Humanities Coordinator, 3-6 - Somerville, United States - Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

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Somerville, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Humanities Curriculum Coordinator plays a crucial role in driving continuous improvement for grades K - 6, ultimately leading to enhanced student success.

Working closely with campus and district leadership, the Coordinator identifies key priorities in literacy and social studies instruction and devises effective plans to address them.

Responsibilities of the Coordinator include supporting leadership and teachers in implementing curriculum and best practices to achieve student learning goals.

Essential Functions:

Utilizes content expertise and principles of culturally responsive teaching to guide curriculum selection and implementation, offering professional development opportunities for staff
Customizes existing curriculum to better suit the needs of teachers and students
Conducts regular teacher observations to provide feedback and identify learning requirements for students and teachers (in collaboration with campus leaders)
Assists campus leaders in understanding and implementing the curriculum, as well as in observing and providing effective instructional feedback
Selects assessment tools to monitor student learning progress and supports their effective utilization by teachers and campus leaders
Analyzes student learning data to pinpoint students requiring extra support, as well as to identify learning trends and areas for improvement
Collaborates with campus leaders and teacher teams to analyze their data, draw actionable conclusions, and devise effective action plans to bridge achievement gaps
Evaluates student learning and observational data to identify strengths and areas for improvement in instructional practices within classrooms, and facilitates the creation of efficient action plans to swiftly address needs
Identifies primary goals and next steps in content area instruction across campuses, supporting leadership teams in setting priorities and devising effective plans to tackle identified areas
Promotes the effective use of Collaborative Inquiry teams to analyze data, identify student strengths and needs, review student work, and plan units and lessons effectively
Supports the formulation of robust intervention and acceleration strategies, including summer assistance programs
Assists in the establishment of effective multitiered support systems by identifying and endorsing best practice intervention strategies, providing or facilitating professional development, advising campus leadership teams on design and implementation, and working closely with Literacy Specialists
Organizes/conducts regular professional development sessions to align with campus and district objectives

Additional Functions:

Contributes to district professional development initiatives during both the summer and school year, such as the New Teacher Institute
Participates in campus-based instructional leadership teams
Engages as a member of the district-based academic leadership team
Carries out any additional responsibilities or tasks assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, demonstrating a track record of positively influencing student achievement and prior involvement in teacher leadership roles
Master's Degree preferred, Bachelor's Degree required
Proficiency in curriculum development and/or adaptation
Experience with EL ELA considered advantageous
Thorough understanding of research-based early and elementary literacy best practices, including assessment techniques
Committed to a Science of Reading approach supported by research
Deep expertise in and dedication to culturally responsive teaching
Skilled in data analysis and strategic action planning
Ability to enhance individual teacher practices and foster strong teams
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to cultivate a community of adult learners
Proficient in providing and receiving constructive feedback
Devotion to the educational mission, vision, and values of Prospect Hill Academy
Demonstrated cultural proficiency
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with clear oral and written communication with staff
Commitment to serving a diverse student community through positive relationships, high expectations, and relentless support
Embraces a growth mindset and values reflective practice
Enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues and supervisors
Proficient in Google Suite