Curriculum Support Teacher

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to translate state standards into meaningful classroom experiences and help teachers organize and implement the district curriculum.

You will coach teachers, plan professional learning, evaluate instructional programs using data, and collaborate with the curriculum department; a Master’s, a Georgia Early Childhood (P‑5) certificate, and at least 3 years of elementary teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required or in progress.
• Georgia Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood (P-5) required or eligible.
• Reading Specialist certification or Reading Endorsement preferred.
• Completion of Fulton County Early Literacy Phonics Pathway preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful elementary teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with teachers to interpret and implement District curriculum.
• Assist teachers in organizing curriculum and using effective teaching strategies.
• Serve as advisor and consultant to beginning teachers.
• Participate in selection of instructional materials, supplies, and textbooks.
• Plan workshops and professional learning for teachers, assistants, parents, volunteers.
• Assist principal in evaluating instructional program and data analysis.
• Recommend curriculum adjustments to meet diverse learning needs.
• Participate in district-wide curriculum development and assessment.
• Review state statutes and monitor local compliance and improvements.
• Liaise between local school and curriculum department.
• Consult with parents regarding curriculum and student placement.
• Assist with inventorying textbooks and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Training design

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

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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

• 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

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

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