Director of Teaching and Learning

Join the Essex Westford School District (EWSD)as our Director of Teaching and Learning! This pivotal role fosters continuous improvement and empowers student success. By collaborating with district leaders, and educators, the Director will bridge achievement gaps, craft and implement a standards-based curriculum, and create meaningful professional development experiences. Beyond that, you'll play a key role in budgeting and actively seeking funding through grants, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to benefit every student. If you're passionate about empowering teachers and students, we want you to be a part of our mission for educational excellence!

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen this capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to speak more than one language fluently, and/or Peace Corps experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Master's Degree in Education or other appropriate discipline and 3-5 years of relevant K-12 curriculum experience or
  a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Hold or eligible to hold a Vermont Professional Educator's License with a Curriculum Director Endorsement.
• Strong Background in curriculum design and instructional pedagogy, with expertise in implementing standards-based and proficiency-based learning.
• Skilled in developing and applying student assessment strategies while managing data collection and analysis, leading Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to embrace diverse student needs and ensure academic success.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to various stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, school boards, and the public.
• Proficient in educational software, leveraging technology to improve outcomes and drive growth.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform curriculum decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Resilient in stressful situations, adept at conflict resolution, and committed to professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal guidelines

For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.