Curriculum Coordinator - Elementary

Title:  Curriculum Coordinator - Elementary

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Classification:  Administrator

Immediate Supervisor:  Associate Superintendent for Educational and Student Services

Job Summary:  This position is responsible for providing the leadership to develop, coordinate and evaluate all phases of the K-5 educational program within the district, advising and aiding teachers, principals and other administrative staff.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Master’s degree in education with emphasis in curriculum and methodology required
• Additional graduate work related to areas of responsibility highly desired

Certification

• Administrative endorsement
• Iowa evaluator license
• Elementary teaching certification

Experience

• Five (5) years of successful classroom experience
• Related administrative experience desired

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of Department of Education K-12 curriculum requirements
• Knowledge of teaching methodology and related research
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize varied responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze instructional and/or material needs and to implement appropriate staff development experience in cooperation with personnel
• Skill in analyzing the instructional process
• Knowledge of comprehensive student assessments
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and management related to areas of responsibility
• Ability to work effectively through the committee process to accomplish goals
• Ability to handle adversity in an objective manner
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Knowledge and skills in staff development and planning

Technology Requirements

• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, basis promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, Informational systems specific to position
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired 

Supervision of Others:

• Support staff
• Assistance with evaluation of building staff as assigned

Personal Contacts:

• All instructional personnel, principals and students
• Educational and social services agencies
• Vendors of educational materials and equipment

Job Duties:

1. Plans, implements and evaluates the instructional program with teachers and principals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies and assessment techniques.
2. Coordinates, articulates, integrates and directs the K-5 educational program for the district.
3. Applies data from research and district studies, and from student and program evaluations, to improve the content, design and delivery of the district K-5 curriculum.
4. Works with appropriate staff to develop, maintain and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis.
5. Serves as a liaison between the district and other agencies, including the AEA and Department of Education, for quality curriculum management.
6. Uses recommended curriculum consultants to ensure the highest quality curriculum product(s) in the district.
7. Provides leadership in the development of the elementary curriculum to comply with State Chapter 12 requirements (accreditation standards) and Phi Delta Kappa Curriculum Management Audit recommendations.
8. Coordinates, with the Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, a PK-12 district curriculum.
9. Establishes an effective communication network among teachers, buildings and administrators.
10. Responds appropriately to situations that could impair the teaching/learning process or could threaten the safety and well-being of students and staff.
11. Observes classroom instruction to provide specific feedback to teachers regarding alignment between curriculum design and delivery and the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
12. Coordinates staff development activities to ensure those activities focus on curriculum delivery, and meet the needs of teachers within the educational program.
13. Assists in the development and management of the department budget.
14. Identifies and secures independent sources of resources that develop and implement funding for the district’s K-5 educational program.
15. Ensures that all independent funding initiatives align and coordinate with the existing standards and benchmarks, comprehensive school improvement plan and the district educational program.
16. Coordinates district-wide activities as appropriate for the K-5 curriculum department.  These include, but are not limited to, the organization and initiation of all district-wide committees and task forces involved in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of K-5 written curriculum, and facilitating meetings of K-12 teachers by content area to achieve the effective articulation and coordination of the educational program.
17. Provides leadership in the formulation, implementation and assessment of the curriculum alignment process.
18. Communicates district curriculum, instructional practices, accomplishments, goals and instructional initiatives to parents and the community, soliciting their input on these instructional issues.
19. Communicates the district’s mission, instructional philosophy and curriculum implementation strategies to the media.
20. Evaluates designated personnel.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Terms of Employment:  Twelve month contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines.

Date Last Revised:  6/27/2022