Curriculum and Instructional Coaching Specialist at Rosslyn Academy

Curriculum Specialist Duties

• Facilitate the development of standards-based curriculum and conversations across all grade levels and subjects) including but not limited to developing/refining K-12 scope and sequences, supporting horizontal and vertical alignment, and ensuring coherence across grade levels.
• Evaluate and improve units of instruction to meet curricular goals and academic standards.
• Lead school-wide assessments and facilitate/monitor progress monitoring programs (i.e. MAP, DIBELS, Exact Path, etc.). This includes coordinating, scheduling, and providing teacher training and ongoing support.
• Lead/monitor teams moving through phased curriculum review cycles (Research & Auditing, Implementing, Monitoring, Evaluation & Adjusting curriculum) including selecting and reviewing texts/materials for specific subjects.
• Facilitate Subject Area Leader (SAL) meetings and ongoing conversations, supporting leaders with ongoing direction of subject area curriculum development.
• Administer/monitor curriculum mapping software (Curriculum Trak, etc), ensuring curricular alignment and clarity, and reporting regularly on progress and areas for improvement.
• Lead parent training sessions related to changes in curriculum and instructional practices.
• Assist in developing and facilitating designated schoolwide professional development.
• Instructional Coach duties
• Implement S.O.A.R - New Educator Support Program components (required coaching cycles, instructional planning assistance, and Faculty Formation participation) with all new teachers.
• Develop and facilitate teacher workshops (Professional Development sessions, Lunch & Learns, Physical/Virtual training) to increase teacher capacity in using student assessment data to drive instructional decisions and improve learning outcomes.
• Assist teachers in developing and achieving SMART growth goals.
• Engage teachers and teaching assistants (TAs) across all levels in professional development, focusing on improving instructional quality through a research-based Jim Knight coaching model.
• Provide personalized or small group coaching sessions and modeling of research-based instructional practices to enhance classroom environments and student performance.
• Serve as a resource for teachers seeking support in instructional methods but not as part of any official teacher improvement plan (unless requested by the teacher).
• Assist teachers, parents, and administrators in making informed decisions that support students' individual academic growth

Other Duties:

• Participate as a member of the Academic Team as requested by the DTL
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DTL
• All other duties as assigned; will take on additional responsibilities within reason.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Leadership: Must be able to develop and lead initiatives as well as give guidance to and mentor the teachers with whom they work.
• Communication: Must be able to clearly explain any changes in curriculum or instruction to teachers, principals, and school staff.
• Decision-making: Must be able to confidently make informed choices about instructional methods and curriculum materials.
• Analytical thinking: Must be able to evaluate student performance data, teaching strategies, and curriculum materials, and then make recommendations based on their analysis.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications and Proficiencies:

• Demonstrated effective team-building and relationship skills.
• A master’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience with success increasing student achievement. Experience across multiple grade levels and subjects is helpful.
• Experience implementing standards-based curriculum and report card systems.
• Familiarity with Advanced Placement, AERO/Common Core, Next Generation Science
• Standards, Structured Literacy and Writing models, and other North American standards/curricula.
• Experience in developing common formative/summative assessments
• Experience with professional development and coaching models such as Jim Knight, PLCs, Adaptive Schools, etc.
• Proven ability to guide other educators in effective teaching strategies, especially differentiation techniques for diverse learners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Experience leading school system change initiatives is preferred.
• Professional temperament and resilience in the face of challenge; ability to navigate difficult situations with poise and perseverance.
• Possesses a data-driven mindset and believes that data is essential for instructional planning and improvement.