Director of Curriculum and Instruction; PK

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Openings as of 7/15/2026

Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK- VACANCY

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Director
• Date Posted: 7/9/2026
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as practicable
• Closing Date: 07/23/2026

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-280 DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (PK-12)
JULY 2026 2026- 2027 VACANCY 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)

2026- 2027 VACANCY
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a STEM-related field and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Regularly collaborate with STEM department chairs to monitor instructional progress, identify needs, and set shared goals.
• Facilitate monthly PK–12 STEM leadership meetings and content-area department meetings.
• Support data-driven decision-making and instructional planning during department cycles.
• Build the capacity of department chairs to lead teams, facilitate professional learning, and…