Duties
I. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT
A. Assists the with the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the District’s achievement and instructional
frameworks
B. Assists with the development of a written curriculum, instructional timelines, and related common assessments for each grade
level and/or course
C. Works with principals, teachers and other stakeholders to affect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the
instructional program throughout the District
D. Assists with the textbook adoption cycle in cooperation with the appropriate administrator(s)
E. Works with the building administrators, Directors, Data Analysis Manager, and Instructional Coaches to provide analysis of
data at National, State, District, school, grade, class and student levels
F. Collaborates with the appropriate administrator(s) on program evaluation
G. Assists with the implementation and monitoring of the District’s Gifted and Enrichment programs and in making them an
integrated part of the school program
H. Works with building administrators and teacher-leaders to ensure the skills and knowledge specified in the Common Core
State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and C3 Framework are taught at each grade level
I. Keeps current with developments in curriculum and instruction, and assists in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in
the District’s educational program
J. Assists with oversight and coordination of the District’s Science Center materials distribution process
K. Assists with oversight and coordination of the District’s Response to Intervention (RtI) process
L. Assists with oversight and coordination of the District’s Magnet programming
M. Serves as a resource for teachers about District and State assessments
II. STAFF AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
A. Provides professional development for staff in analysis of assessment data, use of data, and the implications of data
B. Collaborates with administration to develop and carry out a plan to provide professional development that supports teachers’
implementation of the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and C3 Framework
C. Builds capacity among staff in the effective implementation of research-based/evidence-based instructional practices
D. Serves as a liaison to the Pre K-5 grade level chairs and Instructional Coaches
E. Studies current instructional practices being used in the District and makes recommendations for changes
F. Participates in professional organizations and disseminates ideas and information to appropriate stakeholders
G. Participates on the District Curriculum Steering Committee
Salary/Benefits
The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website. The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District. New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.
Additional Notes
The work calendar for this position is 205 days per year. (The additional days beyond the 185 days worked by other bargaining unit members are paid at the applicable daily rate.)
More About Our Community
Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna@u4sd.org. Please include your résumé.
How to Apply
Please apply online HERE.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/champaignschools/onlineapp/