Education Programs Manager - Curriculum & Instruction

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Curriculum & Instruction Division at the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) is seeking enthusiastic and qualified candidates for the Education Programs Manager.

This individual oversees the coordination, coaching, management and leadership for systems and content program areas related to development and implementation of high quality, coordinated, standards-aligned curricula for tier 1 instruction and interventions; evidence-based instructional practices including universal and differentiated supports, and related multi-tiered systems of support.  

The responsibilities entailed in this role are focused on supervising teams in the collaboration and support plans for helping local education agencies implement and improve systems for quality curricula, instruction, and related statutes and policies. 

The Curriculum & Instruction Design Program Manager is responsible for the following job duties: 

• Leading major projects within and across teams and divisions  
• Leading teams to ensure coordination, management and productivity of one or more programs and related project activities and resources  
• Designing and creating systems to address specific educational and program goals.  
• Formulating educational organizational and operational plans, grants, contracts or procedures for achieving program goals. 
• Promoting partnerships with and providing support to groups/organizations/stakeholders  
• Serving on committees, boards or councils.  
• Providing technical assistance and training to schools, community groups and other organizations. 
• Providing leadership, oversight and support to schools/LEAs on needs assessments, planning, implementation and documenting program effectiveness and compliance with appropriate  educational guidelines.  
• Serving as a statewide subject matter expert in curriculum and instructional support, especially in Literacy and Mathematics, providing specific consulting services to school districts, professional organizations, and other state and local agencies.  
• Leading and managing team assignments/tasks related to program objectives    
• Conducting research and developing knowledge in area of expertise  
• Submitting data collection, reports, etc. for compliance related items  
• Maintaining ongoing communication with field partners  
• Presents/report to Boards/Legislature, as needed  
• Working with management to ensure the coordination of the group activities with the goals and objectives of the AOE  
• Representing team/division at scheduled meetings  
• Leading teams involved in AOE workgroup projects/assignments related to state and federal priorities  
• Environmental Factors

  Normal office working conditions generally prevail. Incumbent must be able to interact, work, and deal with Department staff, educators, state, federal, and local officials, and the general public. Evening and weekend work may be required. Considerable travel is necessary for which private means of transportation must be available