Maintain a collection of professional materials related to his/her specialized areas Provide instructional strategies and various tools to aid the instructional process Coordinate and provide district wide professional development Support the schools with the continuous improvement of education for all students by serving as the curriculum area specialist Serve the school district as a specialist in his/her respective content area by developing and refining the content of the curriculum Provide instructional leadership in the needs assessment, planning, and coordination of staff development in the content areas, and/or schools. Collaborate with school campus personnel to assist schools with staff development and instructional programs, as well as coaching and modeling exemplar lessons Assist with the development of system created assessments in the related field Assist with the evaluation of new and existing programs in the district Assist school principals with curriculum and instructional decisions based on individual school campus needs Assist principals and staff with disaggregating data to determine instructional needs of the students Lead the district curriculum committees with revisions to curriculum and adoption of new subject materials and text books, as needed to meet student learning needs and goals Assist teachers, especially those new to the profession and the district, with instructional methodology, district curriculum requirements, etc. Secure, evaluate, and deliver instructional material as needed Develop methods and procedures for implementing the curriculum, including the coordination of the development, editing and/or revision of curriculum guides and other instructional materials to support the program in his/her specialized areas Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding pertinent aspects of the instructional program Encourage and support the development and implementation of innovative instructional programs to achieve identified needs Encourage and support the implementation of technology into the classroom Assist with planning for summer school education programs in given specialized areas Work closely with principals and teachers in creating an open, cooperative atmosphere for effective communication Work cooperatively and harmoniously with all members of the Curriculum and Instruction Department, as well as other administrative departments, as needed Communicate effectively with parents, students and the community Demonstrate high expectations of students and staff Work collaboratively with others to support the school district mission and goals; articulate a vision for the district's program Monitor various instructional program activities Research programs and provide an analysis of such programs to determine possible implementation in the district Assist with the orientation of new teachers in the field Help provide growth opportunities for teachers in need of assistance Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and support activities to meet those needs Speak to community and civic groups, as requested, and submit information to the Communications Department as needed to promote the specific area's program Design regular Lead Teacher professional development to align with district goals Help teachers link best practices and materials to standards Encourage and promote parental and community involvement in the educational process Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional activities, such as participation with and/or work on committees associated with professional organizations, or to meet statewide needs Participate in appropriate educational conferences and staff development opportunities for job growth and enhanced job performance Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Elementary Education & Title I and/or the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction WORKING CONDITIONS