Director of Elementary Curriculum/AIG Services

Deidra Steed-910-220-0244 Ext. 249

This position is one of support and provides the instructional leadership needed to achieve the district’s on-going instructional goals and objectives. The Director of Elementary Curriculum/AIG Services reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and participates as a member of the curriculum team.

  • Attends and presents during meetings of the Board for the purpose of communicating departmental/program information relevant to job responsibilities.
  • Compiles and analyzes data as assigned from internal and external sources for the purpose of identifying issues and monitoring program components.
  • Assists the Assistant Superintendent for Learning, in cooperation with other executive level administrators, in effectively coordinating the district’s elementary educational programs.
  • Provides leadership in the development, implementation and administration of an elementary educational program.
  • Coaches the elementary principals and leadership teams at schools.
  • Provides leadership for the assessment of current instructional practices and curriculum and makes recommendations for improvement in elementary educational programs.
  • Assumes a leadership role in elementary curriculum planning, implementation of state standards and development of curriculum resources.
  • Administers the elementary textbook selection and adoption program in cooperation with curriculum committees.
  • Assists with the collection and analysis of data to improve elementary programs and academic achievement.
  • Assists principals and instructional facilitators with identifying needs, makes recommendations, and facilitates the delivery of professional development.
  • Conducts training for instructional facilitators, teachers and administrators for the purpose of providing information on current initiatives, research-based best practices, and differentiation.
  • Collaborates closely with other department directors to accomplish the goals and initiatives of the curriculum team and mission of the district.
  • Develops support documents and presentation materials, independently and/or through collaboration with members of the curriculum team for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
  • Attends and actively participates in weekly cabinet meetings for the purpose of communicating information and soliciting feedback from members of the team.
  • Participates in the planning of the pre-school leadership conferenceprincipals’ meetings and presentsin areas of responsibility for the purpose of communicating curriculum and instruction initiatives.
  • Monitors and provides support for the administration of Reading 3D.
  • Monitors and provides support for Read to Achieve legislation.
  • Seeks and shares resources to support principals, teachers, and instructional facilitators in their job responsibilities.
  • Represents the school system and the community in a positive manner. Follows all board policies, school system rules andadministrative regulations for the purpose of meeting the professional standards of the system in meeting its mission.
  • Supports the Assistant Superintendent for Learning, the Superintendent, Board, and department administrators for the purpose of developing and implementing services andprograms and achieving operational goals.
  • Coordinates and supervises the district AIG program.
  • Aligns services for AIG children.
  • Provides professional development as needed for AIG teachers.
  • Writes and carries out the local AIG plan.
  • Administers the AIG budget.
  • Provides resources for AIG teachers.

If you have questions about any of the following, call the Director of Elementary Curriculum/AIG Services:

  • Reading 3D
  • Read to Achieve legislation
  • Instructional resources and textbooks K-5
  • Curriculum design and implementation K-5
  • Elementary School Improvement Team support
  • AIG services including honors, advanced placement and accelerated middle school classes
  • AIG student placement
  • National Board Support
  • Beginning Teacher Support/Mentors