options and solutions
• Interpret and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Demonstrate continued professional curiosity and growth
• Hear, speak, read, record and explain information, communication, and procedures
• Deal fairly with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and displaying emotional distress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of
the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.