Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Position: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher with emphasis on Curriculum or Educational Leadership, valid administrator certification, and at least five years’ experience in educational leadership as a principal or district leadership (related to curriculum &/or instruction)

The Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction will be responsible for the facilitation and development of curriculum, programs, professional development and alignment of resources for academic growth and success. This position will also facilitate the development and coordination of federal programs for the district. Emphasis will be placed on vertical alignment of curriculum and resources across all grades and subjects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Guide in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum materials and resources and monitor instructional effectiveness.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities associated with the approved curriculum, supplemental resources, pacing guides and collaborate to help monitor the effectiveness of said resources.
• Facilitate meetings of the Professional Development Committee and ensure that opportunities and plans meet any local, state, &/or federal requirements.
• Remain current on developments in curriculum and instruction and work collaboratively to determine their appropriateness for inclusion in the district’s programs.
• Direct and encourage the development and use of new instructional materials to improve student achievement.
• Work with staff members, teachers, and administrators, by coordinating processes that allow them to review, interview, and select impactful curriculum and resources that follow the Oklahoma Academic Standards.
• Provide leadership in the effective use of funds to support district priorities including multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and equity of programs.
• Promote evidence-based instructional practices to improve student achievement.
• Coordinate the planning, staffing, budgeting, and evaluation of all programs related to curriculum and instruction for the district.
• Collaborate with instructional specialists on interventions.
• Organize summer programming related to curriculum and instruction for students and staff.
• Coordinate and develop partnerships with a focus on post-secondary opportunities for students, including but not limited to working with CV Tech and USAO.
• Work directly with the district leadership team to ensure the effective and efficient performance in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and educational programs.
• Work to remain current of adoptions, regulations, laws, protocols, and requirements related to curriculum, instruction and federal programs by attending scheduled cohort and related meetings offered by OSDE, CCOSA, and OSSBA.
• Attend professional development focused on improving curriculum and instruction and enhancing job performance.
• Coordinate district federal programs plans and applications related to English Learners, Title (I, II, III, IV, VI) McKinney-Vento, foster care, etc.
• Plan, implement, comply with, and evaluate all federally funded education programs.
• Ensure alignment with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Support schools in improving student achievement with an emphasis on underserved populations.
• Facilitate meetings of the District Title Committee.
• Provide guidance on school-wide programs.
• Assist with needs assessments and continuous improvement planning.
• Prepare required reports for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide training for administrators and staff on federal program requirements and effective practices.
• Facilitate parent and family engagement activities in compliance with federal requirements.
• Collaborate and provide consultation with non-public schools as well as community organizations and stakeholders.
• Ensure consultation and collaboration with private schools when required.
• Support parent engagement and collaboration with community stakeholders.

Note:
The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be…