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Curriculum & Instruction
The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Coordinator, Social Studies.
Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 130
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration or closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years managerial/administrative level or school based closely related experience is required. If no school administration experience is held, five (5) years of progressive managerial/administrative level experience in a related industry field is required.
• Requires either a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6 or in content area at T-5 or above. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.

• Assists with the development, evaluation and implementation of the curriculum aligned to an instructional framework and research-based strategies.
• Collaborates with district and school-based administrators in the development and implementation of instructional plans aligned to the state standards for K-12 Social Studies
• Collaborates with other district level departments to plan appropriate professional learning opportunities for teachers and leaders.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates school and district staff development in concert with district initiatives.
• Interprets assessment results at the regional and school level to identify district trends; uses assessment results to improve the instructional program by supporting comprehensive school improvement.
• Collaborates with administration in the development and implementation of instructional plans to address the social and emotional learning needs of all learners.
• Provides targeted content and pedagogy assistance to school-based leaders, district-level leaders, and other identified teacher leaders.
• Develops prioritized budgets, requisitions, orders, and tracks the entire purchasing process from start to finish for training and material needs.
• Conducts regular classroom observations and provides feedback to teachers and instructional staff regarding implementation of instructional practices to support instructional improvement.
• Supports district and local school efforts to provide appropriate learning opportunities and age-appropriate events, fairs, or competitions for students.
• Works with community organizations to support the curriculum; pursues grant opportunities with partners and assists with implementation.
• Maintains knowledge of current relevant federal and state educational issues with consideration of the implication of these issues on local school programming
• Procures resources and services to address curriculum and initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with all budget related rules, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigne