Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning

Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning

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• Professional Educator License with Administrative Endorsement
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organization, and project management
• Deep knowledge of PreK‑5 curriculum, instruction, assessment practices, and professional learning
• Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of exemplary classroom teaching experience; prior administrative experience preferred
• Extensive understanding of current curriculum practices, instructional pedagogy, formative and summative assessment, and implications for student learning
• Strong knowledge of the Illinois State Learning Standards, including Common Core State Standards and related state frameworks
• Proven leadership skills to facilitate teacher growth in curriculum, instruction, professional learning, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers and administrators, actively listen, engage stakeholders, identify barriers to student achievement, and problem‑solve strategically

The Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership for elementary curriculum, instruction, and professional learning to ensure all students experience equitable, engaging, and future‑ready learning. Working collaboratively with building leaders, instructional coaches, and district departments, this role advances coherence across the PreK‑12+ system and aligns the district’s curriculum and instructional practices with district strategic priorities.

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Supervises

Elementary Instructional Coaches;
Elementary Teaching and Learning Facilitator;
Curriculum and Inventory Specialist

• Lead the development, implementation, and articulation of a coherent PreK‑12 curriculum, serving as the primary elementary curriculum leader.
• Lead and manage the curriculum review process across all content areas, ensuring consistency, transparency, and research‑based practices.
• Coordinate the adoption, alignment, and maintenance of viable, standards‑aligned curriculum resources for PreK‑5 students.
• Oversee curriculum materials ordering, inventory, budgeting, and distribution to ensure timely and accurate delivery of high‑quality instructional resources.
• Maintain accurate and accessible curriculum documents, webpages, and communications that reflect the current district curriculum.
• Provide vision and leadership for high‑quality instruction, including digital integration, structured literacy practices, and authentic learning experiences.
• Partner with the Director of Innovation to support strategic integration of digital tools and technology‑enhanced practices.
• Coach, collaborate, and consult with teachers and administrators to improve instructional effectiveness, leadership capacity, student engagement, and equitable learning outcomes.
• Provide professional learning and ongoing support to elementary principals, instructional coaches, and teachers related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and instructional leadership.
• Stay current on educational research, pedagogy, and best practices, and apply leading‑edge instructional approaches within the district.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate elementary professional development aligned to curriculum review cycles, strategic district initiatives, and instructional priorities.
• Supervise and support elementary instructional coaches, including the vision, implementation, and continuous refinement of the coaching model.
• Assist with facilitating new educator orientation for elementary educators.
• Analyze local, state, national, and international assessment data to support instructional programming and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other district directors and departments to strengthen MTSS and ensure instructional alignment for all learners.
• Support the Instruction and Student Performance team in the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement…