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.

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Develops methods of sharing educational innovative practices.
• Organizes and directs committees for the study, evaluation and revision of curriculum.
• Organizes and directs textbook adoption committees.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the District Inservice Training Program.
• Provides on-going data updates to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Governing Board on school progress.
• Works 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.
• Conducting thorough and objective evaluations of Principals.
• Regularly reports and makes recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services on policies, practices and procedures for improving student achievement.
• Attends state, regional and national professional conferences related to responsibilities as approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and governed by District policy.
• Oversees the implementation of a new teacher induction program.
• Works with Leadership in providing recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the continuous improvement of District educational programs.
• Works with building level administrators in the development of instructional leadership skills and shared decision-making.
• Collaborates with the Director of Language Acquisition in supporting the goals of the Structured English Immersion (SEI) program and all academic programs.
• Oversees the design, delivery and alignment of curricula to the Arizona State Standards.
• Oversees principal development through learning rounds across schools
• Oversees and evaluates academic standards, national content standards and District assessments with the specific outcome of improving student achievement for all students in the District.
• Oversees the development of District curricula as defined in Governing Board Policy.
• Oversees 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.
• Collaborates with SEL and Family Services Leadership to ensure MTSS for behavior is implemented at all schools, including protocols and practices for Trauma Sensitive Schools.
• Oversees a communication system for keeping all stakeholders informed about curriculum work within the District.
• Oversees the preparation of program reports for the administrative team and Governing Board as needed.
• Oversees 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.
• Oversees the design, delivery and evaluation of student programs and interventions that increase student achievement.
• Oversees the development and implementation of student assessments that inform teacher practice and are aligned to the written curricula of the District.
• Oversees 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.
• Oversees the integration of regular education goals for improved student achievement into special education programs, including District literacy and mathematics initiatives.
• Continues own professional development through activities such as: involvement in professional organizations; attendance and presentation at professional conferences; facilitation of colleague visits and school visitations; preparation of publications; and continuous professional reading.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for all organizations that have oversight over education (included, but not limited to: Cartwright School District, AZ Department of Health Services, Department of Economic Security)
• Knowledge of National and the Arizona College and Career and K-12 Academic Standards
• Evidence of independent decision-making skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive Management of all programs and professional development
• Evidence of collaborative skills
• Highly effective skill in leading professional learning communities
• Evidence of active involvement within professional organization(s)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in oral and written form
• Monitor & prioritize tasks
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

REPORTS TO Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

LOCATION District Office

SUPERVISESAll Assistant Directors and Specialists in Educational Services

CALENDAR 12 months, Full-Time, Benefitted

JOB CATEGORY Director

BEGINNING SALARY As approved by the Governing Board

FLSA STATUS Exempt

BENEFITS As Approved By The Governing Board

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION Until Filled

Contact Person

Shelby Young, Executive Coordinator of Human Resources

(623) 691-3915 Fax (623) 691-4079