Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Job Goal

To provide effective leadership, coordination and direction in the development, implementation and evaluation of all curricula, instructional programs, and a well‑rounded education for the Cartwright Elementary School District.

• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience required.
• A Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Successful elementary (K‑8) experience as a building principal.
• Evidence of leadership in delivery of professional development for teachers and administrators.
• Current Arizona Elementary, Secondary, or Principal certificate at time of application.
• At least five (5) years successful work experience in grades K‑8 as an administrator of or within regular education programs.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Develop means of sharing educational innovative practices.
• Organize and direct committees for the study, evaluation, and revision of curriculum.
• Organize and direct textbook adoption committees.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the District Inservice Training Program.
• Provide ongoing data updates to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Governing Board on school progress.
• Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services to prepare professional development for all Governing Board retreats, special sessions, and presentations to keep informed with impactful teaching and learning.
• Conduct thorough and objective evaluations of principals.
• Regularly report and make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services on policies, practices and procedures for improving student achievement.
• Attend state, regional and national professional conferences related to responsibilities as approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and governed by District policy.
• Oversee the implementation of a new teacher induction program.
• Work with Leadership to provide recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for continuous improvement of District educational programs.
• Work with building level administrators in development of instructional leadership skills and shared decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the Director of Language Acquisition to support the goals of the Structured English Immersion (SEI) program and all academic programs.
• Oversee the design, delivery and alignment of curricula to the Arizona State Standards.
• Oversee principal development through learning rounds across schools.
• Oversee and evaluate academic standards, national content standards and District assessments with the specific outcome of improving student achievement for all students in the District.
• Oversee the development of District curricula as defined in Governing Board Policy.
• Oversee the provision of training and support to all curricula task forces in the technical aspects of curriculum development, assessment development, and planning for professional development.
• Collaborate with SEL and Family Services Leadership to ensure MTSS for behavior is implemented at all schools, including protocols and practices for Trauma Sensitive Schools.
• Oversee a communication system for keeping all stakeholders informed about curriculum work within the District.
• Oversee the preparation of program reports for the administrative team and Governing Board as needed.
• Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of all extracurricular, special area programs, and interventions that increase student achievement and encourage parents to be involved in the learning of their children.
• Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of student programs and interventions that increase student achievement.
• Oversee the development and implementation of student assessments that inform teacher practice and are aligned to the written curricula of the District.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of federal/state programs and accompanying budgets for all student‑based projects, including Title I and other funding sources as assigned.
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