Director of Core Curriculum

Job Information

Job Title:

Director of Core Curriculum

Department:
Academic Programs

Reports To:

Chief Technology Officer

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Calendar:
All 12 Month Staff

Salary Scale:
Administrative Salary Scale

The Director for Core Curriculum will ensure that all students and teachers in Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) have access to strong curricular resources in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and history / social studies. The Director will oversee a team of content specialists, aligning work with SCPS strategic priorities for instruction, and empowering school-based educators to access the resources necessary to provide excellent instruction.

• Lead the selection, adoption, and evaluation of curriculum in core content areas aligned to SCPS strategic priorities and the Virginia Standards of Quality.
• Lead SCPS efforts to review, revise, and implement instructional materials.
• Develop short-term and long-range planning of instructional programs and initiatives aligned to SCPS strategic priorities.
• Lead a team of cross-curricular specialists to establish standards for curricular resources and ensure alignment of support offered to schools and educators across all content areas.
• Support the Director of Academic Programs in administering the department’s budget and making strategic decisions on allocation of resources and pursuit of additional funding opportunities.
• Work closely with building administrators and department chairs to identify and develop resources and other supports to assist teachers in executing curriculum resources effectively.
• Convene administrators, school‑based specialists, and classroom educators to identify the skill and knowledge areas to focus learning resources.
• Work with building administrators to define and monitor the role of reading and math specialists to ensure these specialists provide needed in‑school support.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Talent Development to place curriculum‑specific learning needs into differentiated professional learning scopes and sequences.
• Lead the planning and execution of division‑wide summer learning programs, including conception, content, communication, registration, and staffing.
• Support the Chief Learning and Innovation Officer in administering the department's budget and making strategic decisions on allocation of resources and pursuit of additional funding.

Education Attainment (Required): Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, instruction, curriculum design, or related fields.

Education Attainment (Preferred): Terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.).

Relevant Experience (Required): Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership overseeing instruction in K-12 public schools, with a strong preference for experience as an instructional leader in a core content area at either the school or central office level.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement in Administration and Supervision, or ability to secure the same.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): (none listed).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $104,038 to $149,205 Per Year

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Knowledge:

• Virginia Standards of Learning across all core content subjects.
• Principles and concepts of strong curricular design and adoption.
• Principles and best practices in school administration.

Skills:

• Evaluation of curricula.
• Analysis and evaluation of student performance data.

Abilities:

• Lead a cross‑functional team with diverse backgrounds and interests to agree on and achieve common goals.
• Collaborate across departments to align activities and priorities.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences both internal and external to SCPS on matters related to instruction.
• Organize and perform work independently.
• Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines.
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Res…