Curriculum Specialist jobs in Meridian, MS

POSITION TITLE: Curriculum Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of district policies and
procedures, the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards, and state and federal
regulations and laws. Skilled collecting and analyzing data. Knowledge of supervision,
assessment, data decision making, curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns,
school operations, and pupil services. Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff
to ensure outstanding performance as well as good morale. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Excellent human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an
emphasis in supervision, administration, educational leadership. Three years of successful teaching
experience. Preferred prior administrative experience.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Mississippi state licensure requirements in school administration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects (80lbs.), walking and standing for extended
periods of time and frequent climbing as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract with salary and dates to be established by the Board of Education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: May perform any combination of the essential functions shown
below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability
associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.

? Keeps continually informed regarding issues pertaining to local testing and evaluation of
student performance, and as regards issues relating to high stakes testing as pertains to state-
mandated testing within the district.
? Administers system-wide schedules for annual testing and manages the program of test
security as required by state law and regulation.
? Conducts and/or coordinates in-service and pre-service briefings and training pertaining to test
security issues and other issues relating to the administration of the state testing program
within the district.
? Assists in the review and interpretation of test data, communication of the results of such
analyses, and subsequently coordinating with the curriculum coordinator and other
administrators to improve teaching and learning in the district.
? Takes responsibility for assessing community, fiscal, staff, and other factors that can account
for variations in quality of teaching and learning within the district and suggests ways that these
factors may be more effectively managed to improve student achievement at every level within
the district.
? Prepares reports as required by appropriate administrative authority.
? Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee.
? Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
? Coordinates Federally Funded Consultants

OKOLONA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

? Fixed assets
? P-16 parent Council facilitator
? Facilitator of Instructional Programs, including rosters and monitoring usage
? Instructional Coaching
? MTSS for Secondary schools
? After-school/Summer School coordinator
? Professional Development Coordinator
This description may be changed at any time.

EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the
evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Employee: Date:

Supervisor: _________________________________________________Date: __________________

The Okolona School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion or creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the admission to
and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

POSITION TITLE: Curriculum Specialist