Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (Preferably in Curriculum & Instruction or Content Specific)
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, and a minimum of three years of successful experience as a school or district level coach
• Certified by the State of Tennessee
• Meets the health and physical requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Oversees the development and maintenance of the total system-wide Elementary level instructional programs,

K-12

1. Plans and directs curriculum improvement activities, pilot programs, and special projects at the system-wide level;
2. Provides assistance to and coordinates activities with instructional supervisors;
3. Assists principals, curriculum coordinators, and other certification personnel in developing instructional programs consistent with system goals and objectives;
4. Oversees evaluative procedures for instructional programs, K-12;
5. Makes monthly status reports of all programs related to curriculum and instruction to the CAO
6. Makes budgetary recommendations to the CAO
7. Assists in planning and coordinating state-federal projects relating to the instructional program;
8. Coordinates the development of curriculum guidelines and other related materials for K-12;
9. Coordinates summer curriculum development activities with K-5 instructional supervisors;
10. Coordinates with the Director of Schools for a smooth transition of elementary, and special education curriculum;
11. Oversees and evaluates the integration of technology as a tool for instruction and learning in all schools, K-12;
12. Performs such other duties as assigned by the CAO

Physical Demands:

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Temperament:

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instruction.
• Adaptability to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

This position reports to the Chief Academic Officer