What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Director position at Smith-Green Community Schools?
The Curriculum Director shall serve in a leadership role within Smith-Green Community Schools and is responsible to report to the Superintendent. The primary responsibility of the Curriculum Director is to be the educational leader and manager within the district.
In this capacity the Curriculum Director shall be considered an administrative position, coordinating educational, administrative, and counseling activities of the district, performing supervisory and advisory tasks.
Position: Full-Time
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develops policies in the development of curriculum and instruction.
- Oversees the development of curriculum guides and course of study and course descriptions.
- Oversees and develops educational programs that align curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
- Recommends new courses for approval, revisions, and deletion of existing courses.
- Supervises the planning of professional development for K-12 meetings and advises department committees on educational matters.
- Works with principals in the implementation of curriculum and assessments in the schools.
- Oversees and manages the preparation and submission of state, federal, and district reports.
- Serves as advisor for the district's community relations program as it relates to the district's curricular and instructional programs.
- Oversees and administers the district and state testing programs; compiles and interprets results.
- Oversees and assists administrators and teachers in the interpretation of student assessment and program evaluation data for instructional improvement.
- Oversees the district libraries and resources therein.
- Assists with teacher evaluations as needed by making classroom observations and documenting the work of the teacher.
- Makes recommendations for faculty adjustments and contract renewals.
- Targets staff development based on interests and needs identified through classroom observations, data and conferences with teachers.
- Provides additional staff development to accomplish desired goals and objectives of the school improvement plan.
- Utilizes the expertise, knowledge, and skills of teachers, in their areas of strength, and views them as resource people to conduct in- service sessions for other staff members.
- Encourages a free and open flow of communication with staff.
- Helps set high expectations for student academic achievement.
- Uses a variety of techniques to let parents know that staff members care about children, that the school has a strong instructional program, and that all staff members work as a team to meet the needs of children.
- Works collaboratively to design and direct the master schedule.
- Keeps the Superintendent informed about situations that could lead to potential problem areas.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of various reports, records, and inventories that are required at the local level and at the state level.
- Works cooperatively with the administrative staff to build, for the corporation, a quality K-12 academic program, fine and performing arts program, athletic program, and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent.
Salary: Based upon experience and qualifications
License: Administrative License
Contract: 220 Days
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Applications: All applicants should submit an application and upload their resume, cover letter, teacher license, and references to the Region 8 application link listed below.
Applications are accessible on the Region 8 Employment site https://r8esc.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00000007
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Paul Voigt, Superintendent
222 W. Tulley St.
Churubusco, IN 46723
Phone: (260) 693-2007
voigtp@sgcs.k12.in.us