Position Type:
Administration/ Director

Date Posted:
5/16/2019

Location:
Administrative Service Center

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This posting will remain open until filled and we will begin reviewing applications on May 28, 2019.

Job Title: Director of Curriculum and Instructional Programming
Department: Learning Services
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services
Status: Exempt

Contract Terms: Twelve (12) Month Contract
Administrative Benefits
Administrative Manual - PASE
Administrative Salary Schedule
Salary Range: $89,900 - $106,300

SUMMARY:
This position will support the effective selection and implementation of district curriculum; development of instructional programming including Career and Technical Education, Concurrent Enrollment and Secondary Literacy; and facilitation of professional development in assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

• Valid Colorado Professional Principal License within 60 days from date of hire or completion of a Principal Licensure program no later than 3 years from hire date
• Master's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Minimum of 3 years of school or district level instructional administrative experience

Preferred:

• Master's Degree specific to curriculum
• School principal experience
• District level leadership experience in related area
• Literacy content expertise

Specific Training/Skills/Experiences:

• Strong knowledge of relationship between assessments, curriculum, pedagogy and standards
• Experience(s) with grant funding and resource compliance regulations
• Solid understanding of K-12 vertical alignment of academic standards and instructional best practices
• Experience developing scope and sequence documents to support instructional planning and curriculum use
• In-depth knowledge of Common Core State Standards, Colorado Academic Standards, and the ability to support instructional planning and data analysis
• Knowledge of both core content Tier 1 curriculum resources as well as intervention curriculum resources
• Knowledge of reading and writing developmental process
• Strong knowledge of Secondary Literacy and Social Studies curriculum and best practices
• Knowledge of mathematical content standards and standards for mathematical practice
• Knowledge of concurrent enrollment and Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum and programming
• Knowledge of K-12 summative and formative assessment tools to support differentiated planning and progress monitoring
• Knowledge of intervention models, schedules, and systems to support all learners including ESS and ELL students
• Knowledge of the teaching / learning cycle and data driven lesson planning
• Experience facilitating professional development in core content areas
• Strong organization skills, superior presentation and public relation skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all constituents in the public school environment and in the community
• Understanding of district programs, including STEM, IB, AVID and Innovation
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties, responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise curriculum instructional sequence in all assigned content areas
• Work collaboratively with Assistant Superintendent and content specialist to ensure implementation of curriculum, assessments and best practices
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Professional Development to align and provide training opportunities for new curriculum resources and programming, including CTE and Secondary Literacy
• Work collaboratively with principals to ensure that curriculum resource needs are met and remain readily available to support schools
• Oversee, supervise and work collaboratively with Curriculum Content Area Specialists to ensure the continuous delivery of curriculum, design and best practices
• Use stakeholder feedback to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Conduct inventory of all curriculum resources and provide updates on school needs to Assistant Superintendent
• Coordinate and develop pathway options for school district Career and Technical Education programs
• Oversee alignment and compliance of Perkin's Grant as it pertains to curriculum and programming; and assist Executive Director of Secondary and CTE to complete CTA and Perkin's annual reports
• Ensure that district CTE teachers obtain proper credentials
• Manage and track concurrent enrollment opportunities for secondary students
• Lead programmatic development and decision-making pertaining to secondary literacy and social studies
• Lead implementation of new graduation guidelines including development of new course offerings, capstone project, Latin laude implementation, and NCAA requirements
• Assist the Assistant Superintendent with appropriate BOE presentations and attend all BOE meetings, as requested
• Work with Assessment Coordinator in the selection and use of summative and formative assessments at the district and school levels
• Review and revise board policy as requested related to curriculum, instructional programming and assessment implementation
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services of Pueblo City Schools

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and software, basic office equipment. Advanced written and oral communication skills, curriculum, policy and procedure, management, accounting, interpersonal relations, evaluation, negotiation and technology.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for supporting the Assistant Superintendent in the development and management of the budget for Learning Services

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There are no special vision abilities required by this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online administrative application. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: cover letter; current resume; copy of transcripts; and three current letters of reference, one of which is from the immediate supervisor.

Questions concerning this posting should be addressed to Mrs. Toni Casados, Human Resources Staffing Manager at (719) 423-3043.

Pueblo City Schools seeks to comply with state and/or federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex (gender), age, genetic information, or disabilities in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries regarding Pueblo City Schools' compliance may be referred to the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Compliance Officer for Pueblo City Schools, 315 West 11th St., Pueblo, CO 81003 (710) 549-7162.

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