Summary Assists teachers in translating the requirements, standards, and benchmarks into meaningful experiences for students in the school; Assists teachers in organizing and implementing the curriculum for all students; Serves as a coach, model, and trainer for best practices across the curriculum Essential Duties • Meets with teachers to interpret and help implement the District curriculum • Assists all teachers in organizing curriculum and utilizing effective teaching strategies • Acts as advisor and special consultant to beginning teachers • Administers the initial screening and evaluation of students new to the school to ensure placement at the appropriate instructional level • Participates in the selection of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and textbooks • Assists in the planning of workshops and other professional learning programs for teachers, assistants, parents, and volunteers to help raise the level of student achievement • Assists the principal in the evaluation of the instructional program, including interpreting assessment results and data analysis to help staff plan for instruction • Recommends ways in which the curriculum may be adjusted to meet the special learning needs of students • Participates in District-wide activities such as curriculum writing, assessment development, and strategic planning • Periodically reviews instructionally-related state statutes and assists the principal in monitoring local school compliance and improvements • Serves as a liaison between the local school and the curriculum department • Consults with parents regarding the curriculum and student placement at the request of the principal • Assists with the inventorying, ordering, and distribution of textbooks, equipment, and other District-level instructional resources, as requested by principal • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Master’s Degree Certification/Licensure Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood (P-5) Reading Specialist certification or Reading Endorsement preferred Completion of the Fulton County Early Literacy Phonics Pathway preferred Experience Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of successful elementary teaching experience required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Knowledgeable of the District's overall curriculum goals and experience with techniques to assist teachers and staff in reaching those goals • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups • Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school • Interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators and staff • Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership which results in the best environment • Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues • Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex • Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives • Excellent organizational skills • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Working Conditions • Normal office environment Physical Demands • Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment