Director, Curriculum and Instruction

Job Title:                              Director Curriculum & Instruction 

Wage/Hour Status:            Daily, Exempt Curriculum & Instruction 

Reports to:                           Executive Director Curriculum and Instruction                              

Pay Grade:                          D12

Dept/School:                      Curriculum and Instruction  

 

Primary Purpose

 

Responsible for leadership in research, design and District-wide implementation of Core Content, Support and Monitoring, and. Ensures collaboration and fidelity to the District’s plan. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to support the vision, philosophy, and goals of the District’s curriculum and instruction plan.

 

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Master’s Degree

Valid Texas Principal Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum development and program design
• Knowledge of HB5 and student transcript management
• Excellent project management and community-building skills
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop, implement, and assess policy, procedure, and practice
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Five years teaching experience

Five years administrative experience, including work at high school level and with public school budgets, professional development, and curricular design

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

Instructional and Program Management

1. Researches effective models, best practices and challenges to design and pilot effective programs District-wide.

2. Aligns models with District instructional goals to deliver strong student achievement results.

3. Partners with instructional and administrative staff, cross-functional teams and all stakeholders to determine implementation needs and requirements.

4. Supports development of learning for special student populations.

5. Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of programs.

6. Works collaboratively with instructional staff, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful District-wide implementation.

7. Evaluates effectiveness and economic implications of learning models for feasibility and short/long – term cost effectiveness.

8. Designs and delivers professional development training to ensure success with implementation of programs.

9. Manages delivery of programs, addressing issues and challenges that arise.

10. Evaluates student progress to determine effectiveness of programs.

11. Ensures programs are responsive to student needs and in accordance with federal and state mandates.

12. Recommends District policy and procedure to support instructional effectiveness and student achievement.

13. Compiles, reports, and maintains programmatic data and information as required.

14. Directs the development and maintenance of such records and reports to keep the Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and other executive staff informed of District progress and future plans.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

         Supervises assigned personnel

 

 

Physical and Mental Job Requirements Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Maintains emotional control under stress; frequent districtwide travel; frequent prolonged working hours.

 

 

Terms of Employment

       226 days; salary to be established by the Board