Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
7/24/2024

Location:
LaVergne Education Center

Date Available:
August 2024Job Description

TITLE: Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction

The Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction will assist with the development, implementation, organization and evaluation of curriculum, professional development, and district initiatives targeted to improve the educational achievement of all students. The Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction will work closely with administrators to make data-driven decisions that will improve student achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with administrative endorsement:
  • ISBE Elementary Type 03 (k-9) Certificate
  • ISBE Type 75 General Administrative Certificate
• Masters degree in an educationally related field (curriculum or content area, e.g. reading, language arts, ect.)
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in the elementary or middle school setting; previous, administrative / leadership roles preferred

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Address difficult situations courteously and tactfully
• Maintain knowledge of best practice in the areas of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge and demonstrated success in the following areas:
  • Curriculum design
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Instructional and assessment practices
  • Delivery of Professional Development

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership for planning, supervising, and directing curriculum and instruction goals and objectives for the District.

Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of District curriculum.

Design and implement professional development that address the needs of certified staff; this professional development must be monitored and assessed to determine its success.

Support teachers and administrators in using and disaggregating date to drive classroom instruction.

Support the management and implementation of a comprehensive instruction and assessment program for the District.

Assist teachers and administrators with alignment, development, teaching, and assessment of District approved curriculum.

Develop and maintain a system of teaching, evaluation, and data analysis to ensure that the program meets or exceeds its targeted educational objectives.

Access and monitor the use of fiscal resources related to Teaching and Learning programs.

Monitor, and oversee participation in district-level committees and content area programs, to assess the success of the committees or content area programs.

Collaborates with staff and administrators from the Department of Teaching and Learning, and other District departments, to ensure curricular needs and student achievement are being met.

Create a culture that develops leaders and respects the expertise and experience of all staff.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

TERMS: 12 month - 260 days

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

SALARY: Regionally competitive salary and benefits package based on education and experience.