Reorganization of Curriculum Department 2008 – 2009 School Year

Curriculum AssessmentInstruction What HowEvidence StateDistrict CampusState District Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills Student Expectations Scope and Sequence Clarifications Common Vocabulary Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills Benchmark Assessment SummativeFormative Instructional Strategies Instructional Methods College Board Exams AP, SAT, ACT Instructional Programs Common Assessment Performance Assessment CSCOPE

Curriculum AssessmentInstruction StateDistrict CampusState District Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction State Board of EducationECISD Board of Trustees Texas Education Agency Principals Texas Education AgencyCentral Administration State Board of Education Central Administration Curriculum Facilitators Classroom Teachers Assessment Coordinator

Need for Reorganization Scope of Responsibility Scope of Responsibility Availability Availability Professional Background Professional Background Involvement in Instructional Process Involvement in Instructional Process Teachers’ desire to spend more time in the classroom Teachers’ desire to spend more time in the classroom

Plan for Reorganization Eliminate Curriculum Coordinator Positions Eliminate Curriculum Coordinator Positions Replace Secondary Department Heads with Curriculum Facilitators (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) Replace Secondary Department Heads with Curriculum Facilitators (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) Add Curriculum Facilitators at the Elementary Level (English Language Arts & Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science) Add Curriculum Facilitators at the Elementary Level (English Language Arts & Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science) Make Assessment Coordinator a Full-Time Position Make Assessment Coordinator a Full-Time Position

General Information Professional Support (not administrative) Professional Support (not administrative) Primary Supervisor – Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Primary Supervisor – Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Supervisor – Campus Principal Secondary Supervisor – Campus Principal 210 Day Contract 210 Day Contract Administrative / Professional Support Pay Grade 1 Administrative / Professional Support Pay Grade 1

Qualifications Master’s Degree (conferred or in- progress) in school administration, teacher leadership, curriculum & instruction, or area of assignment Master’s Degree (conferred or in- progress) in school administration, teacher leadership, curriculum & instruction, or area of assignment Valid Texas Teaching Certificate Valid Texas Teaching Certificate At Least Five Years of Teaching Experience (preferred) at Level of Assignment At Least Five Years of Teaching Experience (preferred) at Level of Assignment

Special Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of CSCOPE design and implementation Knowledge of CSCOPE design and implementation Knowledge TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Knowledge TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Knowledge of TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) Knowledge of TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) Knowledge of National Standards Knowledge of National Standards

Special Knowledge and Skills (cont.) Ability to develop appropriate assessments Ability to develop appropriate assessments Ability to interpret data Ability to interpret data Ability to develop and deliver training Ability to develop and deliver training Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities for Curriculum Management Implementation of CSCOPE Implementation of CSCOPE Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum Recommend CSCOPE modifications Recommend CSCOPE modifications Analyze and interpret assessment data Analyze and interpret assessment data Develop and implement TAKS remediation programs Develop and implement TAKS remediation programs

Major Duties and Responsibilities for Staff Development Attend professional development and share with instructional staff Attend professional development and share with instructional staff Disseminate information regarding current research, best practices, and significant developments at the state and national levels Disseminate information regarding current research, best practices, and significant developments at the state and national levels Research best practices of exemplary schools and work to implement locally Research best practices of exemplary schools and work to implement locally Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance Assist with integration of instructional technology Assist with integration of instructional technology

Other Major Duties and Responsibilities Secondary – teach a limited number of classes Secondary – teach a limited number of classes Elementary – provide periodic remedial and enrichment instruction Elementary – provide periodic remedial and enrichment instruction Plan and coordinate all department / grade level meetings Plan and coordinate all department / grade level meetings Assist with development of district and campus plans Assist with development of district and campus plans