Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Academy Programming

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Academy Programming

Position Type:

Administration

Date Posted:

5/26/2026

Location:

Danbury Board of Education Complex

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Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 11,000 students spread across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission of Danbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates.

We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences.

DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision to aspire to advance all learners to their highest potential.

SCOPE:
The Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Academy Programming is responsible for developing and overseeing the curriculum renewal system, including alignment with standards and assessments, providing content expertise and support to schools, developing content professional development that is aligned to district and school improvement plans, ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and supports. Additionally, this position is responsible for the development, planning, organization, and administration of the following:

* Supervision of district curriculum coordinators and other central office support personnel as assigned by the Superintendent, as well as special school based supervision for focus support schools.

* Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI) planning, implementation and monitoring

* Implementation of grant funded strategic initiatives funded through State & Federal and alternative funding sources. Pursuit of innovation grant opportunities, including oversight and implementation of awards.

* Oversight, fidelity and coherence of the programming and opportunity design of POG, Academy and pre-Academy transformation K-12.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Director will oversee a variety of functions and work closely with all leaders on the Teaching and Learning Team. Though not an exhaustive list, these can be classified into the following categories:

SUPERVISE, COACH AND MENTOR

* Supervising, Coaching and Mentoring Provide guidance and direction to central office staff and school based staff in meeting district and school goals.

* Communication - Work closely and communicate regularly as part of a highly collaborative executive leadership team to ensure cohesion among school buildings.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROGRAM DESIGN

* Define and Design Curriculum Development Procedures development of curriculum; provide for key stakeholder input; form cross-functional teams including curriculum and instruction technology; determine district expectations for lesson design and implementation.

* Identify Effective Instructional Practices design effective instructional programs, including diagnostic measures, best practices instructional strategies, development of an implementation plan, determining expectations for lesson design; ensuring differentiated instruction meets students' needs.

* Assess Student Achievement plan district assessment program; oversee development formative and summative assessment tools; oversee administration of assessments; compile and analyze student assessment data. Present information to the Board of Education.

* Program Evaluation participate in the evaluation of district and school curricular, instructional and assessment programs; design and implement district assessment programs; oversee development and administration of formative assessment tools; oversee development and administration of summative assessment tools; analyze assessment results.

* Oversee Professional Development plan and develop systematic program for professional development content to contextualize training so employees can expand their knowledge base and develop new skills; align content for professional development to district and school needs; evaluate effectiveness of training materials, development of curriculum writing committees.

* Assist with the development and implementation of Summer School learning plans.

* Chairperson for the Curriculum Development Team (CDT)

* In collaboration,…