Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement

Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement

Reports To:

Superintendent

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Compensation: $110,000 - $123,183 (based on education and experience)

Swartz Creek Community Schools is seeking a dynamic and strategic educational leader to serve as Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement. This position provides district-wide leadership to advance academic achievement by designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive continuous improvement system. The Executive Director leads key instructional systems, including curriculum, assessment, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), professional development, and grant-funded initiatives, while facilitating effective communication and alignment among the Board of Education, district leadership, administrators, instructional coaches, and staff.

• Master’s degree required in educational leadership or related field
• Valid Michigan administrative certification
• Minimum of five years of experience in instructional leadership, school administration, or central office leadership.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum alignment, instructional improvement, coaching systems, and school improvement planning.
• Demonstrated expertise with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Professional Learning Communities
• Experience with grant writing, state/federal compliance, and educational data systems preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving to support informed decision-making.
• Experience in budget development and resource management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving educational environment.

• Lead and oversee the district’s continuous improvement process (MICIP), including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Facilitate district leadership, principal, and instructional leadership meetings
• Support and coach building administrators, including principal evaluation processes
• Serve as a key liaison to the Board of Education, including support for the Academic Achievement Committee
• Prepare and disseminate district communications, including stakeholder updates
• Support building administrators with teacher evaluation

• Oversee development and implementation of K–12 curriculum, standards, pacing guides, and instructional frameworks
• Lead the development and monitoring of common assessments and district-wide data practices
• Guide development of the district’s K–12 student profile and competency frameworks
• Ensure alignment with Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidance and requirements
• Represent the district in regional curriculum collaborations (e.g., GISD Curriculum Committee)
• Facilitate the growth and development of quality collaboration

• Provide leadership for the district’s MTSS framework, including:
• Supervising and supporting MTSS coaches
• Facilitating MTSS instructional and district committee meetings
• Maintaining and updating the MTSS Handbook
• Promote data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes

• Lead district-wide professional development planning and implementation
• Design and facilitate leadership development programs (e.g., New Dragons, Aspiring Leaders)
• Coordinate district retreats and ongoing administrator learning opportunities
• Manage PD systems, including request processes, approvals, and funding allocations
• Oversee SCECH (State Continuing Education Clock Hours) management and compliance

• Lead grant development and management, including Nex Sys submissions and monitoring
• Oversee state and federal program compliance (e.g., 31a funding)
• Coordinate state assessment administration and related processes
• Manage district data systems and reporting tools (e.g., Munetrix, Pivot)
• Stay current on MDE communications and ensure district alignment

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