Deputy Chief of Curriculum and Instruction

Administrative - Central Office - Other



Start Date

Open Date 03/22/2024

Closing Date

DEPUTY CHIEF OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is Building our Future by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve at a high level. Teaching and learning are our core business and we know that education is essential to improve future life opportunities for our students. We also recognize that strong leaders and teachers together have a profound impact on student achievement. With this in mind, we are seeking educators who are ready to partner with us and our community in ensuring a bright future for all students. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs and serves over 21,000 students in grades Pre K-12. 78% of SCSD students qualify for free or reduced lunch price, and approximately 20% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 17% are English Language Learners. 77% of the students in the school district are students of color.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

The Deputy Chief of Curriculum and Instruction works collaboratively with the Chief Academic Officer and members of the executive team to ensure coordinated planning and consistent implementation of the District's strategic plan, making certain that programs and priorities are focused on eliminating the achievement gap and improving student achievement.

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the work of the CAO by:

• Supporting the development of academic programs and new course design Pre-k-12;.
• Identifying and implementing effective curriculum and instructional policies and practices that maximize educational options that lead to improved achievement for all students;
• Reviewing, approving and maintaining the Program of Studies and interpreting state and local policies related to credit, graduation requirements and the total instructional program; and helping to identify training needs and participates in developing staff training programs.
• Conducting evaluations of key program initiatives as a means of informing the Superintendent as to the effectiveness of District programming and recommendations for improvement Collaborate with other leaders to ensure adequate professional development relating to the implementation of school reform efforts.
• Setting priorities and measurable goals
• Providing the required supports to foster a culture that motivates teachers and administrators to perform at the level of excellence necessary to improve student achievement and close the achievement gap;

• Developing and maintaining clear and inclusive decision-making processes to ensure integration of academic supports and services;
• Serving on cross-functional teams to provide educational and managerial leadership that builds and supports a high-performance educational team, inspiring and aligning the academic work of the District;
• Displaying knowledge of both the practical instructional issues of school reform and educational research and analyses.
• Monitoring education research, trends, and developments to support school improvement efforts and program development; and fosters the sharing of high yield strategies and opportunities for collaboration within and among all levels;
• Reviewing and monitoring individual office budgets and expenditures to ensure that they are aligned with the strategic initiatives of the District and that resources are directed appropriately;
• Providing and distributing material and staff resources to schools and offices, assures their use in the manner and for the purposes intended, and enforces accountability for all disbursements and expenditures, working with and through the Executive Leadership Team;
• Presenting information to the Superintendent, Board of Education, Executive Leadership Team, public groups, and national, state and local officials;
• Overseeing the development of partnerships with leading educational and community organizations, both locally and nationally, to support and enhance District efforts;
• Performs other duties as directed by the Chief Academic Officer

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years successful experience in teaching, curriculum development, school administration, professional supervision, staff development and budget preparations.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, supervision or curriculum development.
• New York State School District Leader Certificate, reciprocity given to candidates from other states
• Broad knowledge of modern research-based instructional techniques and teaching methods.
• Ability to work frequent nights, weekends and holidays as required.

SALARY/SALARY RANGE

• Competitive salary range $169,950-$174,000

This position is a supervisory "at-will" Superintendent's Appointment. As such, it is not a probationary appointment and may be terminated at any time. Applicants knowingly waive rights under New York Education Law or Civil Service Law to a permanent appointment or to Section 75 rights under Civil Service Law.

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