Curriculum Director
Phoenix, AZ - South of Airport
School Leadership – School Leadership /
Full-Time /
On-site
Job Description
As a Curriculum Director with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for academic programming and oversight of special education compliance. The Curriculum Director will collaborate on the development of school plans and procedures for instruction, student’s social/emotional needs, safety, building procedures, and other building needs. The Curriculum Director will primarily support three (3) campuses, those being Harbourview Academy (Phoenix), Tempe McClintock and Tempe Compadre SELF programs, respectively.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to teaching staff, assistants and aides on the instruction of students with disabilities in academic subjects.
- Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Collaborate with teaching staff on the development and update of IEP goals and progress for students on assigned caseload.
- Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Monitor credits and courses required for graduation for students; Support teaching staff in preparing assignments, grading assignments, and preparing reports.
- In collaboration with administration, maintain all student transcripts, graduation analysis documents and progress reports.
- Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision making process.
- Provide two-way communication with central administration, staff, students, parents, and community.
- Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
- Promote the success of students by creating an instructional program that continually strives to improve teaching and learning.
- Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of the school’s and organization’s mission
- Support and promote administrative policies and goals.
Qualifications
- Desire to get into leadership
- Certified Special Education Teacher in the practicing state (e.g. IL positions will require ISBE certification, AZ positions will require ADE certification)
- Ideally, experience in Special Education Chair or Lead
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Student-focused and flexible in classroom instructional approach
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
- Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
- 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
- 403(b) Investment Options
- Direct Employer Hire
The Menta Education Group is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
PK-Age 21 programming
About Harbourview Academy Phoenix
HarbourView Academy is a special education school in Phoenix that not only provides a rigorous education but also a temporary short-term placement called Alternative to Suspension (ATS) for students who would otherwise be suspended from their home schools.
The safe environment and special education curriculum in our Phoenix school reduces the number of out-of-school suspensions and provides support to help students reintegrate into their home schools successfully.
At our school in Phoenix, we cater to the academic and social-emotional needs of high-risk children and adolescents aged 5 through 22. Our no-refusal, no-suspension, no-expulsion policy offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of this challenging student population. We believe every child can learn and our goal is to ensure students master the necessary academic and social skills for an independent and productive life. Our well-structured, engaging, safe, and instructional Optimal Learning Environment and special education program in Phoenix is responsive to student needs.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
