Curriculum Specialist - Westview High School 23-24
Company: Omaha Public Schools
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Curriculum SpecialistLOCATION: Westview High School
Reports to: Building Principal Work Schedule/ FLSA Status: 188 Days
plus time equivalent to 30 additional work daysSalary Schedule:
Commensurate with experience and education plus 15 percent of the
regular teaching salary/ As outlined in applicable negotiated
agreement Please note the Curriculum Specialist position is
considered a teaching position and is not reported to the state of
Nebraska as an administrative position. Knowledge Skills and
Abilities:
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in education related fields.
- A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with applicable content
area endorsements. Endorsements in the area of administration and
supervision or curriculum and instruction for secondary education
preferred.
- Minimum of four years successful teaching experience.
Successful teaching experience in a multicultural diverse urban
setting preferred.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of the philosophy, purpose
and function within an urban school district.
- Demonstrates an empathy for helping to lead a strong diverse
urban educational environment.
- Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will
learn.
- Demonstrated record of success which exemplifies instructional
leadership, standards of academic excellence and personal
integrity.
- Knowledge of current educational trends/issues impacting the
high school.
- Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with
students, staff, parents, administration and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment including
appropriate handling of all confidential matters with a minimum of
supervision.
- Exemplary problem solving, organizational, and time management
skills.
- Demonstrated technology skills and experience with software
including Infinite Campus, Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Assists in Implementing Board policies and the Academic Action
Plan School wide for the staff and students.
- Ability to make plans, schedules, decisions, and solve problems
with only general direction.
- Ability to recognize, encourage and stimulate professional
growth and initiative on the part of the staff
- The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the
ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents,
administrators and the community. A willingness and demonstrated
abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality
education.
- Knowledge of OPS's mission, purpose, goals and the role of
every employee in achieving each of them Essential Performance
Responsibilities
- Promote a school environment that is safe and conducive to
student learning.
- Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will
learn.
- Serve as a member of the building leadership team.
- Monitor the delivery, coordination, and articulation of
instruction in area(s) assigned.
- Adjusts to events, processes and behaviors which disrupt daily
routines.
- Works extended hours, including evening activities, to meet job
demands.
- Assists with teacher evaluation procedures and teachers as
assigned by building principal
- Inventories, monitors and requests department supplies,
materials and equipment.
- Supervises the work of substitute teachers.
- Provides for new teacher orientation and staff in-service
needs.
- Promote continuous curriculum and instructional
improvements.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal, Administrative Team,
and school staff to best meet the educational needs of the student
population based on individual student needs.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team
in conducting, coaching visits and providing feedback for
continuous growth to staff.
- Works collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative
Team in guiding decision making and problem solving in relation to
student, family, or team needs.
- Maintain the District's overall mission; assist in supporting
and implementing board policies and the academic action plan school
wide with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community
members.
- Maintain the School's overall mission; assist in supporting and
implementing school guidelines with students, staff,
parents/guardians, and community members.
- Demonstrates the promotion of life-long learning by
participating in pertinent professional development in both the
academic curriculum as well as cultural proficiency and awareness
of understanding diversity
- Maintain effective communication with all supporting divisions
within the Omaha Public School district as well as students, staff,
parents/guardians and community members.
- Communicates with a wide range of job-required personal
contacts in a constructive, professional manner.
- Serves as a positive, mature role model.
- Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements.
- Prepares special and/or routine reports and letters of
correspondence.
- The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the
ability to work effectively with students, members of the
instructional staff and the community. NOTE: The statements herein
are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as
assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators
as designated by the Superintendent. Equipment: This position may
require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to
basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and
fax machine. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment
use. Travel: Limited travel may be required. Physical and Mental
Demands, Work Hazards:
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Must have organization, time management, communication, and
interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building environments. Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers
and vendors.
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the department
supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability
to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and
maintain a positive attitude with all customers and
colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers
in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive
customer service. Employee Punctuality and Appearance
- In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are
expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled
hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has
received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from
the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a
manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and
is appropriate for their position. Terms of Employment This
position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The
terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws
regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and
Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change
from time to time, and the Teacher Contract. If your position is
represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your
employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between
OPS and collective bargaining representative. Terms of employment
are contingent upon:
- Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other
required license.
- A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable
for the position sought and working with or around students.
- Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work
in the United States.
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required
by federal law for your position).
- Execution and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented
by OPS. Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship
status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in
its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to
the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following
individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and
Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. ) The Omaha Public
School District is committed to providing access and reasonable
accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and
employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability
accommodation in the application process please contact the human
resources department at .
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