Instructional coordinator job description

* Support the philosophy of the Language and Literacy and Social Studies Departments.
* Provide instructional support for all schools as determined through collaboration with School Leadership.
* Coordinate co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.
* Develop training curricula and/or recommend or utilize vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives.
* Coordinate special group meetings in selected programs to ensure program compliance.
* Assist with campus leadership in the identification of programs, instructional activities, and current effective teaching practices to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of students.
* Assists with district-wide events and related extra-curricular events, including those before and after school, and on Saturday.
* Design and oversee the implementation of activities related to curriculum at the district level.
* Prepare and review presentations, summaries, required reports, data and other documents as needed for distribution by the Social Studies Department Director
* Assist with monitoring instructionally focused visits to campuses to facilitate the implementation of instructional programs, services and tools
* Deliver training programs, including required in-service training, designed to improve job-related skills and enhance professional growth of instructional personnel.
* Develop and present professional development for principals, teachers, and other campus personnel.
* Formulate training outlines and determine instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
* Attend district-wide cross-training and development needs for individuals.
* Work collaboratively with the other departments under Language, Literacy, and Social Studies to develop curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
* Work to ensure that all curriculum products are updated and that curricular programs align with data.
* Maintain active involvement in related professional organizations.
* Keep abreast of technical, legislative, and professional development trends and help disseminate the information to appropriate personnel.
* Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and valid Texas teacher certification in an area of EC-8 and/or Secondary Social Studies.
* Five to seven years of directly related experience preferred, including at least three years of classroom teaching experience.
* Demonstrate ability to write, review and edit curriculum.
* Demonstrate ability to write, review and edit assessments.
* Experience in coaching teachers to improve content knowledge and pedagogical skills preferred.
* Demonstrated knowledge of district curriculum and national and state standards and initiatives in the content area.
* Proficiency in technology, including the use of Microsoft Office tools and Google applications, including digital instructional tools for the classroom.
* Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to provide leadership and support for all district and departmental goals and objectives.
* Experience in grant writing preferred.