Position Summary: The Federal Programs/Curriculum Director is assigned the responsibility of:
• managing the district’s Federal Programs in accordance with federal guidelines and school policies. Major areas of responsibility are planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on the Federal programs;
• managing curriculum and assessment operations in accordance with school policies; providing information to the Board, superintendent, staff and public; ensuring compliance to established district, state and federal policies, procedures and/or codes; and addressing a variety of administrative needs and processes. Major areas of responsibility are curriculum, standards, text adoption and implementation, staff professional development, overseeing Title II High Quality funds;
• coordinating all district professional development activities;
• serve as the district testing coordinator.
Job Functions:
Federal Programs:
• Develop the Title programs in compliance with the state and federal guidelines.
• Develop and monitor budgets for the purpose of achieving program goals efficiently.
• Submit the grant applications.
• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate staff assigned to the federal programs.
• Supervise the implementation of the federal programs.
• Evaluate the program and submits the evaluation reports to the State Department of Education.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all staff members including special ed to ensure that children receive appropriate services.
• Implement parent involvement activities.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to gather knowledge for the purpose of improving educational opportunities for students and meeting federal Title program mandates.
• Report to the Board, Superintendent, and staff on the operation of the federal programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Curriculum Director:
• Develop and manage programs, policies and procedures for compliance with:
• Federal and state education law and regulation requirements
• Board policies
• District and State Instruction Standards
• District and State Assessment Standards
• Educational Excellence
• Prepare reports and studies for the purpose of providing information to the State Department of Education, the Board of Education, the Superintendent, staff and the public.
• Arrange, develop and deliver curriculum and staff development presentations, materials, forms and processes for the purpose of communication with instructional staff and meeting Federal and State requirements and district policies.
• Attend district, school, parent, community, state and professional meetings for the purpose of gathering and conveying information required by programs.
• Research information for the purpose of analyzing potential implications, making recommendations and/or addressing a variety of administrative needs.
• Collaborate with district personnel in recruiting and selecting personnel for the purpose of accomplishing district goals.
• Collaborate with district personnel for the purpose of initiating, implementing and maintaining services and/or programs and meeting state and federal requirements.
• Develop proposals and grants to meet district goals.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among instructional staff for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and ensuring that state teaching standards are achieved.
• Develop budgets and monitors spending for the purpose of achieving program objectives efficiently.
• Assist other personnel as required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
District Testing Coordinator:
• Perform all the duties as required for the district testing coordinator
Professional Development Coordinator:
• Develops, implements, manages and evaluates professional development programs, events, and activities for all employees of the school district.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Skills to manage personnel, programs, and fiscal resources.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to follow state and federal directives.
• Knowledge of state and federal program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, instructional programs, and research on scientifically based instruction.
Experience:
• Three years teaching experience
• Two years’ experience in leadership role
• Experience with federal program grants