Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Intermediate District 287•Plymouth, MN

15h•$137,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intermediate District 287 is looking for a Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to join the team! The Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides strategic and operational leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of district-wide curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment systems across Intermediate District 287. This role ensures all students have access to rigorous, grade-level aligned instruction through culturally responsive, inclusive, and data-informed practices. The Director leads system coherence across sites, develops instructional leadership capacity, and aligns curriculum, assessment, and professional learning to the district’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as the central leader of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment leadership team and reports to the Executive Director of Equity, Curriculum, and Instruction. Position Details: Location: District Service Center in Plymouth, MN Reports to: Executive Director of Equity, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Start Date: July 1, 2026 This position follows the Employment Guide for Administrators and Unaffiliated Guide Salary: Minimum starting salary $137,000 and is dependent on experience and qualifications Benefits: Low cost medical and dental insurance District funded HRA account Life insurance and long-term disability Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA) Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions Retirement benefits through TRA Optional 403b with district match Paid time off Mental Health benefits Ongoing professional development More details can be found on our webpage: Contracts/Benefits - Intermediate District 287 Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching and instructional leadership Master’s Degree or higher Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and implementation Experience working in or closely with special education programming Strong knowledge of MTSS, assessment systems, and instructional best practices Experience leading adult learning and professional development Licensure Requirements K-12 Principal license and a MN teaching license through Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Preferred Qualifications Experience as a principal or instructional leader Expertise in culturally responsive teaching and equity-centered leadership Experience coaching educators in special education and inclusive practices Knowledge of Career and Technical Education, alternative education, and diverse programming models Experience with Learning Management System platforms and instructional technology systems Essential Functions The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Essential organizational function: ensure measurable outcomes in instructional quality and student access to grade-level content in all core curricular areas Instructional Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a clear, equity-centered instructional vision aligned to district strategic goals Actively engage in the development and implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan Serve as the district leader driving pedagogy, rigor, and access to grade-level content for all learners Define and communicate high-quality instructional practices across all programs (special education, alternative, CTE, etc.) Develop and operationalize a district instructional framework in collaboration with Special Education, ensuring aligned expectations across programs Partner with Special Education to design and deliver ongoing professional learning for specialized instructional coaches to support implementation and instructional consistency Partner with building leaders to ensure strong site-level implementation of instructional priorities Facilitate regular engagement with principals and instructional leaders to monitor progress and adjust strategy Build capacity of principals and assistant principals in instructional leadership and teacher evaluation Provide coaching and resources to instructional leaders and educators Align professional learning with culturally responsive teaching and equity-based pedagogy for equitable outcomes Organize and facilitate annual New Staff Academy Curriculum Development Direct the development, adoption, and continuous improvement of K–Transition curriculum aligned to state standards and district priorities Establish and manage a district curriculum review cycle in collaboration with site leadership Ensure alignment of curriculum across programs to support access to grade-level content, including integration within special education settings Assessment Coordination & MTSS Manage administration of state and district assessments, including compliance, training, and communication Design and implement cohesive assessment systems that support progress monitoring and instructional decision-making Lead analysis of student performance data to identify trends, inform strategy, and improve outcomes Ensure accuracy and compliance in state reporting (e.g., CACR, MSSS, Local Literacy Plan, and other accountability systems) Lead district-wide MTSS development and implementation Establish systems for progress monitoring and data-based decision-making Develop and maintain a structured menu of interventions across academic and behavioral domains Supervision and Operational Management Design, develop, and implement professional development programs aligned to instructional priorities and the district strategic plan Develop and implement systems for monitoring instructional quality and program effectiveness for continuous improvement Manage multilingual learner services and staff Partner with the Director of Student Supports and the Director of Instructional Technology to ensure the development, alignment, and ongoing management of technological tools and infrastructure that support student information systems, curriculum implementation, and instructional data use Facilitate the Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee Manage department and assigned budgets, grants, and resources aligned to instructional priorities View the full Job Classification Interview Process: Application deadline is April 19, 2026 First round interviews will be held the week of April 27, 2026

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching and instructional leadership
Master’s Degree or higher
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and implementation
Experience working in or closely with special education programming
Strong knowledge of MTSS, assessment systems, and instructional best practices
Experience leading adult learning and professional development
K-12 Principal license and a MN teaching license through Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Nice To Haves

Experience as a principal or instructional leader
Expertise in culturally responsive teaching and equity-centered leadership
Experience coaching educators in special education and inclusive practices
Knowledge of Career and Technical Education, alternative education, and diverse programming models
Experience with Learning Management System platforms and instructional technology systems

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a clear, equity-centered instructional vision aligned to district strategic goals
Actively engage in the development and implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan
Serve as the district leader driving pedagogy, rigor, and access to grade-level content for all learners
Define and communicate high-quality instructional practices across all programs (special education, alternative, CTE, etc.)
Develop and operationalize a district instructional framework in collaboration with Special Education, ensuring aligned expectations across programs
Partner with Special Education to design and deliver ongoing professional learning for specialized instructional coaches to support implementation and instructional consistency
Partner with building leaders to ensure strong site-level implementation of instructional priorities
Facilitate regular engagement with principals and instructional leaders to monitor progress and adjust strategy
Build capacity of principals and assistant principals in instructional leadership and teacher evaluation
Provide coaching and resources to instructional leaders and educators
Align professional learning with culturally responsive teaching and equity-based pedagogy for equitable outcomes
Organize and facilitate annual New Staff Academy
Direct the development, adoption, and continuous improvement of K–Transition curriculum aligned to state standards and district priorities
Establish and manage a district curriculum review cycle in collaboration with site leadership
Ensure alignment of curriculum across programs to support access to grade-level content, including integration within special education settings
Manage administration of state and district assessments, including compliance, training, and communication
Design and implement cohesive assessment systems that support progress monitoring and instructional decision-making
Lead analysis of student performance data to identify trends, inform strategy, and improve outcomes
Ensure accuracy and compliance in state reporting (e.g., CACR, MSSS, Local Literacy Plan, and other accountability systems)
Lead district-wide MTSS development and implementation
Establish systems for progress monitoring and data-based decision-making
Develop and maintain a structured menu of interventions across academic and behavioral domains
Design, develop, and implement professional development programs aligned to instructional priorities and the district strategic plan
Develop and implement systems for monitoring instructional quality and program effectiveness for continuous improvement
Manage multilingual learner services and staff
Partner with the Director of Student Supports and the Director of Instructional Technology to ensure the development, alignment, and ongoing management of technological tools and infrastructure that support student information systems, curriculum implementation, and instructional data use
Facilitate the Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee
Manage department and assigned budgets, grants, and resources aligned to instructional priorities

Benefits

Low cost medical and dental insurance
District funded HRA account
Life insurance and long-term disability
Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
Retirement benefits through TRA
Optional 403b with district match
Paid time off
Mental Health benefits
Ongoing professional development