Director of Strategic Performance and School Improvement - Anticiapted - 2026-2027 VACANCY

Anticipated Director Of Strategic Performance And School Improvement

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of Anticipated Director of Strategic Performance and School Improvement Poughkeepsie City School District.

Qualifications:

• New York State School District Leader (SDL), School District Administrator (SDA), or School Building Leader (SBL) Certification.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful educational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing student achievement and organizational performance data.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning.
• Strong knowledge of New York State accountability systems and school improvement requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of NWEA MAP and state assessment programs.

Duties:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Performance & Data Analysis:

• Develop and maintain district performance dashboards aligned with the District Strategic Plan and Board of Education priorities.
• Analyze district, school, classroom, and student achievement data to identify strengths, gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including academic achievement, attendance, graduation, chronic absenteeism, behavior, and other student success measures.
• Prepare reports and presentations for district leadership, principals, and the Board of Education.
• Support principals and district leaders in interpreting data to inform instructional and operational decisions.
• Conduct program evaluations to determine the effectiveness of district initiatives and recommend improvements.

School Improvement:

• Lead and support Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and other accountability initiatives.
• Collaborate with school leaders to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate School Comprehensive Education Plans (SCEPs) and District Comprehensive Improvement Plans (DCIPs).
• Assist schools in establishing measurable improvement goals and progress-monitoring systems.
• Monitor implementation fidelity of instructional and intervention initiatives.
• Support district wide continuous improvement cycles using evidence-based practices.

Professional Learning & Leadership Development:

• Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning aligned with district priorities.
• Develop differentiated professional learning pathways for teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and support staff.
• Provide job-embedded coaching to principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders.
• Model effective instructional strategies and facilitate demonstration lessons in classrooms.
• Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and data team processes.
• Coach school leaders in using data to improve instructional practices and student achievement.

Instructional Leadership:

• Conduct instructional learning walks and classroom observations with school administrators.
• Provide feedback to school leadership teams regarding instructional trends and best practices.
• Assist in implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with District curriculum.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders to support curriculum implementation and instructional coherence.
• Promote equitable instructional practices that improve outcomes for all student groups.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Expertise in educational data analysis
• Strategic thinking and systems leadership
• Instructional coaching and facilitation
• Change management
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Commitment to educational equity and excellence
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies

Performance Expectations:

• Measurable improvements in student achievement outcomes
• School improvement indicators
• Professional learning effectiveness
• Instructional implementation fidelity
• Principal and teacher capacity
• Data-informed decision-making across the District
• Progress toward District Strategic Plan goals
• Continuous improvement processes
• Organizational effectiveness

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training,…