Curriculum coordinator

GENERAL NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Oversees the curriculum. Creates and implements an education plan that meets the needs of students and satisfies the requirements of federal, state, and local regulations. Makes recommendations to teachers and other faculty in regard to the ways in which various subjects are being taught in order to enhance learning. Acts as an evaluator of curriculum teams and the roles played by the team leaders and members.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop annual goals and objectives consistent with and in support of system goals and priorities. Assist in implementing the system’s goals and strategic commitment.

2. Set goals for self-improvement. Carry out the individual improvement plan developed with the supervisor.

3. Assist as appropriate in the recruitment and selection of faculty and support staff consistent with agency curricular needs. Develop and direct the instructional portion of the orientation and induction program for new staff members, including assigning mentors.

4. Provide leadership to ensure the utilization of a variety of effective and best-practice instructional delivery systems and methodologies, including distance education, in an environment conducive to quality teaching and learning. Work with the individual curriculum teams, whole staff, and individuals to assist them in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the curricula. Promote articulation and innovation within the curriculum area.

5. Arrange and direct ongoing professional development activities for the instructional staff that coincide with agency goals and/or relate to the implementation of the instructional program.

6. Investigate and gather resources that aid in the implementation of teaching plans.

7. Assist in the coordination and implementation of the process for selection of instructional materials for the various curricular areas. Maintains a district-wide list of instructional materials which includes dates of purchase.