Director of Curriculum and Instruction

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• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement(s) in elementary or middle school education.
• Master's degree in Educational Administration or a related field.
• Successful experience as a school and/or district-level administrator.
• Minimum of five (5) years of effective teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level, preferably with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional coaching, including knowledge of coaching models, implementation strategies, and effective adult learning practices.
• Proven track record as a teacher leader with exceptional leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies, pedagogy, and curriculum design that lead to improved student learning outcomes.
• Strong understanding of educational technology and its effective use to enhance instruction, engage learners, and support academic growth.
• Proficiency in using assessment systems, analyzing data, and applying assessment results to inform and strengthen instruction.
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  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs, services, and resources across the district.
• Coordinate and oversee district wide professional development, including designing training systems, monitoring program effectiveness, and supporting staff capacity building.
• Provide leadership on emerging educational trends, research-based instructional practices, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Guide curriculum development, evaluation, and revision processes to ensure alignment, coherence, and excellence in instructional programming for all students.
• Implement and monitor the District Curriculum development in collaboration with administrators, instructional coaches, and staff.
• Support the implementation of key district initiatives as outlined in the Strategic Plan, including leading the integration and district wide implementation of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
• Collaborate with school leaders and instructional teams to embed Portrait of a Graduate outcomes into curriculum, instructional practices, student experiences, and assessment systems.
• Support the work of schools to elevate and transform instructional practices through coaching, modeling, and professional collaboration.
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of Title program grant applications, ensuring alignment with instructional priorities, federal requirements, and district goals.
• Oversee compliance, progress monitoring, and reporting associated with Title-funded instructional programs and initiatives.
• Represent Gurnee District 56 at local, state, and national conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional associations to promote district accomplishments and maintain strong professional networks.
• Collaborate effectively with vendors, consultants, community partners, and external organizations to support instructional and curricular goals.
• Stay current on research and developments in instructional strategies, curriculum innovation, technology integration, and instructional coaching.
• Partner with the Technology Department and Superintendent to analyze, communicate, and strategically plan for emerging technologies and their potential impact on teaching and learning.
• Design and implement assessment and evaluation processes to measure the effectiveness of instructional technology and support continuous improvement.
• Keep the Superintendent informed of ongoing activities, progress, and challenges through formal and informal communication and reporting.
• Demonstrate integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

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