Director of Curriculum and Instruction; PK

Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK-12)
Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
12/4/2025

Location:
Administration Building @ Columbus Elementary

Date Available:
As soon as practicable

Closing Date:
Open until filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-108 DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (PK-12)
DECEMBER 2025 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (PK-12)
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a STEM-related field and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate. Candidates must also possess:

• Proven experience in STEM-related instructional leadership;
• Expertise in Mathematics, Technology, Engineering, Science, or related STEM fields;
• Demonstrated success with curriculum development and instructional coaching;
• Strong understanding of state and national standards, including the NYS Next Generation Standards, New York State Science Learning Standards, and New York State's Portrait of a Graduate;
• Experience facilitating department and grade-level team meetings;
• Ability to work effectively with department chairs and teacher leaders;
• Familiarity with HQIM, MTSS frameworks, and evidence-based instructional practices;
• Strong skills in assessment, data analysis, and strategic planning;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive education;
• Experience with grants, Title programs, and instructional compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways
to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and
transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater
school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater
access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

The Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK-12) provides strategic leadership for the
content areas of Math, Science, Computer Science, and Technology. This role ensures rigorous,
aligned, and equitable STEM instruction throughout the district with a clear commitment to
advancing New York State's Portrait of a Graduate competencies by supporting the
development of critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, innovation,
collaboration, effective communication, cultural competence in STEM fields, civic engagement,
environmental awareness, and ethical decision-making assisting in becoming future ready.

As a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team, the Director collaborates with
principals, STEM department chairs, teacher leaders, instructional staff, and central office teams
to promote rigorous, culturally responsive, and equitable STEM curriculum, instruction,
assessment, and professional learning. The Director facilitates PK-12 vertical alignment and
provides oversight of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), MTSS mathematics and
intervention programming, and district-wide STEM professional development initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

STEM Curriculum & Instructional Leadership (PK-12)

? Lead the design, revision, and implementation of STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics);
? Ensure rigorous alignment of the curriculum with the NYS Learning Standards and the Portrait of a Graduate;
? Promote inquiry-based, problem-based, and hands-on learning that strengthens students' ability to think critically, innovate, collaborate, and communicate effectively;
? Ensure STEM curriculum explicitly builds competencies such as adaptability, perseverance, analysis, and scientific reasoning;
? Collaborate with department chairs to develop and monitor curriculum maps, pacing guides, and common formative assessments;
? Lead the evaluation and selection process of STEM instructional materials and resources.

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