QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION

1. Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education required
2. Valid Texas teaching certificate
3. Bilingual/ESL certification preferred
4. Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
5. Charter school experience a plus
6. Minimum of two (2) years of management/supervisory experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

1. Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
2. Ability to implement policy and procedures
3. Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
4. Ability to develop and deliver training
5. Ability to manage personnel

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills
2. Effective organizational skills
3. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with faculty, staff and administrators in a courteous and professional manner
4. Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from parents and faculty
5. Ability to effectively present information in verbal and/or written form to school administrators, faculty, parents, and students

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, minor lifting and working on the floor
2. Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, boxes, and other equipment
3. May have exposure to biological hazards
This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator will assist the Chief Academic Officer with supporting district goals with academic functions as well as assisting campus and district personnel toward innovative teaching practices that promote successful student outcomes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Oversees academic programs and Academic Team in absence of Chief Academic Officer
2. Assists with the development, planning, organization of professional development activities
3. Conducts professional development and staff training and supports staff in those areas
4. Guides instructional coaches and Academic Team members through their related duties/tasks
5. Guides teaching staff through the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum/lesson plans/instruction and materials
6. Serves as a resource person in curriculum and instruction across all content areas
7. Observes classroom instruction, provides feedback and assistance to the campus directors to facilitate improvement and innovation
8. Models teaching strategies with students in the classroom
9. Provides leadership to assure correlation between district curriculum and state standards
10. Monitors changes to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and coordinates implementation and ensures updates to the curriculum
11. Assists in identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional materials and strategies to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
12. Participates in curriculum revisions and instructional materials adoptions
13. Uses student data to suggest recommendations to the CAO
14. Participates in select interviews
15. Works with the CAO to improve individual staff competencies
16. Provide oversight of special projects as they relate to curriculum and instruction
17. Remains abreast of developments and innovations in the field
18. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
19. Devises comprehensive and effective systems of record keeping in accordance with the needs of BHS programs and the policies, regulations and laws affecting the programs
20. Expresses ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form using language and mediums appropriate to a professional school environment
21. Attends meetings, trainings, inservices, and professional development activities as required/requested
22. Provides assistance in the collection and effective use of interpretation of data for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation
23. Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
24. Reports regularly to the CAO providing information regarding the status of curriculum and instruction within the district, Academic Team, and staff development needs
25. Prepares and submits reports and other documents to the CAO
26. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
27. Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner
28. Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and evaluates the performance of the Academic Team members in the absence of the Chief Academic Officer Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption