Jackson Public Schools

Jackson Public Schools is the second largest school district in Mississippi, serving nearly 24,000 students, representing more than 80 percent of school-aged children in the state's capital.. Reporting to the Director of Teacher Development, the Curriculum Lead will monitor curriculum implementation and instruction to ensure excellence in teaching that supports student achievement across subject areas and within an assigned group of schools (elementary, middle or high).. Ensuring the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the district’s instructional programs by supporting the school-based implementation of the district’s Instructional Framework, participating in the systematic review of curriculum and instruction and recommending revisions as appropriate through developed structures, systems and processes. Understanding of inclusive practices, standards-based literacy and mathematics instruction, and integrated/cross-curricular approaches. Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Development, Education Leadership, Education Administration or other closely related area

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About Jackson Public Schools
Jackson Public Schools is the second largest school district in Mississippi, serving nearly 24,000 students, representing more than 80 percent of school-aged children in the state's capital. Jackson Public Schools is an innovative, urban district committed to excellence that will provide every student a quality education in partnership with parents and the community.


About the Curriculum Lead:
Reporting to the Director of Teacher Development, the Curriculum Lead will monitor curriculum implementation and instruction to ensure excellence in teaching that supports student achievement across subject areas and within an assigned group of schools (elementary, middle or high). Special emphasis will be placed on ensuring that a high-quality ongoing professional development program is implemented in a manner that contributes to the development of highly effective teachers.


The Curriculum Lead is responsible for:


Working with building principals and teacher teams to develop and implement internal systems and procedures that advance instructional quality and ensure alignment of program practices to the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards and district goals and frameworks
Supporting program implementation of selected curricula, assessment tools and any supplemental materials.
Assisting in the selection of relevant instructional materials
Assisting with coordination of instructional support for new teachers


Ensuring the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the district’s instructional programs by supporting the school-based implementation of the district’s Instructional Framework, participating in the systematic review of curriculum and instruction and recommending revisions as appropriate through developed structures, systems and processes
Applying best practices of pedagogy, various curriculum delivery methods and professional development to ensure - and improve - teacher effectiveness
Evaluating and reporting on the impact of building-based professional development activities pertaining to teaching and student learning
Using data to monitor and report on student and school performance
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:


Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and consensus-building expertise, and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
Previous success in shifting student achievement at the classroom level
Strong instructional foundation and current knowledge of instructional techniques and programs
Thorough knowledge of Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, current educational research and best practices for instruction
Ability to interpret data and assist teachers in using data to shift instruction
Understanding of inclusive practices, standards-based literacy and mathematics instruction, and integrated/cross-curricular approaches


Required Certifications/Licensures:
Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Development, Education Leadership, Education Administration or other closely related area
Valid Mississippi Educator Licensure
Required Experiences:
Three years successful teaching experience


Salary Information
Classification:


Curriculum Lead


Scale:


Administrative Salary Scale


Grade:


C


Days Employed:


246 per school year


Salary:


$56,200.00


Overtime:


Exempt


Jackson Public Schools does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.


Primary Location Teaching & Learning


Salary Range Per Month


Shift Type Full-Time

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