Curriculum Specialist, Sr. jobs in Monterey, CA

Description

Who We Are

Navigator Schools is a network of public charter schools that operates four high performing schools, three K-8 schools in the Northern Central Coast area and a K-5 in Hayward. Navigator exists because a group of concerned educators and parents no longer wanted to wait for someone else to figure out how to improve the quality of public school education. They were determined to demonstrate that ethnicity, early English fluency, and socio-economic status are factors outside the classroom that may challenge, but should not predetermine, a student’s academic success. With that determination, our first site was founded.

After studying best practices from schools throughout the United States, we created a rigorous K-8 full inclusion model that anticipates and meets the needs of all students. Our students enjoy research-based, personalized learning supported by a strong instructional staff. Our staff is supported by extensive professional development and regular coaching at every level of the organization which leads to phenomenal results for all students.

Navigator Schools is committed to closing the achievement gap through highly effective, student focused teaching methods, and boasts some of the top test scores in California.  Navigator operates a growing network of schools, with campuses currently in Gilroy, Hollister, Watsonville, and Hayward, and has also positively influenced public school districts and charter school organizations throughout California by establishing partnerships and implementing professional development modules for school staff and leaders outside of the Navigator organization.

Our Mission

Navigator Schools equips students to become learners and leaders in high school, college, and beyond. We develop top-tier teams of educators who continuously improve and innovate schools that deliver phenomenal outcomes for all students, regardless of their circumstances.

Role Summary

The Curriculum Coordinator is a critical member of the Navigator Schools Support Office leadership team charged with the coordination of training and implementation of the Navigator curriculum resources. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), this position works in collaboration with the CAO and the entire academic team. The curriculum coordinator plays an essential role in implementing Navigator’s mission of ensuring phenomenal outcomes for all students, regardless of circumstances through their curricular expertise and leadership development work. The curriculum coordinator will support the development of instructional staff, internally and externally, in utilizing the Navigator curriculum in order to produce and sustain long-term systems of targeted professional learning.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Curriculum development

• Support the implementation of Navigator curriculum including the rollout of Illustrative Math across the network
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Schools, CAO, and Director of Model Implementation to ensure strong training and implementation of all curriculum including ELA, math, science, social studies and SEL 
• Support the development of the blended learning program at Navigator including developing trainings and supporting implementation of the digital curriculum
• Support the CAO in building, developing, and leading a team that supports schools and school leaders
• Support the academic design work in partnership and alignment with the Navigator Schools Partnership Network (model providing) including traveling and co-presenting to partner organizations.
• Support academic design work including Navigator academic design, use of technology in partnership, and alignment with the Navigator Schools Partnership Network
• Develop and maintain a long-term solution for curriculum resource storage
• Train and support teachers in using aspects of the ISI for quizzes, assessments, grading and posting to the parent/student portal
• Collaborate with schools to develop data standards, procedures and training for Navigator Schools staff members
• Produce data reports as requested by Navigator Schools administration
• Coordinate and organize curricular warehouse (Navi in a box, NS Academics, assessments) for Navigator Schools staff
• Collect and analyze data 
• Travel to school sites to attend and/or facilitate trainings and professional development 
• Perform related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the work unit 

Strategic Planning

• Play a key role in establishing and refining Navigator Schools instructional strategy, focusing on and communicating a big-picture perspective, and driving organizational academic goal alignment 
• Help oversee the annual planning process and its alignment with the strategic plan and organizational objectives and targets, as well as the execution of short and long-term deliverables
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CAO

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Five years of leadership experience with success in many of the following areas: leading a high performing/high poverty school, successfully leading and supporting school leaders, implementing and supporting rigorous curricula, supporting Special Education, effectively managing data and assessment, creating and implementing effective professional development, successfully coaching instructional staff to reach management and instructional goals
• Strong instructional acumen and the ability to use data to evaluate strategic options and generate recommendations
• Significant experience in high poverty communities with a passion for empowering students and families
• Commitment to building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, parents, and community
• A track record of leading, motivating, and developing diverse and high performing teams
• Belief in and insistence on a strengths based approach, recognizing that the only way to grow is to build from people's strengths
• Character strengths of  zest, perseverance, self-control, optimism, social intelligence, gratitude, and curiosity
• Values rooted in high expectations, going above and beyond, and deep humility

What We Offer

• A rewarding and meaningful professional career where you will directly influence the direction of student lives
• A competitive compensation package including excellent salary, medical, and retirement benefits (STRS)
• Leadership opportunities and career paths
• Investment in teacher development; weekly coaching and feedback sessions for all educators
• An exciting, evolving, collaborative work environment
• Technology, including laptop, iPad, and a variety of other instructional technology tools

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Pre-Employment Process 

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Working Conditions

Environment

Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions.

Physical Requirements 

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations. 

Non-Discrimination Policy

Navigator Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The School is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.