PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Provide leadership for the instructional programs of the district, grades 6th - 12th by facilitating programs and systems that support the educational progress of students and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Texas Teacher Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Possess knowledge and experience in curriculum systems, including design, and backwards planning
• Possess knowledge and training in supervision
• Possess knowledge of the Effective Schools Framework
• Possess an understanding of assessment practices and procedures
• Exhibit evidence of data-driven decision-making skills
• Understanding of the instructional material and selection process
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a variety of audiences
• Knowledgeable preparing and evaluating reports and records
• Ability to interpret data to evaluate program effectiveness
• Advanced level of working knowledge of TEKS
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus-building skills.
• Possess knowledge of technology and its value in enhancing academic achievement.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience as a teacher in assigned curricular area.
• Successful experience as an instructional leader at the campus or district level

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide curriculum resources for a variety of experiences and levels
• Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide high-quality learning opportunities for MISD staff
• Lead department new hires through a Teaching & Learning onboarding process
• Support growth of department members by targeted professional learning and coaching
• Prepare district wide professional learning information for the Teaching & Learning Department, ensuring catering and special needs are addressed
• Conduct research and develop the educational program designed to meet both the state standard and community needs
• Directs the development, and implementation of district wide curricular programs, projects, and activities
• Comply, interpret, and implement school policies established by state and federal law, State Board of Education rule, and local school board policy related to Teaching and Learning
• Utilize the coaching model to grow and support coordinators and/or facilitators
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to provide instructional programs that improve achievement of ALL students
• Evaluate the grading and reporting system to ensure that district policies are appropriately followed and recommend changes when needed
• Develop, conduct, or arrange professional learning sessions for district and campus staff in relation to instruction and compliance pieces
• Serve as a content expert and consultant to administrators at all levels
• Analyze test results and utilize data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching-learning process, oversee and support DCP creation and review
• Support campuses through PLCs, learning walks, and data meetings
• Support coordinators in the work of vendor vetting, curriculum/DCP feedback, and in creating systems that help the Teaching & Learning department more effective and efficient
• Consult in revising or adding courses per state requirements and system requirements
• Participate in the district-level decision making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs of the district
• Evaluate and implement high-quality instructional materials, including textbooks and digital resources
• Participate in professional organization meetings in specified curricular content areas.
• Assist in the implementation of policies of the MISD
• Serve as a liaison between TEA, Region X and MISD
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or the Superintendent
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Content Coordinators - Secondary

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Writing routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis
• Managing multiple projects, communicating effectively with all publics, and making sound decisions while maintaining emotional control
• Maintaining and displaying a positive attitude
• Expecting and reflecting the highest of expectations

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Intermittent walking, sitting, and standing
• Occasional warehouse visits to inventory merchandise and occasional lifting, moving of up to 20lbs
• Travel within the district and state
• Prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Employment begins: July 1, 2024

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or for any other reason prohibited by law.