What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jenison International Academy Director of Instruction position at Jenison Public Schools?
- Minimum 5 years of K-12 teaching experience, including digital or hybrid learning
- Demonstrated success in digital instruction and/or instructional leadership
- Current administrative certification, or eligible to earn one
- Experience with K-12 digital course design, LMS platforms, and instructional technology
- Ability to lead professional learning, evaluation systems, and faculty growth
- Strong understanding of data use to improve student outcomes
- Knowledge of AI applications in education and responsible implementation
- Exceptional communication skills with staff, families, and leadership
- Collaborative team member with strong organizational and leadership skills
- Set direction for teaching and learning across all programs
- Ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes
- Lead digital course build, review, and revision cycles
- Ensure courses are rigorous, engaging, accessible, and standards-aligned
- Design and lead professional learning aligned to instructional priorities
- Support ongoing faculty growth through coaching, collaboration, and reflection
- Provide clear structures and guidance for instructional evaluation
- Support evaluators and serve as lead evaluator for adjunct faculty
- Monitor evaluation processes and teacher support systems
- Guide effective and responsible use of AI in teaching and learning
- Support staff in integrating AI to enhance instruction and efficiency
- Lead regular review of student performance data
- Identify trends and guide instructional adjustments to improve outcomes
- Aid in the ongoing development and oversight of the secondary advisory experience and honors program
- Contribute to strategic planning, program development, and school initiatives
- Teach at least one online course, using the JIA instructional model, to maintain direct connection to the student experience and inform instructional leadership
JobID: 2305
Position Type:
Administration/Director of Curriculum
Administration/Director of Curriculum
Date Posted:
3/31/2026
3/31/2026
Location:
Jenison Innovation Academy
Jenison Innovation Academy
JIA DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
Schedule: Contract begins July 1, 2026; year-round employment (260 days)
Annual Compensation: Program Leaders & Directors salary schedule: based on background/experience; full benefit package
Annual Compensation: Program Leaders & Directors salary schedule: based on background/experience; full benefit package
Jenison Innovation Academy (JIA) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Instruction to serve as the school's Lead
Academic Officer. This role guides instructional systems, digital course design, faculty growth, and data-driven improvement
across JIA's K-12 digital & hybrid environments. This position reports in person to the JIA administrative office daily.
Qualifications & Skills
Core Responsibilities
Lead Academic Oversight:
Instructional Design & Digital Courses
Professional Development - Faculty Growth
Evaluation & Faculty Guidance
AI Leadership
Student Outcomes (Data Review)
Secondary Advisory & Honors Program Leadership
Leadership Team Engagement
Instructional Immersion
Please apply online at Jenison Public Schools website using Frontline Applitrack
Questions regarding the position may be directed to:
Rebekah Redmer, Executive Director
Jenison Innovation Academy
rredmer@jpsonline.org
Jenison Innovation Academy
rredmer@jpsonline.org
616.457.8477
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