Assessment & Curriculum Coordinator Diyar Private Academy Fujairah

The Assessment & Curriculum Coordinator at Diyar Private Academy Fujairah is a member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the principal. Its role is to develop, implement, maintain and adapt the school‘s instructional program so that it meets the needs of all learners.

Responsibilities of Assessment & Curriculum Coordinator

Curriculum Creation

• Works closely with teachers to advise and guide on the creation of the curriculum framework in line with the school’s vision.
• Provides guidance on the creation of long and medium plans which support the curriculum.
• Advises HODs as to the ways in which various subjects should be taught in order to enhance learning.
• Aligns the curriculum with the core standards appropriate for each subject.
• Ensures the key components of a the curriculum interrelate to ensure there are connections in learning.

Curriculum Adaptation

• Ensures the curriculum has a clear rationale, is broad and balanced and exploits cross curricula links and real world problems.
• Uses data to refine the curriculum to meet learner needs.
• Ensures the curriculum enables students to develop 21st Century Skills.
• Ensures, with the Achievement Leader, that students of determination follow a curriculum modified or adapted to meet their needs.
• Ensures, with the EAL Team that students with EAL needs receive a modified curriculum to meet those needs.
• Ensures with the Gifted and Talented Coordinator that the curriculum fosters those gifts and talents and promotes excellence.

 Quality and Evaluation

• Provides constant and ongoing evaluations of the curriculum in action and monitors the extent to which standards are met.
• Investigates and gathers resources that enable successful curriculum implementation.
• Ensures that all curricula comply with legislation such as the UAE Frameworks for Inspection and Inclusion.
• Implements professional development requirements related to the curriculum and its development.
• Provides challenge in the curriculum to ensure there is no ceiling on achievement and that every child experienced amazing learning.

Innovation

• Ensures that innovation opportunities are woven into the curriculum and are supported by high quality digital learning.
• Ensures the STEAM program is central to the curriculum and is not an ‘add on.’
• Works closely with the Careers and College Counsellor to ensure the curriculum includes meaningful ‘professional learning’ options.
• Leads on elective selection for high school students.

Professional Development

• Provides ongoing training and CPD for staff during the implementation of new programs or initiatives.
• Ensures capable teachers receive training in Advanced Placement to challenge student achievement.
• Leads on standard 4 of the UAE Framework for Inspection.
• Writes the agreed SEF for this standard.
• Meets with inspectors to explain the curriculum and it’s strengths.
• Evaluated the curriculum formally on an annual basis and reports findings to the SLT.

Job Requirements of Assessment & Curriculum Coordinator

• A curriculum coordinator must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in education, Masters is preferable.
• At least five years’ experience in some form of educational leadership is preferred.
• US Curriculum understanding.
• Previous experience of teaching students within a US curriculum context.

Skills & Knowledge Desired of Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator

• Has good knowledge of the Common Core standards (NYSS) and New Generation Standards.
• Is able to study and understand the MoE curriculum for Arabic and Islamic Education and Social Studies.
• Understands principles and trends regarding the development of curriculum.
• Has knowledge of various methods of teaching and instruction, especially those most likely to bring about amazing learning.
• Understands all applicable laws, rules and regulations related to the curriculum.
• Demonstrates the ability to write curriculum models.
• Persuasive and able to influence.
• Is able to research and apply the International Primary Curriculum themes.
• Has knowledge of formative and summative assessment and research methods.
• Skilled in researching and evaluating standards in curriculum.
• Able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone or lead a team.
• Can use computers and other forms of technology to gather data, communicate and report to other individuals and agencies.

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