EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SECONDARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Position Type:
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP/DIRECTOR

Date Posted:
12/4/2024

Location:
Academics: Teaching & LearningPOSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction is a strategic leader dedicated to advancing instructional quality and promoting student achievement in grades 6-12. This role oversees curriculum and instruction across all content areas, including Health/PE, ensuring alignment with district goals and state standards. The Executive Director collaborates with district and school leaders to ensure high-quality teaching and learning, while tracking the effectiveness of curriculum implementation and its impact on the District's educational objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Drive Curriculum Excellence Across All Content Areas

• Oversee curriculum and instruction for all secondary content areas, including Health/PE, ensuring alignment with best practices and the district's educational goals.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum to support high-quality instruction and student success in grades 6-12.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum delivery and instructional strategies, adjusting as needed to promote academic excellence.

Promote High-Quality Teaching and Learning

• Provide leadership to directors, coordinators, and other instructional leaders to ensure a shared understanding of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote rigorous instruction, equitable access to resources, and improved student outcomes.
• Collaborate with secondary school principals to align instructional goals and foster effective teaching practices.

Lead Professional Development and Support

• Collaborate with district leadership to design and deliver professional development aligned with instructional priorities for secondary education.
• Empower teachers and instructional leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement curriculum effectively.
• Facilitate training for Health/PE educators to ensure comprehensive, standards-based programming.

Foster Equity and Student Success

• Ensure all students have access to high-quality, inclusive curriculum and instruction that meets diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce achievement gaps and support historically underserved student populations.
• Advocate for secondary students' academic and social-emotional success through aligned curriculum and instructional initiatives.

Track and Measure Performance Metrics

• Establish and analyze key performance indicators to assess the impact of curriculum and instructional programs on secondary student achievement.
• Use data to inform continuous improvement and recommend evidence-based instructional adjustments.

Collaborate with Stakeholders and Promote Innovation

• Work closely with district leadership, secondary principals, and community partners to build cohesive instructional pathways from middle to high school.
• Lead large-scale instructional initiatives that promote innovative teaching and learning strategies aligned with the district's vision.

Ensure all secondary instructional programs meet local, state, and federal regulations.

• Manage budgets and resources for curriculum and instruction initiatives in secondary education, ensuring efficient and equitable allocation
• Oversee Compliance and Resource Management.

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 secondary education, including Health/PE and differentiated instruction.
• Data Analysis and Decision-Making: Skilled in analyzing performance data to evaluate curriculum effectiveness and implement data-informed improvements that enhance student outcomes.
• Leadership and Vision: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor instructional staff, aligning curriculum practices with district goals while fostering a culture of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Equity and Inclusivity: Strong commitment to promoting equity in education, ensuring inclusive curriculum and instruction that addresses diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas and build collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Professional Development Expertise: Proficient in designing and delivering professional learning that empowers educators to implement effective instructional strategies and curriculum standards.
• Educational Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with state and federal standards, graduation requirements, and accountability systems for secondary education.
• Resource Management: Skilled in managing budgets, aligning resources with strategic goals, and pursuing alternative funding opportunities to support curriculum initiatives.

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.