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Position Title: Curriculum Specialist, World Languages
Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 Month
Reports to: Executive Director for Teaching & Learning
Shift Length: 8 Hour Day
Union Eligibility: Not Eligible
Eligible for Contract: No
Starting Salary: $110,000.00
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Executive Director for Teaching and Learning and in collaboration with other staff, the World Languages Curriculum Specialist is responsible for leading the design, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the world language curriculum and instruction for grades PK-12th.
Essential Functions:
- Reports regularly to the Executive Director for Teaching and Learning and provides them with oral reports and/or written summaries regarding the status of curriculum and instruction within the district
- Develop and maintain a strategic vision for the world languages programming
- Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of PK-12 world languages standards and instructional practices
- Create, develop, and support the implementation of world languages curriculum documents and resources
- Support the onboarding and provide ongoing professional development of world languages educators
- Conduct classroom visits to support and improve instructional practices to facilitate student learning and the use of world languages in academic and career-related situations
- Collaborate across departments to support program alignment and initiatives
- Assists the Administration in the development of budgets for curriculum development and evaluation, curriculum resource purchases, and staff training
- Oversee the procurement, distribution, selection, and implementation of instructional materials
- Apply innovative thinking to explore and implement a variety of educational models to expand world languages programming and assessments
- Conduct program evaluation, support reporting requirements, and maintain compliance with district and state expectations
- Advocate and promote world languages programming by coordinating with key stakeholder groups
- Coordinate districtwide world languages events and enrichment opportunities
- Conducts curriculum meetings for area as required
- Coordinates the development of curriculum objectives for the area; monitors the implementation and evaluation of these objectives
- Attends curriculum and other professional conferences
- Promotes innovation within the curriculum area
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess good computer skills are a must
- Work and interact effectively with others
- Interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Promote cultural competence and understanding in others
- Possess knowledge of world languages acquisition principles and culturally responsive instruction
- Stay abreast of current research and best practices in world languages learning and proficiency development
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Experience:
- Five years of teaching experience, preferably in world languages; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
- Masters Degree in education or related field (preferred)
- Missouri Teaching Certification in a World Language (required)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally reach below knees, waist to knee, waist to chest, chest to shoulder and above shoulder
- Ability to occasionally pull, lift, carry, and push 15 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The demands of an extended workday (coverage of district-sponsored activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.)
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but youll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.
- Fully-paid health insurance for self
- $30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
- $40,000 group term life insurance
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
- Pension plan
- Robust wellness programs
Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.