UNO Charter School Network: Manager of Curriculum and Assessment

Position Description: Manager of Curriculum and Assessment

Opening Date: 2013

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Reports to: Chief of Academic Affairs

Location: 954 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL

How to Apply: Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/uno/onlineapp/default.aspx

Position Overview

The Manager of Curriculum and Assessment (MCA) promotes and implements best practices for curriculum and assessment planning, delivery, and alignment across the UNO Charter School Network. In addition, the MCA is accountable for the execution of formative and summative assessments given K-12 annually.

Core Responsibilities

• Develops the overarching vision and goals for UNO's K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 academic curriculum
• Leads the development of both the elementary and secondary curriculum programs, selecting the appropriate materials and resources for each grade level/content area
• Assesses the current curriculum planning and implementation structure throughout the network and provides recommendations for further developments and/or improvements
• Creates and implements an annual curriculum review protocol to ensure rigor and alignment with interim assessments
• Manages the network's successful transition to the Common Core Standards for the 2013-2014 School Year
• Designs planning templates (i.e., year-long maps, unit plans, lesson plans, mini-lessons, etc.) that empower teachers to prepare for and provide instruction that is specially-tailored to their students' needs, with the Common Core Standards/College Readiness Standards as the driving force behind their planning
• Facilitates collaborative committees of directors and teachers to make curriculum decisions for specific content areas
• Evaluates effectiveness of existing assessment systems and coordinates adjustments and/or improvements
• Designs and implements a rigorous, network-wide interim assessment data analysis protocol
• Coordinates and executes preparation for Network standardized tests (STEP, NWEA, ISAT, EPAS)
• Ensures continual, tight alignment among curriculum, instruction and assessments as academic program evolves

Key Characteristics

Commitment to Equity: Passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.

Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations. Builds positive relationships in and out of the organization.

Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues increased student growth and achievement; willing to do whatever it takes to make gains

Solutions-Oriented: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.

Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic organization; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.

Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.

Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines

Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to stakeholder needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

Qualifications:

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of teaching experience (required)
• One (1) or more years of administrative or management experience (preferred)
• Proven track record of student academic progress/achievement under candidate's instructional leadership

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in education and/or related field (required)
• Master's Degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or related field (required)

UNO Network is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to an UNO Charter School. The Network of UNO Charter Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.