Specialist-Curriculum SLAR ES

Days per Year: 226Min: $75,837Mid: $91,370JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Specialist-Curriculum SLARREPORTS TO: Director-Elementary CurriculumWAGE/HOUR STATUS: ExemptPAY GRADE:AI 2PRIMARY PURPOSE:The SLAR Curriculum Specialist works in collaboration with Curriculum Director to develop the curriculum of the district to provide leadership and campus support for the advancement of student achievement in his/her content area. The Curriculum Specialist writes and develops the curricula to support the assigned content, provides coaching to campuses and ensures alignment of assessments.All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall district.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or universityBilingual (English and Spanish)Five years' job-related experiencePreferred:Masters Degree from an accredited college or universityLeadership experience at the campus level and/or district levelProfessional development design and presentation experienceValid Texas teaching certificate (preferably in the assigned content area)Five years' classroom experienceExperience with multiple grade levelsSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:Expertise in SLA curriculum, instruction, and assessmentExceptional knowledge of effective teaching strategies and classroom environmentsEvidence of success in academically advancing gifted and talented students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs in an inclusive environmentExcellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skillsSkilled in the area of planning and presenting professional learningAbility to facilitate and coordinate district functionsUnderstanding of the instructional needs of 21st century learnersWorks effectively with and lead adult learnersStrong technology skills including technology integrationAbility to multi-taskMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Analyzes data and identifies the appropriate instructional response to data trendsRemain current on educational research and instructional best practices and apply research and data to daily workAttends weekend and evening events associated with SLA programsCollaborates with the Curriculum & Instruction Director to develop, review, and revise SLA curriculum and assessments aligned to state standards and district goalsAnalyzes student performance data to identify trends and determine instructional adjustments to close achievement gapsDesigns, facilitates, and evaluates professional development for teachers, instructional coaches, and campus administrators related to SLA curriculum, instruction, and assessmentProvides job-embedded coaching and modeling of effective instructional practices in classrooms across multiple campusesSupports vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment across grade levels and feeder patternsLeads and participates in curriculum writing projects, including scope and sequence, unit planning, and resource alignmentEnsures instructional materials and resources are culturally responsive, rigorous, and supportive of dual-language and bilingual programsWorks collaboratively with English RLA curriculum specialist to ensure alignment across grade levels and feeder patternsWorks collaboratively with the bilingual/ESL department to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines related to language instructionAssists in the selection and implementation of high-quality instructional materials and digital toolsSupports campuses in implementing district-wide instructional initiatives and programs to improve SLA academic achievementDevelops tools and resources to assist teachers with lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment practicesCollaborates with assessment and accountability teams to ensure assessments are valid, reliable, and aligned with instructional goalsObserves classroom instruction and provides feedback to support improved teacher effectiveness and student outcomesSupports campus leadership teams in developing and implementing campus improvement plans related to SLA instructionServes as a liaison between schools and central office departments to communicate curriculum updates, instructional priorities, and district initiativesParticipates in district-level committees, task forces, and strategic planning efforts related to curriculum and instructionPerforms all other duties as assignedWORKING CONDITIONS:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory of instructional programs; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.