Curriculum Lead K-12 Social Studies

KCK•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Curriculum Lead is responsible for implementing, refining, and evaluating district curriculum and instructional initiatives. This role involves managing instructional resources, supporting High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) implementation, and monitoring progress. Additionally, the Curriculum Lead advances Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and aligns efforts with the district’s vision for high-quality instruction.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years effective teaching experience required as evident in references, portfolios, and evaluations.
Maintains a current Kansas teaching license in the area of instructional responsibility.
Masters degree in education or related field required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with various instructional technology resources.
Knowledge of adult learning theory and sound professional development practices.
Maintains a flexible daily and yearly schedule.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read,analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
Maintains communication with teachers and other school personnel to enhance cooperative action to meet students’ educational needs.
Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Performs other related work as required.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a building instructional coach (preferred).
Demonstrated effective coaching practices (preferred).
Knowledge of content in the area of instructional responsibility and applicable Standards (National, State, District).

Responsibilities

Curriculum & Assessment System Design, Monitoring, and Management: Implement and monitor a sustainable, systemwide approach to high-quality instruction, High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) implementation, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Lead the development and continuous refinement of district curriculum, ensuring alignment with Guaranteed & Viable Curricula (GVCs) and state standards.
Manage digital applications that support tiered programming and content resources.
Apply and support a vetting and piloting framework for HQIM, ensuring data-driven decision-making in resource selection.
Support the district-wide instructional coaching framework, including training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development for new and existing instructional coaches.
Implement a structured system for monitoring HQIM implementation through principal collaboration and data-driven reflection.
Establish a data team meeting structure to produce quarterly reports on instructional implementation trends, guiding system-wide professional development decisions.
Leverage district-level data analytics to inform instructional programming, intervention strategies, and professional development priorities.
Develop and oversee district-wide Tier II and III intervention protocols within the MTSS framework to ensure targeted and scalable student support.
Implement a district-wide strategy for inclusive instruction, ensuring alignment with MTSS and general education initiatives.
Provide district-level leadership in supporting schools with differentiated instructional strategies and intervention models.
Support a comprehensive program evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction, and professional development initiatives, ensuring continuous refinement based on data-driven insights.
Systemwide Leadership, Coordination, and Alignment: Serve as a productive member of the Diploma+College and Careers Instructional Programs team contributing to the advancement of departmental goals and strategic priorities.
Support collaborative structures at both the school and district levels to analyze assessment data and ensure instructional coherence.
Coordinate with district leadership and school administrative teams to implement strategic initiatives that improve student outcomes and align with district-wide priorities.
Professional Development Systems and Capacity Building: Support job-embedded professional development for instructional coaches and administrators on High-Quality Instructional Material implementation, instructional strategies, and data protocols.
Collaborate with instructional coaches to provide targeted support for High-Quality Instructional Material onboarding and curriculum implementation.
Provide curriculum-based professional learning opportunities.
Resource Management and Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Support instructional materials procurement and distribution system that ensures equitable access to high-quality resources, programming, and materials.
Collaborate with various departments (i.e. Student Supports, Work-Based Learning, Multilingual Education Services, Special Education) to enhance instructional coherence.
Represent the district in state-level curriculum development initiatives, ensuring local instructional strategies align with emerging best practices and policy changes.