K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator

Title
K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator
Description    
Coordinates and implements K–12 curriculum and assessment initiatives for the entire campus. Facilitates and collaborates with multiple groups to forward the curricular mission of the campus.  Oversees all aspects of K-12 student assessment to include implementation, collection, review and reporting of standardized test results.

Development and Implementation

Develops and implements K -12 curriculum and assessment initiatives for the campus.  Coordinates planning and implementation for all K-12 professional development activities.  Acts as an instructional leader to work closely with campus curriculum coordinators, principals, system-wide curriculum specialists and various committees to address the needs of the student learning community.  Reports on curriculum initiatives, regarding progress and outcomes to multiple audiences including CET, CMT, Leadership Teams, K-12 faculty, etc.

Data Analysis and Research

Collects, analyzes, and interprets results using multiple sources of relevant data. Coordinates and facilitates student assessment processes across the K-12 campus. Reviews results of data analysis with Hope Po`o Kula, CMT, curriculum coordinators, principals, counselors, parents, leadership teams, and faculty, as appropriate.

Projects, Operations and Process Improvement

Participates in 1) on going campus improvement processes (e.g. coordination of accreditation work).  2) developing and assisting in the formulation of short and long-term curriculum and assessment goals; 3) the planning and implementation of strategies for meeting goals 4) professional development opportunities that focus on promising practices necessary to acquire additional skill sets to better facilitate the duties of a curriculum and assessment coordinator; 4) coordinating implementation of K-12 Curriculum Renewal Process. Monitors quality and effectiveness of K-12 curriculum planning and implementation.   Coordinates and develops K-12 projects and programs that support curriculum and assessment initiatives.

Position Requirements    
Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational leadership or closely related field.
5 or more years or related work experience in teaching.
Knowledge of current theories and practices in K-12 curriculum and assessment methodology (across all disciplinary areas), child development, standards based education, and staff development.
Ability to function independently to facilitate professional learning and curriculum development (identifying needs, having breadth of professional knowledge and networking to select appropriate development activities, integrate new learning with current curriculum).
Excellent working knowledge of educational assessment (to include qualitative and quantitative research methods) and ability to analyze, interpret and present data to a wide range of audiences including administrators, teachers and general staff.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment; prioritize projects and lead working groups; plan and coordinate multiple assignments.
Well-developed intra- and inter-personal and conflict resolution skills to work effectively with staff, teachers, and administrators.
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to actively listen, analyze, synthesize, find creative solutions, and share ideas both in oral and written form.
Working knowledge of computers to include word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with developing curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies in the context of Hawaiian worldview.
Experience in monitoring quality of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within the classroom and school.
Experience working with adult learners.