Curriculum Implementation Specialist, PreK Head Start (Immediate Opening)

Job Description Revised: 3/17/2025

Position Title: Curriculum Implementation Specialist Pre-K Head Start Job Title: Curriculum Implementation Specialist Pre-K Head Start Function: Instruction Family: Instructional Support Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education and Head Start Program

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: * $63,420 Mid-Point Salary: $77,053

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date. Minimum Work Days: 210 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary Other Professional Funding Source: This position is Grant funded by Fund 205 (Federal Head Start Grant)

Job Scope

Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. May be responsible for administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may be the lead a group of employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Position Summary

The curriculum implementation specialist is an extension of the Academics and Learning Network Offices who facilitates implementation of the departments' strategic initiatives to improve student achievement through district-wide programmatic support of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development. The curriculum implementation specialist engages with staff by coaching, model teaching, and providing professional development. The work of the curriculum implementation specialist is driven by data and the goals for the Division of Academics and School Leadership.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Apply in-depth knowledge to implement high quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed to assist teachers with developing skills in the preparation/internalization of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, classroom management, and school and community communications. Serve as a liaison between the school, and the assigned office or department.
2. Lead the collaboration with the content area Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating department instructional goals and maintains frequent communication regarding campus support.
3. Design formative assessments for assigned content areas.
4. Design, develop and deliver professional development for teachers on new curriculum components, instructional strategies, and assessment practices that support positive student outcomes.
5. Design and deliver professional development to campus based instructional coaches monthly related to the implementation of high-quality instructional materials used to improve student learning.

Job Description Revised: 3/17/2025

6. Provide curriculum, instruction and assessment support to assigned learning network principals, instructional coaches and instructional superintendent using advanced knowledge to vertically articulate goals and initiatives of the respective content area and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
7. Observe classroom to ensure teachers are delivering instruction aligned with the intended curriculum.
8. Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of the new curriculum and make adjustments as needed.
9. Work closely with school administrators, teachers, curriculum developers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years equivalent experience.
• 3+ years progressive experience in teaching.
• Valid Teaching certification.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years progressive experience in teaching.
• Experience in Head Start programs or classroom experience in PreK / Head Start PK.
• Bilingual/Biliterate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Head Start philosophy, Performance Standards, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Pre-K state laws, state accountability and district procedures
• Extensive knowledge of early learning instruction and assessment
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently utilizing effective time management skills .
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems.
• Knowledge of and skill in implementing appropriate curriculum activities and materials .
• Knowledge of the content area and skill in applying the principles and practices of the area of assignment .

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc .

Job Description Revised: 3/17/2025

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None

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Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non -discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.

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