Curriculum Specialist jobs in Greenville, MS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:    Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services/Federal Programming

REPORTS TO:         Superintendent 

QUALIFICATIONS:                 

• Appropriate state licensure
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Principal and district office experience required
• A Masters degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction is preferred
• Administrative certification required 
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the district’s entire educational program.
2. Provide leadership and direction to the district’s professional and curriculum development, and assessment program.
3. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of district, state and federal programs that are related to the improvement of instruction.
2. Develop, administer, and evaluate budgets for district, state and federal program curriculum, instructional programs, professional development, and support/special programs.
3. Maintain communication with educational leaders at the local, state and national levels to stay current on educational issues.
4. Monitor the curriculum development process.
5. Approve course changes/program changes.
6. Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of district assessment and evaluation programs.
7. Assist Superintendent in the development of board policies and district procedures that maximize learning for all students and staff.
8. Serve on committees and reports to the Superintendent.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Compiles and completes the Civil Rights report and supply copies to the appropriate personnel
• Develops and implements a plan of action to comply with Title IX requirements and address grievances as addressed by School Board policy
• Secures approval from the Superintendent and Board of Education before submitting final proposal for federally funded programs
• Informs the principal and superintendent of the efforts of current and impending federal legislation
• Attends meetings as assigned by the superintendent, principal, and state education officials pertaining to federal programs
• Assures coordination between federally funded staff, regular staff, and parents in planning and implementing programs
• Plans and implements a public information program for parents, teachers, administration, and the general public
• Provides leadership in establishing local and district parent involvement