Director of Curriculum & Technology

Marietta City School District•Marietta, OH

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

An inspirational instructional leader who exhibits a relentless focus on student achievement, passionately believes in the capacity of all children to learn and succeed, and possesses the interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others to accomplish goals. Responsible for providing inspirational leadership for all aspects of the district’s instructional program.

Requirements

Valid Ohio administrative license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.
Master’s degree or higher with training in curriculum and instruction.
Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
Documentation of a clear criminal record.
Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
Promotes a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Responsibilities

Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction programs to advance the district’s written, implemented, and assessed curricula and mandated proficiencies.
Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the superintendent.
Participates as an active member of the district’s management team.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
Prepares agenda information and participates in board of education meetings.
Maintains visibility. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
Works with administrative staff and community members to formulate, interpret, and recommend administrative policy.
Helps develop and implement the district’s continuous improvement plan.
Provides staff leadership. Develops action plans. Helps resolve problems. Maintains open and effective communications with staff and the community.
Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
Chairs the district’s curriculum committees. Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum for all K-12 course offerings. Recommends the addition and grade placement of courses. Confirms graduation requirements.
Chairs or facilitates committees to evaluate curricular activities, rewriting course of study, evaluating/selecting instructional materials, equipment, and other instructional supplies, implementing new programs, and researching educational trends. Prepares budget allocations recommendations for instructional supplies, materials, and equipment.
Helps develop the school calendar.
Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about the progression of student skills and key contributions made by staff at each level.
Analyzes test results. Provides staff direction for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.
Encourages staff to develop and disseminate innovative program materials.
Coordinates the schedules of and oversees the elementary specials teachers.
Administers policies related to the promotion, retention, and assignment of students.
Oversees federal grant programs. Supervises federal grant program planning, application, and implementation activities. Monitors program compliance requirements. Prepares and files required reports. Oversees budget preparation/revision, expenditures, and accountability functions. Oversees screening procedures of applicants for federal program positions. Supervises federal program personnel.
Approves/denies applications for home schooling.
Oversees curriculum for summer school intervention programs.
Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
Promotes open communications with parents and the community.
Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Helps teachers and administrators with discipline and pupil management issues. Prepares student discipline recommendations for the superintendent’s consideration.
Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
Coordinates student teachers in the schools with the various colleges.
Participates in staff selection and orientation processes as directed.
Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance. Collaborates with supervisors to improve staff competencies. Supports opportunities for staff to develop new skills. Participates in staff evaluations when requested.
Provides leadership in the planning and delivery of staff development programs that improve teacher outcomes (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
Leads the local professional growth committees as directed.
Promotes the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
Serves as home instruction coordinator and liaison to chartered non-public (regular education students).
Develops and sustains a district-wide culture and environment that successfully develops the whole child – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical; actively models efficacy (effort, engagement, persistence, resilience) and supports student efficacy.
Creates, implements and monitors a district-wide Continuous Improvement Cycle that includes specific student achievement goals, the use of valid assessments, the appropriate use of disaggregated assessment data, and the evaluation of data-guided decisions to improve student learning.
Provides continuous coaching, mentoring and feedback to school leaders/teacher leaders to help them develop as instructional leaders.
Shares relevant research in curriculum development and high-quality instruction and relentlessly provides/promotes professional learning that empowers and motivates staff to the highest level of professional practice.
Plans and conducts and/or plans and directs high quality professional development initiatives aligned with the Continuous Improvement Plan.
Facilitates the design and implementation of meaningful and engaging “transition programs” (i.e. from home to Kindergarten, from elementary to middle school, from middle school to high school, from high school to 3E’s).
Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Monitors student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and works with staff and students to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
Encourages parent organizations. Supports and participates in school and student activities as time permits.
Supports appropriate research and pilot projects. Identifies and recommends funding opportunities. Helps prepare grant and foundation proposals.
Participates in national, state, and/or regional activities that advance district goals.
Participates in professional growth opportunities.
Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.