Director of Curriculum and Instruction
About The Position
Christopher Columbus Charter School is seeking a Director of Curriculum and Instruction to support the Principal in advancing the academic mission of its K–4 Elementary School. This administrative leadership role supports curriculum development, instructional practice, staff evaluation, and professional learning. The Director collaborates with school leaders and staff to strengthen teaching, support new teacher induction, and help ensure alignment with Pennsylvania Academic Standards. The position promotes continuous improvement through coaching, data-informed decisions, and professional development. The Director serves on the administrative leadership team and partners with staff, students, and families to foster a positive instructional environment. The school serves 880 students across two facilities and describes its community as multicultural, with families at various income levels.
Requirements
- Master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
- Pennsylvania Supervisory or Principal Certificate.
- Experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, teacher supervision, and evaluation.
- Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania Academic Standards and ability to analyze instructional data.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Current and acceptable completion of, or ability to obtain before employment, an Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance (Act 34); FBI Criminal History Clearance (Act 114); Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (Act 126); Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151); Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168); and a recent physical/Tuberculosis test. All clearances must be current and on file before the first day of employment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or participate in teacher observations and evaluations in accordance with school and Pennsylvania requirements.
- Provide constructive feedback and support improvement plans.
- Identify professional development needs using data and evaluation results.
- Lead and coordinate the Teacher Induction Program, including orientation, mentoring, and ongoing support.
- Maintain induction schedules, documentation, and participation records; monitor inductee progress and mentor collaboration; and evaluate and improve the program.
- Stay current on Pennsylvania Department of Education induction requirements.
- Assist with curriculum development and alignment to Pennsylvania standards, and maintain curriculum maps and pacing guides.
- Support vertical and horizontal alignment and high-quality instructional practices.
- Monitor instructional consistency across classrooms in collaboration with administrators.
- Coordinate assessment-data analysis to guide instructional decisions, support data-informed interventions, monitor assessment practices, and prepare reports on curriculum, instruction, and student achievement.
- Assist with developing and coordinating an annual professional development plan aligned with school needs; identify resources and evaluate program outcomes.
- Provide ongoing coaching and instructional support to staff.
- Monitor instructional programs for compliance with federal, state, and school requirements.
- Support audits, accreditation, and recordkeeping for instructional and professional development documentation.
- Serve on the administrative leadership team and collaborate on school improvement initiatives.
- Partner with staff, students, and families to foster a positive instructional environment.
- Communicate curriculum expectations and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
