Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

BASIC FUNCTION:

1. Provide leadership to the development and implementation of all PK-12 curriculum instruction and assessment.
2. Provide leadership to the development and implementation of school improvement and professional learning PK-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide leadership and vision for the ongoing planning development implementation and evaluation of the curriculum instruction assessment and research components of the comprehensive school improvement plan.
2. Provide strategic oversight and leadership in driving continuous improvement initiatives including but not limited to the District SAMI process.
3. Assist staff in understanding and implementing the districts standards-based curriculum by providing job-embedded training and support that is based on scientific research-based instructional strategies and materials.
4. Create the School Instructional and Assessment Calendar.
5. Oversee administration of various assessments and facilitate interpretation of results linking data analysis to specific instructional practices.
6. Supervise the administration and analysis of all state and local PK-12 academic testing programs within the district.
7. Maintain accurate and complete records and reports submitting data to State and Federal Agencies as required by law grant regulations district policy and administrative regulations.
8. Provide oversight and direction for the department chairpersons in regard to curriculum development.
9. Facilitate the planning and implementation of PK-12 professional development for new and existing teachers and administrators.
10. Subject to the direction of the Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary ensure the coordination and articulation of PK-12 curricular programs.
11. Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities related to curriculum instruction assessment and technology.
12. Develop and implement federal and state aid programs including but not limited to Title I II and IV.
13. Provide leadership direction and supervision of the TLC program.
14. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Experience Required:
• Skills: proficient in use of Google applications and Excel
• Licenses Certifications Bonding and or Testing Required:

>Masters Degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction Iowa Teacher License or equivalent

>Administrator License with Evaluator endorsement is preferred

>Successful teaching experience

>Working knowledge of the theories and instructional best practices

>Excellent time management and organizational skills

>Working knowledge of the characteristics of adult learners and the application of adult learning theory to the design and delivery of professional development in both face to face and virtual settings

>Working knowledge of the Iowa Core

>Effective communication skills

>Demonstrated success as a group facilitator

Required Experience:

Director