INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM LEADER(S) 2024-2025 - ELEMENTARY - Bellevue School District

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader provides the central curriculum department staff with assistance in the development and implementation of the K-5 web based curricula and technology initiatives.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Provide the central curriculum department staff with assistance in the development and implementation of the K-5 web based curricula and technology initiatives.
• Work in collaboration with the school principal to plan and facilitate professional development around data, district initiatives, RtI, differentiation and school-based goals through the use of technology.
• In collaboration with other leaders, plan and facilitate professional development related to web-based curriculum and technology initiatives centrally, including summer institute.
• Attend district instructional technology curriculum meetings to learn district-wide initiatives and disseminate information back to their school.
• Attend grade level team meetings to share data and technology initiatives.
• Use data to inform instructional strategies and curriculum improvement
• Coordinate and implement web-based assessments (attend and provide trainings, create schedules, oversee implementation, etc.).
• Provide support to teachers and model lessons through the use of data and technology.
• Research and remain abreast of K-5 district curriculum/technology/data issues, programs and needs, and of state and national trends.
• Collect and analyze student data (e.g., MAP, MSP, Common Assessment, Dibels, etc.)
• Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum, technology resources, and other appropriate accommodations that address special needs student, e.g., gifted, ELL, special education.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by Building Administrator/Central Office Administrator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate,
• Minimum of three years teaching experience

Prefered:

• Experience with a variety of grade levels and content expertise.
• Bilingual Spanish Prefered
• Experience with a variety of assessment tools.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Thorough knowledge of the web-based Bellevue School District common curriculum.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of adults for the purposes of promoting curriculum and technology implementation.
• Eagerness to learn new technology.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making. 
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

This is a general posting for one or more Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

$ 69,816 to $ 130,960 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.