Partner of Curriculum and Instruction - Instructional Support Facility

 

JOB SUMMARY: Assist Performance Improvement Department Directors in providing expertise, vision and leadership to teachers, administrators, and community interest groups in the designated area of expertise, specifically, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Collaborate with the Performance Improvement Department Directors to lead the continuous improvement in instructional practices of the designated content area for all students. Assignments include elementary and secondary levels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies content areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Master's degree
• Three (3) years of professional work experience 
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• Colorado driver’s license
• Experience with adult learning theory and professional learning
• Experience using State standards and their alignment to instruction
• Experience developing assessments and using data for instructional decision-making
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applying equity-minded pedagogy to close opportunity gaps and improve achievement for every student
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Colorado Academic Standards in designated area of expertise as well as the necessary instructional shifts
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Intermediate presentation skills in a variety of settings
• Advanced verbal and written communication skill
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions
• Ability to participate in ongoing staff development to enhance the knowledge base as a district staff developer, including active participation in district level initiatives
• Ability to stay abreast of research and find and ensure delivery of supportive curriculum materials for district staff
• Ability to facilitate unit planning using backwards design
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a quiet noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Occasional standing and walking
• Occasional bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Repetitive motions
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Eye/hand coordination
• Speaking and hearing
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Mental acuity to synthesize and analyze various datasets
• May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to various district sites
• Normal office environment
• Normal school district environment
• Willingness to flex workday and work outside of regular business hours as needed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) endorsement in assigned content area
• Colorado Administrator/Principal License
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Operates public K-12 schools and educational support services.