Curriculum Spec of Innovation Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 32306)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Curriculum Specialist of Innovation, you will be assisting the Sr. Manager of Innovations in providing system-wide support in technology integration and instructional software recommendations. Research and vet options of solutions for school specific needs; use qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions about what strategic recommendations are made to schools. Support the schools by providing professional development, both on-site and virtual, for the solutions that fill gaps at the school and/or network level.

Charter Schools USA seeks individuals with a belief that all students can learn and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure success for the students, teachers, leaders, and schools of whom they support.

How You Will Impact Education

• Support the implementation of the CSUSA Educational Model by supplementing with innovative solutions to increase student achievement.
• Support schools with technology integration.
• Research viable options for technology devices.
• Research, create and conduct training for implementation of technology in the classroom.
• Create resources to supplement product/program training.
• Gather and analyze training feedback and usage data to increase effectiveness of training.
• Research and evaluate different methods and delivery of training.
• Support schools with instructional software recommendations.
• Research and vet viable options for instructional software solutions that fill pre-identified network or school-level gaps.
• Assess network and school-level efficacy to determine gaps.
• Research and analyze stakeholder needs.
• Conduct pilot programs to validate researched innovative solutions.
• Evaluate provided or collected (via focus groups, pilot programs) data to determine efficacy of a product/program.
• Establish and maintain documentation of all policies and procedures for responsible tasks.
• Act as a technology/innovation's liaison for schools, clients and vendors.
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the skill and proficiency related to job assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as company policies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing, great phone etiquette.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns, and recommending creative solutions.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.
• Support and motivate others.
• Empathetic to others' views and needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2-5 years related experience and /or training.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
• PC proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Student Information System (SIS), other relevant software.
• Commitment to company mission.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual school and office working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel inside or within of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.