Curriculum Coordinator : Secondary Social Science

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Social Science Curriculum Coordinator to serve at the middle school level.

Job Summary :

The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of high-quality curriculum that is guaranteed and viable for every student. The Curriculum Coordinator will work within and across district departments to engage school leaders, teachers, and stakeholders in program development and implementation.

Successful candidates for this position will possess :

Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for subject area).

Five years successful teaching experience.

Building or district level leadership experience.

Experience designing and facilitating professional development for small and large groups ofadults.

Competency working in a culturally diverse environment, or the willingness to acquire these skills

Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.

Position Details : 230 days

7.75 hours

Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on the teacher salary schedule.

The attached stipend is available for candidates who meet the hiring requirements in the stipend job description.

Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including :

IPERS

• Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) a defined benefit plan

Insurance Benefits

Plan Single Emp+1 Family Alliance Select 801.16 1,573.32 2,537.50 Blue Access 771.48 1,516.72 2,447.28 Delta Dental 34.88 N / A 89.84 Vision (VSP) 12.70 N / A 12.70

3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).

4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.

To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here.