Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Multilingual Learning

Position Overview:

The Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Multilingual Learning is a district-level instructional leader responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum across all grade levels in English language immersion and dual language immersion settings. The coordinator leads efforts in curriculum development, instructional resource selection, and delivery of professional development to ensure high-quality instruction for our culturally and linguistically diverse population of learners.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field in education

Valid teaching license/certification (Professional Educator License)

Minimum of 4-5 years of successful teaching experience 

English and Spanish language proficiency required 

English as a second language and/or bilingual education license preferred

Director of Curriculum and Instruction licensure preferred

Experience with instructional or school improvement processes, and/or curriculum development preferred

Essential Functions:

Curriculum Development & Revision

Support teams in the processes for regular curriculum review and revision across 4K-12 subject areas within and outside of the dual language program

Maintain curriculum maps, pacing guides, and instructional frameworks

Assist Directors and teachers in the implementation of curriculum to ensure consistency and quality

Professional Development & Training

Plan and facilitate professional learning for teachers and administrators related to curriculum design and implementation and high-expertise instruction

Develop materials and resources to support curriculum design and implementation and high-expertise instruction

Design resources to support individuals or Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with high-expertise instructional practices and scaffolds to meet diverse student learning needs

Leadership & Collaboration

Collaborates with school and district leaders, teachers, instructional coaches, and other stakeholders to improve and enhance curriculum and instructional practices to meet the needs of all learners

Stay current on educational research, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Support teams in the development and use of learning progressions to inform standards-based grading practices 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive understanding of curriculum design, development, and implementation in classrooms in which English is the language of instruction and in dual language settings

Deep knowledge of academic and language standards and development of learning progressions

Ability to instruct educators in culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices

Understanding of biliteracy and disciplinary literacy

Experience with a variety of instructional methodologies and scaffolding strategies

Strong background in professional development design and facilitation

Understanding of adult learning principles

Proficiency in using data to inform instruction

Ability to successfully facilitate teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Personal Attributes:

Visionary: Passionate about achieving educational excellence that guarantees the success of all students

Curious: Lifelong learner who seeks to understand multiple perspectives

Collaborative: Works effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve a common goal

Flexible: Adaptable and responsive to emerging educational trends and research and capable of leading change

Optimistic: Encourages others and fosters collective efficacy within teams and the system.

Self-aware: Mindful of one’s own impact and open to constructive feedback

Resilient and perseverant: Able to continue moving forward through leadership challenges

Balanced focus: Detail-oriented yet able to maintain a big-picture perspective

Working Conditions:

This job is performed primarily inside with the occasional need to go to meetings outside the building and/or to other District buildings.