CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
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Position Summary
The Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of
instructional systems that enable teachers to deliver high-quality, competency-based instruction. This role
ensures that all curriculum, instructional tools, and coaching practices directly support teachers in meeting their
goals.

The Coordinator works in close partnership with teachers and school leadership to ensure that curriculum is
usable, aligned, and responsive to scholar needs. Through coaching, structured collaboration, and system
development, the Coordinator ensures that teachers are equipped to provide rigorous, relationship-centered,
and mastery-based instruction that leads to improved scholar outcomes.

This role is responsible for creating a clear connection between curriculum design, instructional practice, teacher
development, and scholar success.

Core Beliefs
Successful candidates believe that:
? All scholars can succeed when given the right support
? Relationships are the foundation of scholar engagement
? Social-emotional development is essential for academic success
? Competency-based learning allows students to demonstrate mastery in meaningful ways
? Schools must remove barriers to opportunity for marginalized scholars

Minimum Requirements:
? NM Level III Instructional Leader licensure with highly effective or above (or equivalent) evaluations for
the past 3 years
? Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership (e.g., coaching, PLC facilitation, or leading
schoolwide initiatives)
? Experience designing and implementing standards-aligned secondary curriculum

? Strong ability to analyze instruction and provide clear, actionable feedback to adult learners
? Ability to work effectively in a non-traditional, at-risk, or alternative school setting with a traumaresponsive approach
? High level of proficiency with instructional technology and digital learning platforms
? Proven ability to coach teachers in assessing and helping scholars address social/emotional as well as
academic needs
? Proven ability to respond to the needs of students with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds
? Extensive knowledge of accommodation and modification best practices for working with students with
disabilities to support IEP goals
Preferred Requirements:
? Advanced degree in curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership
? Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas LMS, including course design, module structure, and aligned
assessments
? Experience developing or applying curriculum quality standards or instructional rubrics
? Bilingual English/Spanish

Job Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

Curriculum Design & Quality Assurance
? Develop and maintain clear, practical curriculum structures that teachers use to plan and deliver
instruction
? Ensure all curriculum is aligned to standards, competencies, and assessment expectations outlined in
the teacher role
? Support teachers in designing and refining curriculum in Canvas, ensuring it is organized, accessible, and
instructionally strong
? Provide timely, actionable feedback on curriculum to improve rigor, alignment, and usability
? Ensure curriculum supports differentiation, accommodations, and culturally responsive practices
? Partner with external support (e.g., Canvas/Instructure) to strengthen systems that teachers rely on
daily

 

Instructional Leadership & Coaching

? Coach teachers in implementing high-quality instruction, including competency-based learning,
differentiation, and performance-based assessment
? Support teachers in translating evaluation feedback into concrete improvements in planning,
instruction, and classroom practice
? Align coaching and professional learning to the instructional expectations defined in the teacher role
? Facilitate structured PLCs that result in strong instructional plans, shared curriculum, and improved
teaching practice
? Model effective instructional strategies and support teachers in applying them in the classroom
? Monitor teacher progress and adjust coaching to ensure measurable improvement in practice
Instructional Systems & Implementation
? Ensure consistent and effective use of the school’s instructional technology ecosystem, with Canvas as
the central platform
? Align curriculum and instructional tools (IXL, Edmentum, Nearpod, etc.) to support student learning
goals
? Develop and maintain systems for organizing, accessing, and continuously improving curriculum across
the school
? Monitor implementation across classrooms and address inconsistencies to ensure all scholars have
access to high-quality instruction

Data-Driven Improvement
? Establish systems that help teachers effectively use student data to inform instruction and meet growth
targets
? Analyze schoolwide data to identify instructional trends and prioritize coaching and curriculum
improvements
? Ensure teacher practices align with expectations for progress monitoring, grading, and reporting
? Support teachers in using both academic and social-emotional data to meet student needs
Professional Culture & Collaboration
? Model and reinforce ABQCA’s Staff Culture Expectations in all interactions and systems

? Facilitate collaboration that is focused, respectful, and grounded in student outcomes
? Establish clear expectations for team productivity, follow-through, and quality of work
? Address challenges in team dynamics directly and constructively, maintaining focus on shared goals
? Hold self and others accountable to commitments, timelines, and professional standards

Additional Responsibilities
? Collaborate with school leadership on instructional priorities, redesign efforts, and continuous
improvement planning
? Analyze student learning data to inform curriculum and instructional decisions
? Support alignment between curriculum, instructional practices, and graduation readiness goals
? Act as the school’s testing coordinator to facilitate the administration of all state-mandated testing
? Other duties as assigned

Staff Culture Expectations Statement
At ABQCA, we believe that a strong adult culture is essential to scholar success. All staff members are expected
to contribute to a professional, supportive, and solutions-oriented workplace. We value collaboration, trust, and
respectful communication. Team members engage in direct problem-solving, maintain confidentiality, and avoid
gossip or negativity. Our staff works together with a shared commitment to scholars, continuous growth, and a
positive school community.

Salary DOE and pursuant to adopted salary schedules
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