Associate Director of Teaching & Learning

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington School District is seeking an Associate Director of Teaching & Learning (Secondary Focus) to join their team. This district-level leadership role assists the Director of Curriculum and the Executive Director of School Leadership in executing the District's academic vision, with a primary focus on middle and high school education (Grades 6–12). The position supports secondary curriculum alignment, builds teacher and coach capacity, strengthens secondary Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and aids in the District's new teacher induction and mentoring programs. The Burlington School District values diversity and aims to create an inclusive learning and working environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in PreK-12 Education
VT Educator Administrator License (Curriculum Director or Principal)
Three to five years of successful secondary teaching experience.
Experience serving as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, or district-level instructional leader.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Education Leadership or related field

Responsibilities

Support the systematic development, evaluation, and revision of a guaranteed and viable curriculum across all core content areas and grade levels for secondary education.
Ensure instructional materials and methodologies are research-based, culturally responsive, and aligned with state and federal standards.
Manage the review, adoption, and implementation of secondary (Grades 6–12) curricula across all content areas.
Support the development of MTSS at the secondary level, including the implementation of robust teacher teams and assessment systems.
Provide direct support to instructional coaches across the District and build their capacity.
Support the implementation of a robust coaching model for secondary teachers.
Conduct regular non-evaluative walkthroughs with instructional leaders to calibrate instructional expectations and practices.
Support the development and effectiveness of district-wide PLCs, including the facilitation and training of PLC leaders at the secondary level.
Co-lead the District's onboarding, induction, and mentoring programs for new and early-career educators.
Match novice educators with qualified mentors and monitor the effectiveness of mentoring relationships.
Design targeted professional learning opportunities to strengthen teacher retention, classroom management, and instructional practice.
Support district-wide substitute recruitment and hiring in partnership with Human Resources.
Partner with the Elementary Associate Director to coordinate pooled hiring processes for general education teaching positions.
Serve on district leadership teams, including the District Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
Collaboratively develop professional learning opportunities in partnership with other directors.
Support the annual development of a Professional Learning Plan for secondary staff.
Coordinate district-level professional learning activities.
Collect and analyze data to identify and address professional learning needs.
Lead curriculum and instructional material review processes, including piloting, evaluation, and adoption.
Partner with the Elementary Associate Director to establish a seamless PreK–12 curricular progression and vertical articulation plan.
Collaborate regularly with the District Data Team to analyze student achievement trends, monitor equity gaps, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Partner with the Technology Integration Team to support effective assessment and instructional practices.
Serve as an active and contributing member of the District Instructional Leadership Team.
Report directly to the Director of Curriculum and provide progress updates.
Collaborate with instructional coaches and school counseling departments to align academic and student support systems.
Support the development and implementation of school-level and district-level Continuous Improvement Plans.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of School Leadership.