Title: Staff Development Coordinator

Date:  July 2003

Division:  Student Ministries

Directly Reports To:  XCS Superintendent

Unit/Department:  Xenos Christian Schools

Indirectly Reports To:  XCS/HCS Principal

General Purpose ("Why does this position exist?"):

This position assists the Superintendent and Building Principals in ensuring the teaching staff is receiving regular input regarding their professional development.  In addition, this individual assists the administration in ensuring the quality and presentation of the curriculum is consistent across the school system.

Teacher Development:

·        Recommends in-service training for all teaching staff

·        Conduct regular classroom observations

·        Make recommendations for improving teachers skills

·        Assist in training new teaching staff

·        Write annual evaluations for all teaching staff

·        Serves on the Local Professional Development Committee

40%

Course of Study:

·        Monitor weekly lesson plans for clarity and completeness

·        Ensure adherence by all teaching staff to established scope and sequence

·        Identify recommendations for continuous improvement of XCS curriculum

·        Ensure the quality and consistent development of curriculum units

20%

Language Arts:

·        Ensure standardized teaching of the Riggs phonograms across the school

·        Ensure adherence to the Riggs and Shurley teaching methods

·        Ensure the consistent marking of all the words in the Ayers list

20%

Student Assessment:

·        Assist in the development and adherence to a school-wide standardized grading system

·        Ensure the Competency Based Education objectives are being assessed accurately and consistently across the school

20%

Nature of Supervision Received (check one):

Routine work performed under immediate supervision with detailed instructions.  Activities required minimal decision making.

Primary routine work performed with supervision readily available.  Activities follow established, well-defined procedures, and basic decision are made within the scope of these procedures/guidelines.  Decisions outside the scope of the guidelines are referred to the supervisor.

Work performed independently with supervision available.  Manages and prioritizes own workload; expected to make some non-routine decisions requiring judgment and interpretation.

Under direction as to assignments and general methods of execution, with periodic review of assignments.  Expected to make non-routine decisions requiring analysis and interpretation with limited guidance from supervisor.

Under general direction as to broad assignments.  Determines methods and delivers final results.

Within the broadest scope of the unit's objectives, determines and executes major programs.

Competencies ("What knowledge, skills, and motivations are critical to success in this position?")

Character:

·        Satisfies the Biblical requirements of an deacon (1 Timothy 3)

·        Member of the Servant Team

Gifts:

·        Administration, planning & organization, ability to motivate people

Passions:

·        Working with teachers and students

Computer Skills:

·        Familiarity with IBM compatible computers; Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access software packages.  Familiarity with Network software desirable

Availability:

·        Weekdays, 12-20 hours/week