Coordinator of High School Curriculum - 1.0 FTE at the Instructional Planning Center

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

We want YOU here! Be the Difference in High School Curriculum! Are you passionate about shaping the future of secondary learning? Do you thrive on leading innovation and supporting educators as they create meaningful, engaging experiences for students? Join our team as the Coordinator of High School Curriculum and play a key role in guiding curriculum design, strengthening instructional practices, and supporting programs that prepare students for success beyond graduation. In this leadership role, you’ll collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community partners to ensure a cohesive, inspiring educational journey for every high school student.

Requirements

Master’s degree and endorsements for level of assignment.
South Dakota certification or licensure.
Five years’ successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.
Prior high school administration experience, instructional coach, or department head experience.
This position requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent keyboarding, repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers, sitting, speaking, writing, carrying, filing, indexing, opening, scheduling, standing, and walking is also required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management.
Knowledge of curriculum at the appropriate level, best practices in education and effective schools research.
Demonstrated ability to use a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
High level of organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of high school curriculum aligned with state standards, district priorities, and postsecondary readiness.
Coordinate the districtwide integration of artificial intelligence into curriculum, instruction, and assessment in alignment with district guidance, ethical standards, and instructional priorities.
Lead curriculum review studies; coordinate curriculum mapping, course sequencing, and assessments to ensure coherent learning progressions across departments.
Work with curriculum teams to select resources, instructional materials, and technology to support high-quality curriculum and instruction.
Monitor district curriculum implementation through classroom observations, meetings, and review of student achievement data.
Provide leadership and guidance for teachers, including analysis of student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
Provide leadership and support for curriculum across all secondary buildings, including Joe Foss and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Support, supervise, and collaborate with Instructional Coaches to improve instructional practices.
Collaborate with Instructional Coaches to design and implement the New Hire Academy and provide ongoing support to new teachers.
Coordinate professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other district staff consistent with research on effective teaching, classroom management, and student engagement.
Assist with the placement and supervision of student teachers and coordinate with teacher preparation programs.
Oversee the district Advanced Placement (AP) Program, including supervision of building coordinators and monitoring of participation and exam performance to guide program improvement.
Oversee district online course programs to ensure quality and alignment with graduation requirements.
Manage dual credit and concurrent enrollment partnerships with postsecondary institutions, including articulation agreements, instructor credentialing, and student eligibility processes.
Collaborate with community partners and post-secondary institutions to develop and expand student pathways.
Serve as the district point of contact for all high school courses, including state course coding and assignment of graduation credit requirements.
Develop, update, and publish the High School Course Information Book and related online course materials.
Assist with registration processes by providing accurate course and graduation requirement information.
Work with the South Dakota Department of Education regarding waivers and alternative credit options toward high school graduation.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements related to graduation, assessment, and college credit programs.
Submit annual course updates to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Manage documentation and course submissions to the South Dakota Board of Regents related to the SD Opportunity Scholarship.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of the high school graduation ceremony, including logistics, timelines, staffing, and venue coordination for all district high schools.
Work closely with building principals and facilitate regular principal meetings focused on curriculum and instruction.
Collaborate with building administrators, counselors, special education, and student services to ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework and graduation pathways.
Collaborate regularly with the Assistant Superintendent and district coordinators to plan and align professional learning, review student achievement data, and address key instructional priorities.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among district departments, buildings, and grade levels.
Develop and manage multiple large program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with instructional goals and district priorities.
Approve expenditures, monitor contracts and vendor services, and prepare budget projections and reports for district leadership.
Prepare reports and present program updates, budget information, and curriculum initiatives to the School Board and district leadership.