Curriculum Development Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

The Curriculum and Academic Instructor works in coordination with the Principal and school administrators as an instructional support/mentor while also teaching classes as necessary. He/she coaches direct care teachers in the implementation of the approved curriculum by the school consistent with the regulatory requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education through modeling best practices in their classroom and providing professional development.

The Curriculum and Academic Instructor directly mentors/coach’s faculty in the development of differentiated instructional planning and techniques to modify instruction to best meet the needs of all learners. He/she supports educators in the accurate interpretation of current assessment data and scores that measure growth in student achievement. Participation and provision of staff development training are ongoing and in collaboration with the school Principal.

Summary

The Children's Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child- serving organizations. We are dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health, national training, and consultation services.

Affiliates of The Children's Guild Alliance include The Children's Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, Monarch Preschool College Park, TranZed Academy for Working Students, TranZed Apprenticeships, The Children's Guild DC Public Charter School, Transformation Education Institute, and The National Children's Guild Fund. We are among the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region and are currently expanding in national and international programs. Each year, the agency's continuum of care and hundreds of professional staff help thousands of youth and young adults and their families achieve excel and succeed. We operate public charter and contract schools; special education schools; preschool; apprenticeships, and pre-career programs; therapeutic group homes; treatment foster care; and behavior health services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

Accountability

The Curriculum and Academic Instructor reports to the School Principal and is responsible for coaching/mentoring teachers and assistant teachers while completing expected classroom duties and lesson plans. He/she collaborates with the School Principal on performance reviews.

Job Qualifications

• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH NON-VERBAL STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
• Masters degree in Education preferred
• MSDE Teaching certificate required
• A minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience preferably serving students with emotional disabilities, autism, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Successful candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, computer proficiency, management and/or supervision experience, program implementation skills, and demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse disciplines and individuals.
• A thorough understanding of COMAR regulations pertaining to educating children with disabilities including emotional disturbance, multiple handicaps, and autism, and the certification requirements for operating a nonpublic school.
• Thorough understanding of PL 105-17 I.D.E.A.
• Demonstrates staff mentoring and training skills.
• Understands and actualized the Guild School Model
• Experience in training staff on various special education topics including integrated curriculum, lesson plan development, character themes, instructional practices, classroom management, IEP development, assessment tools, portfolio assessment, data decision making and problem-solving employing brain-based learning strategies, staff engagement, and the power of culture.
• Experience with curriculum development and accommodations for special education students.
• Knowledge and understanding of brain-based learning, Transformation Education, the Basic School model, experiential education, assessment tools, performance-based instruction, and integrated curriculum instructional delivery.
• Experience with implementation and analysis of educational assessment results.
• Possesses management skills: the ability to prioritize tasks, time management, and multi-task.
• Understands MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum, differentiated instruction, brain-based learning strategies, integrated curriculum, experiential education.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.  All Children's Guild employees are expected to demonstrate an awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (person served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in attitudes, organizational structure, policies, and services