Director of Instruction, CYPRESS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 2026-2027
About The Position
The Director of Instruction provides instructional leadership at Cypress Falls High School, serving as a catalyst for innovation in curriculum development and instruction based on current best practices. The role supports teaching quality and student achievement through teacher evaluation and feedback, analysis and use of achievement data, campus improvement planning, staff development, and oversight of special programs. The position also contributes to staffing, scheduling, budgets, and communication with parents and community members. This is a 210-day probationary or term contract position for the 2026–2027 school year.
Requirements
- Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
- Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment.
- A minimum of four years of successful classroom teaching experience.
- Visionary public-school leadership and ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century.
Nice To Haves
- Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)/Instructional Leadership Development (ILD).
- Certified training for teacher appraisal, or eligibility for such training.
- Experience as a mentor teacher, team leader, or department chair.
Responsibilities
- Promote innovation in curriculum development and instruction based on best and current practices.
- Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS) to observe teachers, document observations, and conduct formative and end-of-year evaluations.
- Collaborate with campus administrators to calibrate CF-TESS at the building level and meet evaluation timelines.
- Provide instructional staff with timely, specific feedback about teaching, learning, and classroom management.
- Work with instructional personnel to establish standards for acceptable student achievement.
- Collaborate with staff to collect and analyze student achievement data.
- Direct the use of student achievement data to recommend improvements to instructional program design, materials, and implementation.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the campus improvement plan.
- Assist in designing, implementing, and monitoring campus initiatives.
- Guide teacher leaders in adhering to district expectations and campus priorities.
- Deliver staff development that provides leadership growth opportunities for teachers.
- Address student learning needs and related instructional issues, and help teachers problem-solve learning needs, parent communications, and peer interactions.
- Monitor teachers' lesson plans, grade books, student level changes, and related records.
- Oversee special programs and ensure campus procedures comply with program rules, regulations, and professional development requirements.
- Manage budgets associated with special programs, including HORIZONS, ESL, dyslexia, and 504.
- Facilitate staff development related to the campus improvement plan and special program requirements.
- Manage reconciliation of district time equivalency (DTE), campus time equivalency (CTE), and staff compliance course requirements.
- Assist in developing the campus master schedule.
- Assist with hiring new staff and selecting teachers for campus leadership roles.
- Serve as a liaison with parents and community members.
- Perform other duties assigned by the building principal.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
