Senior Director-Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Wake County Public School System•Cary, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director-Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides leadership for the Academic Advancement division’s K–12 curriculum development by administering, maintaining, and evaluating program effectiveness. The role is responsible for procuring, designing, and implementing a comprehensive core curriculum aligned with district and state standards and consistent with the Wake County Public School System strategic plan. The Senior Director collaborates with staff across the organization to identify curriculum needs and priorities. The position supervises directors, senior administrators, a textbook specialist, and administrators; works with central services and school-based staff; and serves as a liaison with the state department on curriculum development and revision. The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent – Academics. It is based at Crossroads I in Cary, North Carolina, and is available as a hybrid telework workweek, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of curriculum procurement, training, and rollout in a large district.
Extensive knowledge of Open Education Resources (OER).
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand complex business requirements.
Effective organizational and time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and concern for information accuracy.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied communication techniques and tools.
Ability to lead simultaneous projects within budgetary constraints.
Ability to design and deliver professional learning related to curriculum.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff, organizational units, vendors, contractors, external agencies, and the community.
Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Extensive classroom teaching experience.
Extensive experience as an administrator.
Experience designing and implementing professional development for adult learners.
Experience in curriculum development.
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a teaching area.
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist.
Hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to North Carolina requirements.

Nice To Haves

Program knowledge of ESL.
Program knowledge of Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG).
Program knowledge of Intervention Services.
Knowledge of and experience with educational grant programs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with central services and school-based staff to develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum.
Develop long- and short-range goals for improving curricular resources.
Interpret and respond to curriculum inquiries from academic staff, school staff, and other audiences, communicating clearly and consistently with district curriculum strategies.
Serve as a liaison between the school system and the state department regarding curriculum development and revision.
Communicate with personnel and support their participation in planning and revising curriculum resources, including coordinating the integration of formative and summative assessments.
Coordinate with school personnel and others to identify professional learning needs for successful curriculum implementation.
Develop individual professional improvement plans aligned with department and district goals.
Promote parent understanding of the curriculum, including through online curriculum resources designed for parents.
Collaborate with principals, teachers, and curriculum specialists to evaluate, select, and use textbooks and other instructional materials aligned with the curriculum.
Direct, coordinate, and provide leadership in developing the curriculum budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.