Director of Curriculum PK

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Schools

About the Role:

The PK-12 Director of Curriculum provides strategic leadership in the development, alignment, and evaluation of the district’s instructional program to maximize student achievement. To maximize student achievement, the Director drives systemic continuity across all grade levels by combining current, research‑based instructional methods with equitable access to high‑quality learning materials for every student.

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff for academic performance and behavior
• Develop/Support Principals and Department Heads as Instructional Leaders
• Provide educational leadership in the development of curriculum and the implementation of instructional approaches in the district
• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between and among schools
• Support Administrators in the evaluation process, including observations, written evaluations, and serving as a secondary evaluator as needed
• Collect and analyze performance data, including state and district assessment results, work samples, and other pertinent information affecting the design and evaluation of curriculum and instructional practices
• Support building administrators and instructional coaches in planning and conducting regular data meetings
• Organize professional development and ongoing curriculum development (UbD)
• Supervise and evaluate Instructional Coaches
• Provide professional development and support to coaches on coaching teachers and the coaching cycle
• Participate in PLCs focused on student work with teachers, coaches, and principals
• Observe classroom instruction with building principals to evaluate curriculum implementation and program effectiveness
• Collaborate with school administrators on the supervision and evaluation of staff
• Remain current in research that supports curriculum development, instructional program design, delivery, and assessment in literacy and humanities
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences
• Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in instruction, learning theory, and cognitive research through reading professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations
• Demonstrate initiative, effective organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate people
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development, program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Attend DESE and other related outside organizational meetings
• Oversee adoption and implementation of new programs
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Graduate degree in a related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) license as Academic Administrator or Director
• 10 years teaching experience
• 3 years leadership experience preferred

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $110,000-$125,000 per year