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Interim Middle School English/Social Studies Curriculum & Instructional Coordinator (2012-2013)
Pollard and High Rock Middle Schools

Interim Middle School English/Social Studies Curriculum & Instructional Coordinator (2012-2013)

Posted: Continuous 2012-06-21
Pollard and High Rock Middle Schools
Needham Public Schools
Needham MA 02492
  Position:
The interim Middle School Mathematics/Science Curriculum & Instructional Coordinator provides curriculum leadership, maintenance, review and revision along with teacher professional development, instructional coaching, and teacher supervision and evaluation at both the High Rock (grade 6) and Pollard (grade 7 and 8) Middle Schools.  He/she collaborates with the Math/Science Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator and works with and is a resource to the principals at both schools to ensure a cohesive Middle School academic program that engages all students.  Additionally, the coordinator works with counterparts at the elementary and high school levels and with the district's Director of Program Development to ensure a coherent vertically articulated K-12 program. Responsibilities:
  • Support student academic transition between grade levels and schools
  • Provides direct support to all classroom teachers in implementing standards-based instructional and assessment practices through consultation, coaching, and the maintenance of active professional learning communities
  • Assists the principals to initiate practices based on identified needs of students and teachers
  • Works with principals and teachers to develop and implement appropriate professional development opportunities
  • Works with principals and teachers to implement recommendations resulting from program reviews
  • Provides leadership for curriculum reviews, modifications and improvements.
  • Sets measurable improvement goals for increased student achievement based on assessment data and observation.
  • Oversees the ordering, distribution and storage of curriculum materials
  • Serves as a member of the principals' leadership team
  • Assist new teachers and teachers new to a grade level through regular consultation and coaching
  • Works with the principals to hire, supervise and evaluate teachers
  • Maintain expertise through membership and participation in professional associations, reading professional journals, and by attending workshops and conferences
  • Plan and chair department meetings.  Work with teachers and principals to plan and organize early release day programs.
  Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Master’s Degree required.
  • Certification at the Middle School level as either a English or Social Studies teacher
  • Certification or ability to acquire certification as a Supervisor/Director
  • Working knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks in English and Social Studies.
  • Working knowledge of MCAS assessment and test score analysis practices.
  • Demonstrated experience developing standards-based curriculum and in implementing standards-based instructional practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and sustaining Professional Learning Communities
  • Experience in using data to inform instructional practice
  • Experience as a professional developer and academic coach
  • Ability to conduct formal teaching observations and to provide constructive feedback
  • Proficient in the use of technology to support data analysis and instruction
  Reports to:
  • High Rock Principal
  • Pollard Principal
  • Director of Program Development

Work Schedule:
Teacher work year plus 10 days for a total of 195 days.  The additional ten days will include time before and after the regular school year.  The workday of the curriculum coordinator shall be at least the length of the teacher day plus whatever additional time is necessary for the performance of the curriculum coordinator’s duties.

License:
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an English or Social Studies teacher, and Supervisor/Director

Selection Procedure:
All resumes will be screen and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process
 
Application Procedure:
Please apply online: www.generalasp.com/needham/onlineapp

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

It is the policy of the Needham Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.  The Needham Public School System is a member of METCO, Empowering Multicultural Initiatives (EMI) and the Greater Boston School Human Resources Network.  Candidates who have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply.

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