Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Cedar Falls Community Schools•Cedar Falls, IA

22h

About The Position

Provide leadership to the development and implementation of all PK-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Provide leadership to the development and implementation of school improvement and professional learning, PK-12.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction
Iowa Teacher License or equivalent
Administrator License with Evaluator endorsement is preferred
Successful teaching experience
Working knowledge of the theories and instructional best practices
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of the characteristics of adult learners and the application of adult learning theory to the design and delivery of professional development, in both face to face and virtual settings
Working knowledge of the Iowa Core
Effective communication skills
Demonstrated success as a group facilitator
Proficient in use of Google applications and Excel

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and vision for the ongoing planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum, instruction, assessment and research components of the comprehensive school improvement plan.
Provide strategic oversight and leadership in driving continuous improvement initiatives, including, but not limited to, the District SAMI process.
Assist staff in understanding and implementing the district’s standards-based curriculum by providing job-embedded training and support that is based on scientific, research-based instructional strategies and materials.
Create the School Instructional and Assessment Calendar.
Oversee administration of various assessments, and facilitate interpretation of results linking data analysis to specific instructional practices.
Supervise the administration and analysis of all state and local PK-12 academic testing programs within the district.
Maintain accurate and complete records and reports, submitting data to State and Federal Agencies as required by law, grant regulations, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Provide oversight and direction for the department chairpersons in regard to curriculum development.
Facilitate the planning and implementation of PK-12 professional development for new and existing teachers and administrators.
Ensure the coordination and articulation of PK-12 curricular programs.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology.
Develop and implement federal and state aid programs including but not limited to Title I, II and IV.
Provide leadership, direction and supervision of the TLC program.
Other duties as assigned.