Job Summary: The primary function of the Learning & Achievement (L&A) Coordinator is to coordinate the planning, program development, evaluation and improvement of all curricular programs. The Elementary Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for: implementation of the continuous program improvement process; administration of assigned budgets; and supervision of staff development assessment specialists. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of system staff development.
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Coordinate the implementation of the Continuous Program Improvement Process.
- Monitor the Program Improvement Process (PIP), assuring use of best practice & research based programs
- Analyze student achievement data, in collaboration with various specialists and coordinators in Learning & Achievement (L & A), in order to make informed PIP recommendations
- Collaborate with staff development assessment specialists and coordinators to ensure coherence in the PIP process
- Incorporate current research and district action plans into curriculum development
- Know and understand the federal, state, and local guidelines for curriculum development, including Board Polices on teaching and learning
- Study and remain current with research in areas such as curriculum, instruction, digital learning, and assessment to ensure program improvements are aligned with research
- Coordinate work with Student Services, the Department of Educational Equity (DOEE), Instructional Media technology staff, and others to influence the use of technology for student and adult learning
- Assess need for program changes
- Facilitate district committees/ work related to PIP: New Course Approval Process, Registration Handbook,
- Audit and Graduation Standards Committee.
- Ensure accountability with state and national standards and government agencies
- Participate in district committees as needed
- Implement a communications plan related to program improvement
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Manage resources effectively to further the mission of the district.
- Develop and monitor the program budget
- Compile and submit program reports as required
- Manage available resources (budget, personnel, time, materials)
- Coordinate allocation of resources to meet PIP objectives
- Anticipate future needs and manage resources accordingly
- Work with fund development coordinator to leverage assets for the department
- Manage capital outlay expenditures
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Ensure Professional Learning for all staff.
- Coordinate professional learning opportunities for all staff, including, but not limited to staff development assessment specialists, instructional coaches, and site leaders which is aligned to the district Strategic Plan
- Collaborate with the L & A Director and coordinators to ensure consistency in professional learning opportunities for staff in all departments, including but not limited to Student Services, DOEE, TAG, and multilingual learners
- Continue to integrate all content related to strategic plan into the on-going work of L & A
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Assume leadership for and engage in on-going collaboration to improve student learning.
- Collaborate and provide leadership for projects that integrate various district departments and/or outside agencies. This includes committees, joint work groups, and action teams focused on work such as graduation standards, grading & reporting, programming for special education, multilingual learners, and gifted education, magnet schools, priority work teams, site committees
- Provide leadership for collaboration among L & A staff to develop and implement a coherent curriculum and related professional learning opportunities
- Participate with institutions and agencies to enhance the work of L & A
- Identify staff needs, using formal and informal staff assessment tools and assist in planning and conduction in-service activities
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Supervise and evaluate staff development assessment specialists, supervise clerical staff as necessary.
- Implement the Performance Appraisal System for licensed staff according to established policies and procedures
- Provide direction for daily work
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Engage in effective communication and consultation with members of the organization and community.
- Facilitate meetings that may include a variety of stakeholders
- Consult with colleagues, including but not limited to site leaders, student services staff, and instructional coaches, about issues related to curriculum, instruction, and student learning
- Teach members of our organization and influence thinking about areas such as student learning, curriculum, instruction, and best practice
- Present to various groups, such as DPAC, Learning Leaders, School Board, school faculties, PTOs
- Actively seek alliances with state agencies, other school districts, and professional and community based organizations in an effort to influence the work of L & A
- Provide for the dissemination of program information to the community, administrators, staff and support personnel
- Provide expertise on local, regional, state, and national trends in curriculum, instruction and assessment
Statement of duty/responsibility:
Provide leadership for systemic change.
- Coordinate communication for systemic initiatives related to curriculum and instruction
- Ensure existing programs are consistent with the ISD 279 Strategic Plan
Statement of duty/responsibility:
- Support the work of the Director of L&A.
Statement of duty/responsibility:
- Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.