Administrative - Other

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy   St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title: Curriculum Director

Department: St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To: Director of Schools

FLSA Status: Exempt-10 Month Contract

Salary Grade: 10C ($73,984-$86,946-$99,882)

Approved Date: 07/01/2022

VISION

Educating For Life

MISSION

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition by providing quality education which celebrates our Catholic Faith and embraces Native American culture, primarily the Northern Cheyenne and Crow tribes, so that Native American individuals and communities of Southeastern Montana are empowered to attain self-sufficiency.

SUMMARY

Develops and integrates curriculum of entire St. Labre Indian School Educational Association system that supports the educational objectives of the School and meets applicable Diocesan, state and/or board guidelines by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  1. Coordinates and directs curriculum among schools and maintains master curriculum catalog for

each school.

2.  Maintains an updated syllabus for each high school class.

3. Monitors academic progress of St. Labre students.

4. Maintains college preparatory curriculum listing with Montana University System.

5. Interprets provisions of state education requirements and rules and regulations of Office

of Public Instruction and other applicable accreditation boards pertaining to education standards

and curriculum.  

6. Advises school administrators of state and federal programs and procedures pertaining to

education standards and curriculum.

7. Coordinates with Principals the formative and summative assessments and benchmark

assessments.

8. Confers with federal, state, and local school officials to develop curriculum and establish

guidelines for educational programs.

9. Works with teaching and administrative staff to review, evaluate, plan and develop curriculum designed to meet needs of students and Diocesan, state and/or other accreditation requirements.  Coordinates implementation.

10.  Conducts research into areas such as teaching methods and technique, evaluation

processes/procedures.  

11. Evaluates teaching techniques by visiting classrooms to observe effectiveness of instructional methods and materials when requested and confers with Principals.

12. Studies and prepares recommendations on instructional programs, materials, teaching aids, and related equipment and provides teachers with such resources.

13. Develops and coordinates a unified teacher grading system for all content areas which will be part of the course syllabus.  

14. Assists administrators with developing and conducting in-service training of teaching personnel.

15. Participates in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote intellectual, social,

and physical welfare of students.

16. Mentors teachers as requested by Director of Schools or appropriate Principal.

17. Performs budgeting tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities                  

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                  

A Master's degree (M.S.) is required but a Doctoral degree (Ed. D.) in Curriculum is preferred; and three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

2. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

3. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.

4. Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.

5. Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.

6. Commitment and ability to integrate Crow and Cheyenne languages and cultures into

curriculum.

7. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Proper Montana Teacher Certification

Valid Montana drivers license.

Other Qualifications                  

Must be able to work 200-210 contract days, depending on school year.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Complete application packet:

• Online job application

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three current letters of recommendation

• College transcripts