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K-8 Manager of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Valley Christian Schools
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Valley Christian Schools is seeking a highly motivated K-8 Manager of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. This role is responsible for leading curriculum planning, instructional coaching, assessment implementation, data analysis, master scheduling, and professional development while collaborating with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure standards alignment and drive academic growth. 

 

Job Summary:

The Manager of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment positions will serve alongside each other, as well as administration and teacher leadership, in the planning and implementation of the school’s curriculum, assessments, scheduling and instructional services. The Manager will monitor educational objectives within ATLAS, to promote alignment to standards and instructional best practices. This position will also serve as an instructional coach to assist teachers in implementing effective pedagogy and assessments. This will include leading and scheduling varied professional development training. The K-8 Manager of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment will lead planning, scheduling, and support of K8 benchmark MAP testing. This will be followed by an analyzation of data and supporting teachers in using that data to drive student growth. 

Additionally, this position will require highly proficient usage of the Renweb student information system, taking the lead in creating K-4 and 5-8 class master schedules, and generating student schedules. Aiding teachers with academic progress monitoring and planning, as well as playing a key role in K8 campus curriculum/classroom resource review cycles and ordering. The Manager will also serve on VCS K12 academic committees where they will present to, and collaborate with, VCS K12 stakeholders (including teachers, administrators, board members and parents).  


Role and Responsibilities:

Curriculum

  • Ensures that curriculum standards are being utilized by teachers by supervising and ensuring the compliance of the implementation of ATLAS and Renweb
  • Assists with curricular resources including review, approval and acquisition 
  • Assists with K8 curricular alignment in all subject areas 
  • Responsible for all curriculum review cycles 
  • Maintains working budgets for curricular resources K8

Instruction

  • Provides input, direction and the development/improvement of K8 instructional programs
  • Provides support with student placement in academic core subjects and creating and scheduling all students K4 & 5-8
  • Provides instructional coaching and team teaching to teachers K8 

Assessment

  • Provides support, oversees and evaluates use of varied formative and summative assessments within unit plans K8
  • Oversees and coordinates MAP testing and supports staff with all stages
  • Provides timely training and feedback to faculty based on testing data to inform instruction; provides follow up of data-based interventions

Professional Development

  • Collaborates with K8 school administration to plan, develop, and facilitate professional development for teachers and instructional staff; this includes the management and liaison of Title II funding with local school districts 

Academic Student Support

  • Responsible for creating and completing all student academic audits.
  • In collaboration with the advising team, identifies students in need of academic support, meets with students, provides follow up and communicates with families on progress


Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that serves as a consistent testimony to others
  • Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
  • Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs
  • Ability to navigate digital mapping system (ATLAS) and work with teaching standards
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
  • Ability to multi-task with organization and without direct supervision
  • Meets deadlines; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity and establish/maintain academic systems
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
  • Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses
  • Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
  • Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education (emphasis in Curriculum management preferred)
  • Minimum of five years classroom teaching experience
  • Previous educational leadership skills (i.e. team lead, department chair, assistant principal, director)

Preferred Skills:

  • Variety of teaching/academic support level experiences (K8)
  • Experience serving in a instructional coach/leadership role

Physical Requirements :

  • Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings 
  • Must be able to work during prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking 
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times 
  • Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
  • Must be able to travel in state and out of state (if necessary for professional development opportunities)

 

Background Check Statement

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

 

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our two East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona. For more information visit valleychristianaz.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.