Curriculum Coordinator: Health, Physical Education, and Athletics - Department of Instruction

Curriculum Coordinator:
Health, Physical Education, and Athletics – Department of Instruction – 2026‑27 School Year

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Type: Full‑time, 12 months/year

Salary: $84,968 to $102,000 Per Year

This role coordinates curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices across the Division, with a focus on Health, Physical Education, and Athletics. The Coordinator will provide leadership to develop, implement, and assess curricula aligned with the Division’s Vision, Mission, and Goals; collaborate with the Department of Professional Learning; manage the Virginia High School League compliance; oversee assessment development; and support coaching and professional development initiatives.

• Provides leadership to develop, implement, and assess the Division curricula aligned with the mission, vision, and goals.
• Coordinates secondary schools' athletics departments and monitors Virginia High School League changes, regulations, and Division compliance.
• Develops formative and summative assessments in collaboration with teachers, students, and school leaders.
• Collaborates with division and school staff to support curriculum integration and continuity of PreK‑12 core content areas, technology applications, and research and media skills.
• Participates in state and national curriculum organizations, stays informed on latest research, disseminates information, and serves as a resource to parents, staff, the School Board, and community groups.
• Works with teams to ensure alignment of curriculum and student performance benchmarks with state Standards of Learning and Standards of Accreditation.
• Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in implementing, administering, and evaluating instructional programs.
• Determines multiple student performance measures for program analysis to implement instructional improvement and intervention services.
• Co‑teaches in preK‑12 classrooms to model best instructional practices, technology applications, and exemplary lesson planning.
• Participates in at least one Professional Learning Community per school to elicit feedback and support the Professional Learning Community developmental process.
• Provides reflective coaching to teachers and principals to implement the Framework for Quality Learning.
• Directs learning resource adoption and advises on selection of resources with an equity focus.
• Plans and facilitates regular Division‑wide coach meetings and provides professional development for instructional coaches.
• Communicates with stakeholders regarding the assigned content area, prepares and presents School Board and state reports.
• Supports hiring interviews, teacher performance appraisals, and provides direct feedback for teacher improvement.
• Leads and supports programs for novice teachers, participates in budget and grant oversight, and maintains the Division web page.
• Develops, reviews, and monitors programs to support historically marginalized enrollment groups.
• Adheres to expectations in project management, team leadership, data collection and analysis, and division improvement planning.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration, in accordance with policies and practices.

• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Ability to use coaching techniques and questions with adults.
• Experience with supervision skills and the Framework of Quality Instruction, Professional Learning Community, and Teacher Performance Appraisal.
• Understanding of recent VDOE changes for career and technical education.

• Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant instructional experience.
• Eligibility for or holding a Virginia Department of Education license in the applicable area (administration endorsement preferred).

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Administration/Supervision license preferred.

The Division is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.