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Director of Curriculum & Professional Development

Employer
School District of Lancaster
Location
Lancaster, PA, US
Salary
Per SDoL/LTL Agreement / Per Year
QUALIFICATIONS:

Administrative (Principal) Certificate

Four or more years of administrative experience

Experience in the design and development of curriculum

Knowledge of current trends and developments in curriculum

Ability to coordinate district-wide curricular implementation

Strong attention to detail

Skilled in curriculum design, evaluation and professional development

Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively develop and manage professional development

Demonstrated ability to align resources through budget development and management

Strong knowledge of systemic reform and adult learning

Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring instructional programs

Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively facilitate training and efficiently manage resources and budgets

Experience in working with culturally diverse students and staff

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of District management, School Board, agencies, families and community

Experience in advocating, developing and supporting strong community partnerships

Experience in brokering national, community, business and university partnerships that support student learning

Proficiency in using technology to communicate and manage records

Strong written and oral communications skills using both formal and informal styles as appropriate

Alternatives to the above that the School Board may find appropriate

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

SUPERVISES: Such staff members as the Superintendent may designate, as reflected in the district Organizational Chart

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, revision and evaluation of the district's curriculum ensuring that the education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and that instructional practices yield the highest standards of student achievement and excellence.

To develop, coordinate and present professional development programs to facilitate the achievement of the goals detailed within the Comprehensive Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide direction for the development, implementation and refinement of curriculum within the general education program

Maintain a system for evaluating and selecting instructional materials and equipment and supervising an central order/inventory control system

Establish and implement an improvement process for curriculum

Supervise Coordinators who manage and facilitate core content areas, identifying functions, delegating effectively and determining accountability

Regularly monitor each content area with on-site visits and other contact interaction

Assist principals in planning and implementing curriculum based on identified student needs and available resources

Consult with administrators, coaches and teachers to determine current and anticipated professional development needs

Assess professional development needs, identify goals and measurable outcomes

Establish learning targets and success criteria for staff development sessions

Determine the most appropriate instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and applicability and effectiveness of methods such as individual coaching, large and small group instruction, interactive training, and transfer techniques

Design and present/facilitate execution of professional development sessions to different employee groups covering specific areas such as standards aligned instruction, instructional best practice, and school improvement initiatives

Plan and manage budgets for instructional programs

Maintain communication with educational leaders at the local, state and national levels to remain abreast of changing policy and funding implications

Report the status of all instructional programs to the Superintendent and to the Board of School Directors as requested

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Integrate work with the Offices of Schools and Student Services to:align professional development, monitoring and support across levels, schools and classrooms

facilitate engagement Content Coordinators in school improvement

contribute to work of other offices and staff and

work collaboratively as part of flexible, project-based work teams with duties shifting according to the changing needs of the projects underway

Collaborate on the development and writing of grant proposals for entitlement programs and seek new funding sources that are aligned with the district Comprehensive Plan and support student achievement through targeted use of Federal, State, and local funds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year. Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time

Standing for limited periods of time

Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

Light lifting- up to 15 pounds

Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

Sensory Abilities:

Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Ability to be flexible.

Mental Demands:

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.

Environment:

Office setting

Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings

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