Senior Manager of Curriculum, Programming and Performance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 5+ years related experience and / or training; Commitment to company mission, vision, and values.
• MAC and PC proficient : Microsoft Office (O365, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), other relevant platforms / software programs, educational technology, and mobile communication device.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as the Deputy State Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Manager of Secondary Programming and Performance is responsible for providing secondary (6-12) curricular leadership across subject areas under the direction of the Sr.

Director of Curriculum through :

• Studying, evaluating, and implementing innovative techniques & methods;
• Providing leadership in the development, articulation & implementation of an exemplary curricular program and assessment;
• Improving the instruction program through assisting with evaluation;
• Assisting in the coordination of a positive staff development program;
• Coordinating school to careers program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides coordination of the creation of a new high school model for CSUSA with several variations (Magnet charter model, comprehensive model and specialty model)
• Provides coordination of the creation of a new academy model for 6-8 middle school levels incorporating career and technical tracks, industry certification and high school course offerings
• Focuses on the closing the opportunity gap for students to access college-level courses in high school and earn college-credit in high school
• Focuses on closing the opportunity gap for students to access high-school level courses in middle school and earn high-school credit in middle school
• Collaborates with state directors and state directors of curriculum to improve acceleration across schools, states and national network
• Coordinates with National Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction the Quest 0 process of master schedule analysis to improve programmatic offerings to align with the new academy model for 6-8 middle school and high school
• Serves as a resource person in curriculum, instruction and assessment across subject areas at the secondary level
• Provides leadership to assure correlation between curriculum and state / national standards
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors the program of instruction for subject areas and oversees annual updates of curriculum guides.
• Provides input for the curriculum and instruction budget.
• Previews new instructional materials and arranges for piloting by teachers
• Studies and evaluates new curriculum instruction and assessment techniques for possible use by classroom teachers
• Assists in the evaluation of subject areas as designated
• Arranges for staff development programs
• Assists teaching staff with the implementation of new curriculum guides and new instructional materials
• Assists in the selection of 6-12 instructional materials
• Stays current in the particular field through professional readings, seminars, workshops, and conventions
• Identifies and coordinates opportunities for professional growth for teachers; e., clinics, workshops, conferences, conventions, etc.
• Develops and implements grant programs
• Serves as liaison with post secondary institutions
• Participates on various business, industry and post-secondary committees
• Encourages curricular integration of general education and career & technical education
• Coordinates School to Careers Program
• Coordinates projects with other curriculum coordinators and administrators within the Division of Teaching & Learning.
• Coordinate middle and high school course catalogs
• Student information system liaison with technology

MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates ability to lead people and get results through others
• Builds capacity of those around them and has the ability to conduct formal evaluations
• Ability to effectively train new hires and provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Looks for proactive ways to improve and promote quality within the state. Ensures state team members are implementing best practices.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values and strategic priorities, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels within the state.
• Continually demonstrates poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities / projects while maintaining flexibility. Must be detail oriented in multiple facets and drive projects to completion with follow through.
• Computer proficient in O365 and MS Office, other technology devices, instructional software, and knowledge of successful implementation of each.
• Delivers dynamic presentations that engage audience and participants.
• Ability to consistently be at work, adding value, arriving and departing on time, to deliver clear instructions, respond to executive direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, to interpret data, to detect errors and prepare reports. Thinks creatively for how to best implement state-level instructional plans.
• Strong customer service and orientation.
• Broad conceptual perspective and forward-thinking on educational issues and their long- term impact on the schools within the state and the company itself.
• Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leaders, national team members, and other stakeholders.

As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.

• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all stakeholders : being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 5+ years related experience and / or training; Commitment to company mission, vision, and values.
• MAC and PC proficient : Microsoft Office (O365, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), other relevant platforms / software programs, educational technology, and mobile communication device.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as the Deputy State Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter :

• Usual school and office working conditions
• Multiple work locations within the state of Florida
• Travel is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required
• Travel is required
• Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA's policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.