Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Academic Programs

JOB TITLE:Director of Curriculum Instruction and Academic Programs

REPORTS TO:Assistant Superintendent

WORK YEAR: 260 days

CURRENT SALARY RANGE: $156380-$170930;2026-2027 salary TBD

BENEFITS: Excellent medical dental and vision benefits; 25 paid vacation days; 11 paid holidays; and District-paid PERS among other attractive benefits

The Director of Curriculum Instruction and Academic Programs will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Districts strategic vision and pedagogical approach in academic programming staff development student achievement and equity initiatives. Reporting directly to the Assistant Superintendent and serving as a key member of the Teaching and Learning Department the Director will lead the Districts secondary level initiatives in curriculum instruction assessment and accountability. This includes functioning as an instructional leader supporting alignment with the Districts instructional vision and strategic plan and contributing to the advancement of more equitable student outcomes.

The Director is responsible for planning and facilitating instructional materials adoptions maintaining a focus on high-quality professional learning and development opportunities for staff and supporting professional learning communities to advance student achievement. Additionally you will oversee and implementsecondary academic program initiatives.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:

• Committed to the pursuit of excellence: Demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly listen openly and lead purposefully as a District leader and supervisor.
• Committed to providing innovation and leadership towards reaching extraordinary results in a growing school district.
• Engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in staff and student performance.
• Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards.
• Visible in the schools and active in the Sherwood community as well as the regions larger educational community.
• Ability and commitment to build positive relationships at the district office and in the schools.
• Strong interpersonal skills a team builder and a team player.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving abilities engaging others in decision-making and willing to assume responsibility for decisions.
• A solid work ethic.
• Detail-oriented leader who anticipates and proactively responds to challenges and who takes complete data-based recommendations to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a masters degree in education.
• An Oregon Professional Administrator license or the ability to obtain one in the near future.
• A minimum of five successful years in licensed educational roles; experience as an administrator is preferred. Experience at the high school level in either a teaching or administrative capacity is required.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver improved academic performance for all student populations and deep understanding of effective instruction and systematic supports.
• Demonstrated understanding of effective planning organizing and delivering high-quality professional learning and leadership development.
• Deep understanding of curricular framework pedagogy and quality classroom materials; experience developing and implementing curriculum for secondary grade levels and subjects.
• Strong knowledge of high-quality instructional practices and the ability to lead others to implement these practices consistently across classrooms and school sites
• Knowledge and/or background of secondary academic programs like: Multilingual Education Career Technical Education (CTE) and secondary-level electives and core content.
• Demonstrated leadership in the areas of curriculum instruction and assessment.
• Commitment to customer service excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally and demonstrate resourcefulness and flexibility while working in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to do the following:
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise tact diplomacy and independent judgement.
• Maintain certifications and licenses appropriate to position responsibilities.
• Understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Prioritize tasks and duties to meet organization needs.
• Work with minimal supervision while performing job responsibilities.
• Coordinate services with sensitivity to the needs of the instructional/educational environment and calendar.
• Effectively and positively work and communicate with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pursue the achievement of the Districts strategic plan and equity work.
• Coach and support staff in evidence-based instruction learning and assessment practices.
• Lead major initiatives in the District related to academic programming and student achievement.
• Positively contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Teaching and Learning by leading and supporting Teaching and Learning Department initiatives.
• Work with the technology team; help to identify research test and implement innovative integrated technology approaches and tools.
• Advocate for curriculum instruction and technology needs and liaise with the Board of Directors and District leadership teams.
• Track and analyze data related to staff development and student performance.
• Participate in and contribute to District leadership teams such as Administrative Council and the District Leadership Team.
• Work with the Assistant Superintendent and Technology Team; recommend information technology strategies policies and procedures by evaluating organizational goals and outcomes identifying problems evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.
• Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements preparing an annual budget scheduling expenditures analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks benchmarking state-of-the-art practices and participating in professional organizations.
• Supervise teaching and learning staff members building principals and/or technology staff members by communicating job expectations; planning monitoring and appraising job results; coaching counseling and disciplining employees; initiating coordinating and enforcing systems policies and procedures.
• Compose edit and prepare technical and complex documents correspondence special reports and material of a confidential nature.
• Cultivate and model a respectful and customer-service focused working and learning environment.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgement in behavior and speech and dress in a neat clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student family colleague or district patron as required by FERPA and other State and Federal statutes.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district policies.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the administration reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the requirements of this job description and the assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Within a typical workday the employee may be required to perform any combination of the following:

• In an eight-hour day the employee may:

• Stand/walk 1-2 hours
• Sit 4-8 hours
• Use voice 7-8 hours
• Utilize computer 2-8 hours

• The employee may on a daily basis:

• Bend kneel squat reach
• Climb stairs
• Use hands for repetitive motions including single grasping fine manipulation and pushing/pulling a maximum of 20 pounds
• Drive between District facilities for meetings

• The employee may occasionally:
• Lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender national origin disability parental or marital status age or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at .

Required Experience:

Director