EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Position Type:
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP/DIRECTOR

Date Posted:
12/4/2024

Location:
Academics: Teaching & LearningPOSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction is a strategic leader dedicated to elevating instructional quality and fostering student achievement in grades Pre-K through 5. This role oversees curriculum and instructional practices across all content areas, guiding district initiatives to ensure high standards of teaching and learning. Through collaboration with district leaders, instructional staff, and community partners, the Executive Director builds cohesive, evidence-based educational pathways that prepare students for academic success, from early childhood through the elementary years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Drive Curriculum Excellence Across All Content Areas

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of district-wide curriculum, aligning with best practices to support high-quality instruction and student success.
• Establish and monitor curriculum delivery standards to ensure instructional consistency, rigor, and alignment with district goals for elementary education.

Advance Early Learning Pathways to Ensure Kindergarten Readiness

• Develop and implement cohesive strategies that integrate early learning programs from birth through Pre-K, ensuring continuity and preparedness for kindergarten.
• Lead initiatives to foster foundational skills in early learners, supporting their social, emotional, and academic readiness for elementary education.
• Collaborate with early childhood educators, community partners, and families to build environments conducive to early childhood development.

Lead Equitable Gifted Services

• Oversee the identification, support, and academic programming for gifted students, ensuring fair access to high-quality services and resources.
• Direct specialized teacher training in gifted education, advancing instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of gifted learners and enhancing their academic growth.

Strengthen Instructional Leadership Across the District

• Mentor and guide directors, coordinators, and instructional leaders, fostering a shared understanding of high-impact teaching and learning practices.
• Track the quality and effectiveness of curriculum implementation across schools, evaluating its alignment with district educational goals and making data-driven adjustments as needed.

Align Professional Development with Curriculum and Instruction Goals

• Collaborate with district leadership to design and deliver targeted professional development aligned with instructional priorities and educator needs.
• Ensure that all training initiatives empower teachers with the skills necessary to implement curriculum effectively and support student learning.

Establish and Track Performance Metrics for Educational Success

• Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators to assess the impact of curriculum and instructional initiatives on student outcomes.
• Utilize data insights to drive continuous improvement, making informed adjustments to instructional practices and curriculum to enhance overall effectiveness.

Engage Stakeholders in Collaborative, District-Wide Initiatives

• Lead large-scale instructional initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments and ensuring consistent program implementation.
• Build partnerships with district leadership, families, and community organizations to align resources, support programs, and strengthen educational outcomes for all students.

Promote Research-Based Educational Strategies

• Stay current on educational research, actively participating in professional development and peer collaborations to bring best practices to the district.
• Integrate proven instructional methods and curriculum models that support the district's mission and vision, promoting innovative and effective teaching practices.

Oversee Compliance and Policy Development

• Ensure all instructional programs adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, as well as district policies, maintaining alignment with educational standards.
• Collaborate with district leadership to develop and revise curriculum policies that support educational goals and equity.

Lead Departmental Operations and Resource Allocation

• Manage budgeting, staffing projections, and resource allocations for the curriculum and instruction department, ensuring efficient use of human and financial resources.
• Pursue alternative funding opportunities, including grants, to support and enhance curriculum initiatives and instructional strategies

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree required
• Specialists or higher preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification at a level 5 or higher
• Educational Leadership or Instructional/Curriculum Leadership preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational administration, supervision, or leadership roles, with specific expertise in curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, and master scheduling (K-12 setting preferred).

SALARY INFORMATION
Pay Grade : 140
Work Days: Annual

POSITION INFORMATION:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: At Will

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Curriculum and Instructional Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of curriculum design, alignment, and instructional strategies, particularly within early childhood and elementary education, including gifted and differentiated instruction.
• Educational Research and Data Analysis: Ability to interpret and apply educational research, assess performance metrics, and utilize data-driven insights to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Leadership and Vision: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop instructional leaders and teams, promoting a shared vision for high-quality education that aligns with district goals and inspires commitment to student success.
• Strategic Planning and Initiative Management: Skilled in designing and implementing district-wide initiatives with effective change management, aligning resources, and engaging multiple stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including educators, administrators, and community partners, and to foster collaborative partnerships.
• Equity and Inclusivity: Strong commitment to promoting equity in educational practices, ensuring inclusive curriculum, instructional approaches, and access to resources for all students.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges, resolve conflicts, and adapt solutions in a fast-paced educational environment.
• Resource Management: Effective in managing budgets, staffing, and securing alternative funding to support curriculum priorities and instructional goals

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.