Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a K-12 Math Curriculum Specialist under the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Department.  Existing Durango School District 9-R 183 Day Licensed Staff hired into this position will be placed on the Cell they currently reside on times 1.05 index plus an additional 10 days for the total salary, per the current Licensed Compensation System guidelines.  New hires to the District will be placed within the range below.   Begins August 1, 2024.

Job Title: Instructional Specialist - K-12 Math Curriculum Specialist                                

Pay Grade: Licensed Compensation System

Job Family:  Licensed                                               

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment  

Prepared Date: 

Typical Work Year: 193 days

SUMMARY: The Instructional Specialist is an integral part of ensuring all students meet or exceed district graduation standards and developing a collaborative culture among adult learning communities. The role of the specialist is to develop teacher understanding, their reflective capacity, and artful application of research based instructional practices, data-based decision making, and the delivery of standards-aligned learning plans for the success of every student. The Instructional Specialists will collaborate with one another to create and facilitate effective adult learning opportunities that align with the district vision and mission. He/she ensures effective instruction in the classroom through modeling, co-teaching/planning, facilitating professional learning communities, providing feedback to teachers, and presenting best practices. The Instructional Specialist will demonstrate passion and leadership in providing successful learning experiences for every student. The Instructional Specialist is not a supervisory position and will not include the evaluation of teachers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's K-12 mathematics curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to identify curriculum needs and develop effective instructional resources.
• Provide professional development for teachers on effective math pedagogy, curriculum implementation, and assessment strategies.
• Coach and mentor instructional leaders and teachers in the use of research-based instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes.
• Analyze student data to identify areas of strength and weakness, and use this data to inform curriculum development and instruction.
• Stay current on math education research and trends, and identify and recommend new instructional materials and resources.
• Support the integration of technology into the math curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with parents and the community about the district's math program.
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the District’s internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director, Superintendent or their designees.
• Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve. Continuity reflects and refines practice based on feedback.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university. Extensive education and/or training in Thinking Strategies and/or Visible Thinking instructional model for teaching and learning is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum: Three years of successful teaching experience required. Experience in teacher leadership, learning focused conversations, and/or cognitive coaching preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license required. Colorado Teaching License.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with teachers with diverse needs in various contexts.
• Ability to develop and implement lessons and programming that lead to student success in meeting the graduation standards.
• Ability to lead others.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/ department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to utilize formative and summative assessments to assess student learning.

 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Computers and general office equipment.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.
• Presentation tools.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.