Director of Teaching and Learning

Overview

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The Ames CSD is seeking a Director of Teaching and Learning for the 2026-27 school year. This position will begin on July 1, 2026.

Work Schedule
: 255-day work calendar

Summary

Assists the Superintendent in the administration of the School District by overseeing, aligning, and leading the selection and implementation process for PK, elementary, and secondary schools, curriculum. This position also co-facilitates the MTSS delivery system. Oversees the implementation and training of instructional practices, instructional framework, and management of the teacher leadership model. Serves as a member of the Superintendent's cabinet, guiding the overall direction of the District.

Promotes the District's purpose of developing and maintaining processes and procedures aligned to the District's priorities to accomplish the outcomes of the strategic plan.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Directs the planning, development, implementation, and review of all District instructional programs and curriculum adoptions by working cooperatively with administrators of PK, Elementary, and Secondary to provide an appropriate, rigorous, and relevant education for all District students.
• Provides leadership and commits to the District's efforts to eliminate student achievement gaps.
• Promotes the systemic implementation of progressive educational practices, such as social/emotional learning, inquiry-based instruction, and PBIS.
• Assists with oversight and facilitation of objections to instructional materials processes.
• Oversees the mentorship program for new teachers.
• Oversees the creation and implementation of the Individual Career and Academic Plan.
• Oversees the training and implementation of a district instructional framework.
• Oversees the Teacher Leadership and Compensation grant including visioning, budgeting, training, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Collaborates with outside agencies and community partners as designated by the Superintendent and serves as the District's representative at functions and on committees or task forces.
• Manages the Teaching and Learning department, overseeing tasks such as determining suitable service and staffing levels, allocating resources effectively, evaluating work methods and procedures, and guiding instructional coaches and mentors. Collaborates with principals on staff professional development to enhance instructional quality and address any challenges that arise.
• Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Develops and administers the department's annual operating budget and oversees the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Oversees the development, preparation, and submission of reports required by law or requested by federal, state and local governmental bodies.
• Gathers information as needed from the Superintendent, board members, District staff, the public, and other sources to prepare reports and recommendations to the Board.
• Participates in District-wide decision-making activities and works directly with the Superintendent to identify issues and practices that affect the future of the District.
• Interprets and enforces District policy as it relates to schools, instruction, and student services.
• Oversees the distribution of resources to schools through the identification of needs and establishment of priorities.
• Oversees grant writing management and administration to obtain funding for enhanced instructional programs in collaboration with the School Business Official.
• Attends school board meetings, board retreats, and training as directed by the Superintendent.
• Assists with school-community relations. Speaks to staff, parents, and student-based school groups and participates in community listen and learns.
• Develops the district Comprehensive Assessment Plan (CAP) and oversees district testing.
• Oversight of the Teacher Quality committee, including TQ budget and district led TQ opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Iowa Administrator License.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in teaching or educational experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience of building or district leadership.

The Successful Candidate Will Exhibit

• Ability to lead the implementation of educational work that meets the needs of all students.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational policy and management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of staff and…