Director of Humanities
Director of Humanities
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25-08-2025
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Position Title: Director of Humanities Location: Central OfficeReports To: Senior Director of Curriculum & InstructionJob Overview:The Director of Humanities is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum instruction and student achievement for the district in the humanities.. This position will provide leadership direction and support to teachers and staff in the areas of English Language Arts Social Studies History and ensure coordination with curriculum and instruction in the visual and performing arts. The Director will collaborate with district and building administration faculty and external district partners to ensure that students receive high-quality Tier 1 instruction and Tier 2 and 3 support services that align with district goals state standards and best practices in the Humanities :Curriculum/Instruction Development & Leadership:Lead the development alignment and implementation of K-12 Humanities curricula in English Language Arts Social Studies and that curricula are designed to promote critical thinking literacy cultural awareness and global curriculum revisions ensuring alignment with state standards district objectives and current the effectiveness of existing curricula and recommend improvements based on assessments feedback and data the implementation of the district vision for curriculum & instruction through work with building learners curriculum directors and instructional Development & Support:Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their instructional practices in Humanities subjects through external partnerships and in collaboration with district based teams of highly skilled workshops coaching sessions and collaborative planning sessions for teachers and work with building-based instructional coaches to support their coaching a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Humanities Data Analysis and MTSS:Assist in the development and review of formative and summative assessments for Humanities student performance data to identify trends make instructional recommendations and implement and assess student progress in Humanities subjects using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform collaboratively with other district and school leaders to build out an MTSS system to better support reading and writing skills for struggling and advanced reports and updates to district leadership regarding student outcomes curriculum progress and departmental & Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with other directors administrators and staff to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to district-wide curriculum effectively with parents students and community stakeholders about the districts Humanities programs goals and the Humanities department at district meetings state meetings and in state/national organizations related to Humanities Management:Assist in the development and management of the budget for the Humanities department ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support instructional the selection and procurement of instructional materials technology and resources to support Humanities curriculum and :Supervise and evaluate selected Humanities department personnel Work with building leaders and content leads to develop coherent curriculum and instruction in Humanities & Inclusion:Ensure that the Humanities curricula and instructional practices promote diversity inclusion and equity for all an environment that values diverse perspectives cultures and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Curriculum & InstructionEducation and Experience Required:Masters degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction or humanities field Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in Humanities or related subjects with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative capacity DESE Supervisor/Director License in a Humanities discipline or eligibility for licensure. Teacher certification in Early Childhood PK-2 Elementary 1-6 or ELA or social studies 5-12 Skills & Competencies:Experience with curriculum development instructional leadership professional developmentKnowledge of current research trends and best practices in literacy instruction including science of readingStrong leadership communication and interpersonal skillsExpertise in data analysis and the ability to make data-informed decisionsAbility to manage budgets and resources effectivelyCommitment to diversity equity and inclusion in to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholdersWork Year: Twelve (12) months a year 230 daysSalary Range: Salary in accordance with the Non-Union Directors Salary Schedule ($130000 to $145000)Other: ExemptBenefits: In accordance with the School Committee policy for exempt OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
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