(2026-2027) 6th-12th GRADE CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

TITLE: 6th- 12th GRADE CURRICULUM COORDINATOR/SPECIALISTS

QUALIFICATIONS: 
1. Possess an elementary and/or secondary teaching credential and a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience 

2. AA certificate in Administration and Supervision (preferred)
 

3. Knowledge of Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards
 

4. Knowledge of evaluation and assessment practices 
 

5. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community members, and government agencies 
 

6. Ability to coordinate a variety of activities at different sites 
 

7. Ability to provide professional development to staff

SUPERVISES: N/A

 REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOAL:
To provide leadership and coordination in the ongoing development and improvement of the curriculum and instructional program of the district

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but not limited to: 
1. Provides leadership to ensure understanding of the educational program objectives of the district 
2. Provides leadership to promote the educational program objectives of the district 
3. Provides leadership in monitoring students' progress in obtaining academic goals and measured objectives 
4. Works with principals and teaching staff to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district 
5. Assists in the development and trends in curriculum and instruction, and furnish leadership in determining program direction and improvements to the curriculum and the instructional program 
6. Keeps abreast of developments and trends in curriculum and instruction and furnish leadership in determining program direction and improvements to curriculum and instruction 
7. Serves as a liaison and participates with curriculum leaders at the local, state, and/or national level 
8. Communicates the district instructional program to the Board of Trustees, the administration, the staff, and the general public 
9. Engages in assigned research related to education programs 
10. Assists in the collection and interpretation of assessment data 
11. Assists in the use of data to inform the instructional process 
12. Works with the Curriculum and Instruction Department to develop, produce, locate, and deliver professional development programs and opportunities, which are consistent with and supportive of the vision and mission of the district and the enhancement of student learning
13. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
14. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
15. Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees 

EVALUATION: Annually