coordinator Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Full Time
Pennsylvania
10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description
Qualifications
- 5 years of teaching experience or experience in education required; Master's Degree preferred.
- Principal or Curriculum Supervisory certifications are required.
- Successful curriculum and assessment development experience.
- Documented success in improving student achievement in an urban school preferred.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania standards, initiatives and assessments.
- Excellent presentation and writing skills.
- Extensive knowledge of content-based pedagogy, assessment and technology.
Residency Requirements No Residency Requirement
Essential Job Functions
1. Lead and provide support to all teachers to assist with the implementation of the district's curriculum, assessments, programs and interventions.
2. Work closely with the K-5 and 9-12 Literacy Coordinators to modify and design core curriculum and assessments to align to the PA and Common Core State Standards and to the District's quality curriculum standards.
3. Lead and plan professional development at the school and district level to develop teacher practice and knowledge of academic standards, core curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention programs, including but not limited to facilitating collaborative study groups and Learning Walks.
4. Work closely with the Professional Development department to implement an effective professional development system, with a focus on new teachers.
5. Collaborate with other content directors and supervisors to support literacy across all content areas, including PreK, Special Education, English as a Second Language and Career and Technical Education, and the Equity department.
6. Serve as a resource for identification and support of instructional strategies, materials, and interventions to address diverse learning needs.
7. Model effective classroom teaching practices and debriefing observations of practice with teachers.
8. Provide supportive and constructive feedback with non-evaluative observation protocols to promote effective instructional practices and implementation of district-approved strategies.
9. Participate as a team member of a school Network and work closely with Network Assistant Superintendents.
10. Work closely with the Principals to meet the support needs of teachers and departments in each school. Support may include:
11. Support and work closely with ITLs and Literacy Academic Coaches.
12. Provide targeted and differentiated support for teachers based on need.
13. Participate in regular Curriculum department meetings.
14. Work with the Executive Director and other literacy staff to develop and implement both short and long-range plans.
15. Stay abreast of current research-based instructional theory and practices in the areas of content, curriculum design and research-based instructional theory and practices.
16. Work collaboratively with principals and members of Performance Management to ensure adherence and support of the district's teacher evaluation system.
17. Actively participate in and monitor the process of developing and administering Curriculum-Based Assessments for and to schools.
18. Participate in professional networks and associations; develop and sustain outsider partnerships.
19. Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
2. Work closely with the K-5 and 9-12 Literacy Coordinators to modify and design core curriculum and assessments to align to the PA and Common Core State Standards and to the District's quality curriculum standards.
3. Lead and plan professional development at the school and district level to develop teacher practice and knowledge of academic standards, core curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention programs, including but not limited to facilitating collaborative study groups and Learning Walks.
4. Work closely with the Professional Development department to implement an effective professional development system, with a focus on new teachers.
5. Collaborate with other content directors and supervisors to support literacy across all content areas, including PreK, Special Education, English as a Second Language and Career and Technical Education, and the Equity department.
6. Serve as a resource for identification and support of instructional strategies, materials, and interventions to address diverse learning needs.
7. Model effective classroom teaching practices and debriefing observations of practice with teachers.
8. Provide supportive and constructive feedback with non-evaluative observation protocols to promote effective instructional practices and implementation of district-approved strategies.
9. Participate as a team member of a school Network and work closely with Network Assistant Superintendents.
10. Work closely with the Principals to meet the support needs of teachers and departments in each school. Support may include:
- Co-planning and Co-teaching with teachers.
- Lesson Planning.
- Studying student work for evidence of learning in support of raising achievement.
- Appropriately utilize and train teachers to use Literacy assessments, both formative and summative, to inform instruction.
11. Support and work closely with ITLs and Literacy Academic Coaches.
12. Provide targeted and differentiated support for teachers based on need.
13. Participate in regular Curriculum department meetings.
14. Work with the Executive Director and other literacy staff to develop and implement both short and long-range plans.
15. Stay abreast of current research-based instructional theory and practices in the areas of content, curriculum design and research-based instructional theory and practices.
16. Work collaboratively with principals and members of Performance Management to ensure adherence and support of the district's teacher evaluation system.
17. Actively participate in and monitor the process of developing and administering Curriculum-Based Assessments for and to schools.
18. Participate in professional networks and associations; develop and sustain outsider partnerships.
19. Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Additional Job Information
Physical Demands: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.
Work Environment:
1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-worker
2. Frequently required to work at fast pace
3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.
4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines, and workload.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Work Environment:
1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-worker
2. Frequently required to work at fast pace
3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.
4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines, and workload.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
