DATE: April 19, 2022

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: Rachel Price, Human Resource Director

SUBJECT: Notice of Vacancy – Internal/External

Coquille School District has the following opening:

POSITION: Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the 2022/2023 school year

SALARY: $90,000-$110,000

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Hold or be eligible to hold an Oregon Administrative License

3 years teaching experience – multiple grade levels preferred

Current ODL

COMPLETE APPLICATION:

A Complete Application Consists of:

• 
  Letter of interest
• Resume
• Application

https://coquille.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

• Three letters of recommendation

SEND TO:

Rachel Price

Coquille School District 8

970 N Central Blvd.

Coquille, OR 97423

Or Email: rprice@coquille.k12.or.us

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pre-employment background and drug testing required.

Coquille School District is an EOE.

If you have a disability and need this publication in an alternate form, please contact Coquille School District 8 541-396-2181

Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Reports to: Superintendent

Position Overview:

The Director of Curriculum and Instruction formulates and implements a vision of effective instruction for the Coquille School District aimed at developing and sustaining the highest possible level of progressive educational programs and services. As a key member of the district leadership team, the Director collaborates with the Director of Special Programs, and other district administrators and Directors in providing strategic direction and implementing systemic improvement in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and other school improvement initiatives, as well as the professional development of staff. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction focuses on closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for traditionally underserved students, ensuring equity services and cultivating diversity in the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Hold or be eligible to hold an Oregon Administrative License

3 years teaching experience—multiple grade levels preferred

Background in Curriculum design, implementation, and training

Background in Instructional coaching and teacher mentoring

Current ODL

Essential Functions:

• Personally mentors new teachers and facilitates their professional development.
• Promotes the systemic implementation of progressive educational practices, such as proficiency-based teaching and learning, social-emotional learning, and quality instruction that ensures equity for all learners.
• Communicates with principals and teachers to design and/or facilitate professional development for district staff.
• Mentors using on-site visits and multi-point data as the basis for decisions aimed at raising the skill set of new staff.
• Works in tandem with the principals to ensure the K-12 articulation of curriculum, academic and social/emotional/behavioral expectations, and to drive district wide instructional improvements in a coherent manner that supports Board and district goals.
• Works with building to create building level professional development for certified and classified staff.
• Prepares Federal Program plans: Title I, Title II, Title IV, and Title X
• Grant writing: Student Investment Account (SIA Grant), High School Success (HSS Grant), ESSR III Grant
• TECH Team Leader
• TAG Coordinator
• District Test Coordinator – SBAC annual training for administrators and staff
• Homeless liaison for the District
• Provides data analysis as required
• Supervision of personnel as directed by the Superintendent.
• Participates in their own professional development, conferences, and workshops as directed by the Superintendent.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive education program aimed at preparing every student for success.
• Ability to lead improvement efforts toward identified instructional targets by motivating and mentoring new teachers and facilitating systemic change strategies, with an emphasis on progressive educational practices.
• Commitment to equity in educational opportunities for students. Find/lead professional development opportunities for staff, especially with regard to members of traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents/guardians, the community, institutions of higher education, business leaders, and administrative staff.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction, program evaluation, leadership development, school improvement, budget management, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state/federal regulations and accreditation requirements governing public education programs.

Physical Requirements:

In an eight-hour day, employee may:

• Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours
• Drive 1-2 Hours
• Sit 1-2 Hours
• Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours
• Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours Up to a weight of 50 lbs
• Climb Stairs Occasionally
• Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently
• Use feet for repetitive movements Occasionally

Note: If hired, no unauthorized comments or postings about district business or students are allowed on social media.

This job description, revised April 14, 2022, supersedes all prior descriptions for this position.