Job Description
Position Objective The Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader provides the central curriculum department staff with assistance in the development and implementation of web based curricula and technology initiatives. Commitment To Equity The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) Provide the central curriculum department staff with assistance in the development and implementation of web based curricula and technology initiatives. Work in collaboration with the school principal to plan and facilitate professional development around data, district initiatives, RtI, differentiation and school-based goals through the use of technology. In collaboration with other leaders, plan and facilitate professional development related to web-based curriculum and technology initiatives centrally, including summer institute. Attend district instructional technology curriculum meetings to learn district-wide initiatives and disseminate information back to their school. Attend grade level team meetings to share data and technology initiatives. Use data to inform instructional strategies and curriculum improvement Coordinate and implement web-based assessments (attend and provide trainings, create schedules, oversee implementation, etc.). Provide support to teachers and model lessons through the use of data and technology. Research and remain abreast of district curriculum/technology/data issues, programs and needs, and of state and national trends. Collect and analyze student data (e.g., MAP, MSP, Common Assessment, Dibels, etc.) Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum, technology resources, and other appropriate accommodations that address special needs student, e.g., gifted, ELL, special education. Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel. Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development. Participate in site-based decision-making processes. Reporting Relationships Reports directly to and is supervised by Building Administrator/Central Office Administrator Required EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require): Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate, Minimum of three years teaching experience Prefered Experience with a variety of grade levels and content expertise. Bilingual Spanish Prefered MLL endorsement preferred Experience with a variety of assessment tools. KNOWLEDGE (position Requirements At Entry) Thorough knowledge of the web-based Bellevue School District common curriculum. Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum. SKILLS (position Requirements At Entry) Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of adults for the purposes of promoting curriculum and technology implementation. Eagerness to learn new technology. Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students. Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making. Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Ability to develop students’ technology literacy. Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach. Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing. Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups. Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment. Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professiona