Director, High School Curriculum and Instruction

Position Type: Administration and Professionals

Date Posted:

Location: Administration or As Assigned

Reports to: Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Band: 9

Compensation: $ 86,417.00 - $

The Director of High School Curriculum and Instruction ensures the successful development and implementation of a rigorous and standards-based curriculum and associated curricular resources. The director supervises and leads all of the District’s high school core content program managers as they support the implementation of each curricular program and ensure the effective implementation of the Ohio Learning Standards. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the systematic implementation of the overall instructional program including standards, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning in all high school core content areas.

• Provides direction and leadership in the development of a comprehensive curriculum for all high school core content areas including curriculum guides with scope and sequence documents, pacing guides, and assessment guidelines and strategies
• Establishes and maintains systems, processes, and practices that support a college- and career-going culture to ensure students are fully ready for success beyond high school
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates short- and long-term goals and initiatives to support implementation of the high school curriculum
• Develops, in collaboration with the program managers District and school professional learning plans for teachers, support staff, and administrators to assist in raising the level of instructional performance and student achievement
• Designs and implements professional learning to support the curriculum using effective practices, including research on theory and content standards
• Recommends the expansion or elimination of courses and programs as necessary
• Supervises the selection and adoption of new textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental programs under the direction of the executive director
• Collaborates with other curriculum and instruction directors to ensure all instructional initiatives and practices are K-12 aligned
• Works collaboratively with other departments within the District offices to ensure integration of District curriculum in alignment with the District’s strategic plan
• Uses data to make decisions and adjustments to the high school curricular program
• Assists with the development of CMSD’s benchmark assessments for high schools
• Leads the process through which the Academics Team reviews and evaluates results of state and District assessments and recommends appropriate modifications to high school programs and appropriate support for individual schools
• Supervises, evaluates, and holds accountable the performance and professionalism of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees, and recommends reassignments, terminations, and disciplinary actions
• Deep knowledge of the cycle of teaching and learning and the Ohio Learning Standards in grades 9-12 with the ability to provide professional development and coach others in these areas
• Deep knowledge of curriculum mapping from its creation to implementation and progress monitoring and an understanding of the importance of having a curriculum-specific, standards based, scope and sequence for each core content area
• Communicates effectively with community and stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervises high school program managers, managers, and model lead teachers. May direct other staff outside of span of control for special projects and/or initiatives.

• Bachelors in Secondary Education or related field Required;
  Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in high school and 3 years educational leadership experience
• Must have a strong aptitude in secondary (high school) academics
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Experience giving direction to diverse stakeholders without being a direct supervisor, but holding those stakeholders accountable for meeting agreed-upon goals
• Ability to analyze…