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Director of Curriculum

Somerville Public Schools | Somerville, NJ

  

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CountySomerset
Posted Date 9/11/2024
Expiration Date9/21/2024
Description Districtwide
Position:    Director of Curriculum
Available:  November 11, 2024
Salary:      TBD
Qualifications:
  • Valid New Jersey School Administrator, Principal Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility
  • Minimum of five years classroom teaching experience (preferably in reading or ELA).  Administrative experience in curriculum development, and school administration
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the areas of personnel management, school administration, and supervision of programs and staff
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Required criminal history background check and proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status
Performance Responsibilities:
  • Assists the superintendent of schools in supervising the district's PreK- 12 instructional and technology programs
  • Develops, implements and monitors long-range plans for curriculum, instruction and assessment
  • Assists with the preparation and administration of the instructional accounts of the budget
  • Provides leadership and guidance in the process of curriculum planning, coordination, and evaluation
  • Assists in the planning and administration of an effective system for the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and staff professional growth for certificated and uncertificated personnel
  • Assists in developing and administering in-service programs for professional staff based on district priorities for instructional improvement
  • Assists in preparing drafts of Board policies and administrative rules
  • Coordinates the selection and recommendation for adoption of all curriculum, textbooks, and supplementary instructional materials
  • Participates in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups as directed by the superintendent of schools
  • Attends Board of Education meetings and prepares reports for the Board of Education as the superintendent of schools may request
  • Prepares the evaluation schedules of district personnel in accordance with law, code, and    Board policy
  • Maintains district-wide listings of staff observations, evaluations, professional development plans, annual reports, and accrual of professional development hours
  • Assists in coordinating state and local assessment programs
  • Interprets standardized test data administered in the district to the Board in conjunction with other appropriate administrators
  • Serves as the district's liaison with the Curriculum Committee when directed by Superintendent
  • Maintains and enhances a two-way communication linkage with Branchburg administrators regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment, and technology
  • Monitors and is responsible for state teaching certification, mentoring programs, and professional growth requirements
  • Assists in aggregating data and submitting annual state reports that include, but are not limited to, School Report Cards, Fall Certificated Staff Report, Professional Development and Mentoring Plans, and NJQSAC
  • Coordinates and is responsible for printing and production of the district's activity calendar, parent handbooks, brochures, report cards, and other materials
  • Coordinates the district's substitute teacher program, such as, but not limited to, training, documentation, and communication with the substitute teacher service
  • Assists the superintendent of schools in providing parental workshops
  • Applies for district educational grants for alternative sources of funding                                                                                 
  • Assists in coordinating and implementing the summer programs
  • Supervise all aspects of ELA and ML curriculum development, including distribution, use and collection of all ELA materials and resources.
  • Assist in evaluating certificated staff who support or implement ELA and ML curriculum.
  • Organizes and implements in-service programs to help ELA and ML teachers and specialists attain and maintain a high degree of professional competence.
  • Assist in providing in-service orientation and induction training for all new ELA and ML teachers and specialists in the District.
  • Coordinate development of comprehensive diagnostic assessment instruments to identify, analyze and address specific skill deficiencies in ELA and ML.
  • Collaborate with the Supervisors of BSI and Title I and Special Education on any issues related to remedial programs in ELA, including the development and implementation of any ELA-related remedial instructional programs.
  • Conduct staff meetings and provide leadership, instruction and motivation, supporting the professional growth of those teaching ELA and ML.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the Superintendent of Schools
 
 
 
 
County
Somerset

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