Program Coordinator -Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Instruction Department (Effective 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY

Coordinates the activities and functions of programs and projects for the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Instruction Department in Tucson Unified School District. Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures the goals and objectives for programs/projects are accomplished according to established priorities, time and funding limitations or other specifications. This includes strategic planning, developing and communicating a long-term department vision. The program coordinator will provide training and support to meet academic goals utilizing SPARKS, and Culturally Relevant Strategies. The program coordinator will provide guidance to district staff as it relates to Culturally Relevant Courses in African American, Native American, and/or Mexican American/Latinx perspectives and culturally responsive practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s Degree AND
Four years of experience administering or coordinating programs.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree AND
Two years of experience administering or coordinating programs.
OR
Six years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.

One year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.

Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program.
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education Coursework in African American and/or Mexican American Studies.

3 Years administering or coordinating programs.

Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to desegregation and specific programs.

3 years of instructional coaching experience.

Demonstrated success impacting the student achievement African American and/or Mexican American students at the middle school and high school levels.

5 years teaching experience in CRC content area (Highly Qualified Preferred) ELA or Social Studies Content.

5 years of experience using a culturally relevant framework.

Experience in developing curriculum, curriculum implementation, inquiry-based learning and professional development.

Bilingual-Spanish/English literacy (verbal and written skills in both languages).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Instruction - Broadway & Campbell Area

Classification: Non-Bargaining

FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.