What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Division Head position at Discovery Health Sciences Schools?
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) is a newly authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the Baton Rouge area through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. The school opened in the 2023-24 school year, starting with grades PreK4 - 4th and will eventually educate students in grades PreK - 8th at full capacity.
Lower School Curriculum Division Head - Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks a Curriculum Division Head for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The Curriculum Division Head (CDH) executes the network vision for teaching and learning across the school and reports to the Principal. The CDH is a key member of the campus administrative team. This position works collaboratively with grade level teams and content-area departments to facilitate instructional excellence and increase student achievement. The CDH supervises and observes teachers to assess skills and provide feedback, plans and delivers effective professional development and builds ownership and support for meeting academic goals. An ideal candidate will have instructional leadership experience working with educators to understand and implement best practices to drive academic achievement. Position available July 2026.
Other required selection criteria include the following:
5 years of experience teaching;
Knowledge of the educational needs of the greater Baton Rouge area’s population;
Strong understanding of State testing and Louisiana State Standards
Deep instructional expertise and motivation to establish innovative and creative learning programs;
Commitment to implement staff development and training;
Ability to promote a positive school climate;
Commitment to enabling each student to reach his/her personal best.
Preferred candidates will have:
Related Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Literacy or Elementary Education
Prior experience in a high-performing school that serves an at-risk population.
Experience as an administrative leader
Established professional and community connections in the greater Baton Rouge area
Educational Leader Certification
Lower School Curriculum Division Head - Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks a Curriculum Division Head for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The Curriculum Division Head (CDH) executes the network vision for teaching and learning across the school and reports to the Principal. The CDH is a key member of the campus administrative team. This position works collaboratively with grade level teams and content-area departments to facilitate instructional excellence and increase student achievement. The CDH supervises and observes teachers to assess skills and provide feedback, plans and delivers effective professional development and builds ownership and support for meeting academic goals. An ideal candidate will have instructional leadership experience working with educators to understand and implement best practices to drive academic achievement. Position available July 2026.
Other required selection criteria include the following:
5 years of experience teaching;
Knowledge of the educational needs of the greater Baton Rouge area’s population;
Strong understanding of State testing and Louisiana State Standards
Deep instructional expertise and motivation to establish innovative and creative learning programs;
Commitment to implement staff development and training;
Ability to promote a positive school climate;
Commitment to enabling each student to reach his/her personal best.
Preferred candidates will have:
Related Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Literacy or Elementary Education
Prior experience in a high-performing school that serves an at-risk population.
Experience as an administrative leader
Established professional and community connections in the greater Baton Rouge area
Educational Leader Certification