Curriculum and Testing Coordinator

Principal or Asst. Principal Cert Required: DSCYF Curriculum and Testing Coordinator Opening Date 7/1/2024 Closing Date 7/15/2024 Type of Recruitment Open Competitive Salary Determined by Department of Education Pay Scale Salary Plan FR5 Pay Grade FR5 Shift Hours 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Employment Type Actual Vacancy Employment Term Regular Agency DSCYF/Mgt Sup Svcs/Education Services Location(s) 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE Contact Name DSCYF - Human Resources Contact Phone 302 633 2553

Come work with us! Now offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

This bonus will be paid in two installments: $5,000 upon completing all required training, paperwork, and conditions of hire and $5,000 at 18 months of employment from the original date of hire. Eligible classifications are: Teachers, Special Education Teachers and Teacher’s Aides.

• New employees accepting this incentive must commit to two (2) consecutive years with DSCYF in the above classifications.
  
  

Summary Statement

Are you looking to truly make a difference in a student’s educational journey? Teachers at DSCYF provide instructional planning, monitoring, and support of the educational needs of our students by using the approved curriculum to organize and deliver instruction. The role of the Curriculum and Testing Coordinator exists to provide expertise, recommended resources, and supports to DSCYF teachers across six different facilities (Principal or Asst. Principal certification is required). This position is also responsible for ensuring the students in the six different DSCYF educational sites are receiving consistent educational curriculum that provides appropriate rigor and lessons which are meaningful and engaging. This position also serves as the Comprehensive Induction Program’s Site Coordinator, managing and facilitating the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)’s induction program for all new DSCYF teachers. Furthermore, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all state testing protocols and procedures, managing testing calendars and environments, and facilitating testing at each site. To learn more about the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, please visit https://kids.delaware.gov/jobs-at-dscyf-education-unit/. This position is a 12-month position with scheduled holiday breaks and two short summer breaks and work hours are 8:30-4:30pm.

Unique Characteristics Of Education In This Setting Include

• Small classes of between 2 and 12 students, on average
• Occasional mixed grade/age levels in classes, depending upon current enrollment and student needs
• Teaching year-round, including the summer
• Three-week summer break, in addition to scheduled holiday breaks (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
• Pay is based on the Delaware Code Title 14, Chapter 13,
• 1307. (Teacher pay--scale attached--with an administrative supplement that is based on years of Administrative Experience + Hazardous Duty Pay)
  
  

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position.

• Build and update prioritized curriculum and pacing guides with built in supports and resources for teachers.
• Organize and facilitate professional learning communities among teachers and administrators related to the implementation of prioritized curriculum and pacing guides.
• Assist facility schools in developing professional development plans based upon needs assessments, student data, appropriate schedules, professional development offerings available via DDOE and contracted facilitators.
• Maintain knowledge of Professional Development and training requirements by agency, division, unit, and by the Delaware Department of Education.
• Lead the curriculum committee and assist with selecting appropriate instructional curriculum for unit-wide implementation.
• Provide on-site support to principals and teachers as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Education Unit Supervisor, Special Education Director, and facility leaders to facilitate system, school, and classroom improvement efforts.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with schools centered on support for teaching, learning, curriculum, and instruction.
• Stay current on professional research and disseminate information on evidence-based practices to Education Unit staff.
• Other duties as assigned and as curriculum, instructional, and testing needs change.
• Participate regularly in DDOE Communication and Collaboration Network (CCN), Digital Learning Cadre, Curriculum Cadre, Comprehensive Induction Program Site Coordinator Meetings, and District Test Coordinator Meetings.
• Serve as the DSCYF District Testing Coordinator, including administering testing and providing ongoing supervision and training in state and national curriculum standards, the Delaware System of Student Assessment (DeSSA), and the Star Implementation process.
• Ensure and maintain Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Compliance.
• Develop and direct new mentor training for identified staff.
  
  

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work-related purposes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

DSCYF does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Applying for this Position

Responsibilities

Please attach a resume with your online application to provide a detailed description of how your education, training or experience meets each job requirement including your employer, experience, responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment training. Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must hold a Master’s Degree in an educational program area with strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices with demonstrated instructional technology experience.
• Must hold valid Delaware license and at least one standard certificate in a secondary content area AND a standard certificate in School Principal/Assistant Principal. Certification in K-12 Special Education is preferred, but not required.
• At least five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, organize and perform multiple assignments in the telecomputing and other instructional technology areas with minimum supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in using technology, software applications, and data utilization for professional productivity and classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated experience with online content development and online learning activities.
• Demonstrated experience in educational curriculum development.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge and application of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and other Delaware content area standards into the prioritized curriculum and pacing guides.
• Demonstrated expertise in use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and telecommunications.
• Ability to logically analyze technical problems and to collect necessary information critical to problem resolution.
• Demonstrated evidence on knowledge regarding best practices in effectively promoting student engagement while increasing student achievement.
• Desire to work with alternative populations and at-risk youth.
  
  

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.