TITLE: Elementary Curriculum Specialist TOSA JOB GOALS: To provide training and leadership in the professional development of elementary staff. To provide leadership in curriculum review and development processes. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate professional development activities, workshops, and in-services for elementary teachers. Coordinate curriculum-related resources for grades K-5, including specialized programs such as Spanish Immersion and Gifted and Talented education. Work in collaboration with Secondary Curriculum Specialist on district wide trainings. Provide leadership to district staff development committee by conducting needs assessments and setting and evaluating district and site S.M.A.R.T. goals. Facilitate process for planning and submission of annual Read Well by 3rd Grade report. Design and offer specialized training based on staff, building, administrative and district needs. Work in collaboration with building principals and site staff development teams to implement building staff development plans. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate District Staff Development Committee. Serve as resource support for staff by engaging in continuous professional growth. Communicate Professional Development opportunities to the staff and the public. Design and deliver training for District Teacher Induction Program. Support probationary teachers through facilitation of training sessions. Utilize assessment data for diagnostic and intervention purposes as well as for program evaluation. Support ongoing development of content area literacy for grades K-5. Other duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and work year to be established by the Board EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually. EVALUATION COORDINATORS: Assistant Superintendent & Director of Teaching and Learning BOARD APPROVED: Pending
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