Assistant Director of Curriculum (2026-2027)

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Curriculum is an instructional leader responsible for contributing to and communicating an instructional vision and focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students, and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students. The position supports planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring curriculum, staff development, and assessment.

Requirements

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
A Master's Degree and a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience and successful experience serving as a teacher leader.
Hold (or be eligible for) the Professional Administrator Licenses to serve as a District level administrator by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
A valid Oregon Driver's License is required.
Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, members of the community, and students.
Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit—the ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external personnel to analyze information needs and functional requirements.
Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. The ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally and in writing to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies, administrators, or staff.
Ability to read, analyze, or interpret general business periodicals and professional journals.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking principles to various intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to develop spreadsheets and word processing software.
Basic concepts for querying or managing data in a relational database management system.
Read and understand nonverbal symbols (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.)—the ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
An individual should be able to use email, internet software, inventory software, spreadsheets, and word processing and presentation software—appropriate computer certification(s) as determined by the District.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to walk or stand.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds, and up to 75 pounds infrequently.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining effective student management systems and bilingual in English/Spanish.
Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. The ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates district curriculum alignment and adoption processes.
Coordinates staff development to support district initiatives.
Coordinates district, state, and national assessment programs.
Indirectly supervises the implementation of the curriculum through school visits and classroom observations.
Conducts professional development as needed.
Serves as a district office liaison with the Southern Oregon Education Services District
Initiates and maintains effective collaborations with other school districts, universities, and professional associations to stay current on effective practices.
Demonstrates experience with proficiency-based teaching and learning systems.
Utilizes data to assess student progress and inform instructional practice.
Demonstrates experience and success working as an administrative-level leadership team member.
Demonstrates knowledge of Division 22 and other Oregon laws on curriculum and assessment.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
Utilizes district IT systems to perform routine tasks, such as performance management assessments, accessing financial reports and managing school staffing and budget information, and student information systems.
Utilizes effective time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrates proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Demonstrates ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and practical problem solving.
Works collaboratively with building administrators.
Collaborates with the Special Education Department and other areas to deliver instructional programs aligned with the needs of exceptional populations.
Builds strong partnerships with families and the community, creating a safe, supportive school climate.
Leads K-12 library/media system.
Supervises the Instructional Materials Center
Evaluate and direct the work of licensed, classified, and unrepresented employees according to District policy.
Resolves grievances and other employee-related issues while working closely with the District office and disciplines employees appropriately.
All school employees supervise students and maintain a safe and healthy school environment.