Director of Curriculum and Instruction

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Job Title: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Reports to

Superintendent or Designee

Job Code Number

Contract Length

252 Days

Exempt/Non-exempt

exempt

Department

Administration

Last Updated

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Administrative certification
• Three (3) years’ successful administrative experience
• Experience leading professional development
• Experience connecting and leading diverse groups
• Experience analyzing building and district data
• Five (5) years’ teaching experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• OTES/ OPES credentials preferred
• Prior principal experience preferred
• Prior effective curriculum development
• Five (5) years’ experience as an administrator
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Leadership

• Champion of best practices relative to student learning and organizational leadership that focuses on 21 st -century learning skills, district attributes, authentic student-center learning, effective model of blended learning and instruction and formative assessment, and grading practices
• Champion of personalizing and maximizing learning for every student
• Collaborate with the District Cabinet to set a strategic vision
• Lead and facilitate district committees and meetings, including principal meetings, wellness committee, and 21 st Century Team
• Create and present to the Board of Education regarding academic achievements
• Collaborate on and send district communications, newsletters, and bulletins
• Serve as a catalyst for change by inspiring and influencing others in order to support continued improvement and better outcomes for students
• Actively see solutions and ways to establish new processes in order to make a positive impact on student growth and achievement
• Uphold and champion policies related to diversity and inclusion
• Collaborate with District Leadership Team
• Collaborate with District MTSS team
  
  

Curriculum Development and Evaluation

• Leader in designing learning for students whereby students are doing the cognitive work through problem solving, collaboration, problem-based learning, and project-based learning
• Ensure K-12 alignment
• Direct the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of curriculum and programming in the District
• Oversee District Curriculum Committee
• Supervise the development of K-12 graded courses of study, adoption of textbook and/ or instructional materials, and the selection of instructional supplies and equipment
• Direct the District K-12 Student Testing and Assessment Program
• Direct the district on grading practices and policy
• Lead and finalize all facets of the Ohio Improvement Plan (OIP)
• Approve senior transcripts for graduation
• Collaborate with the high school principal(s) for the planning, development, and implementation of Pathways
• Collaborate with cabinet members for summer school planning
• Provide leadership for the school’s gifted program
  
  

Instruction

• Direct the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of teaching, learning, and assessment in the District
• Monitor classroom instruction to ensure the linkage between instructional objectives in graded courses of studies with effective teaching strategies and student performance
• Direct the collaboration with building principals of grade level, department level, and vertical alignment of instructional strategies and curriculum
• Assist principals in evaluating the effectiveness of classroom instructional techniques, methods, materials, integration of technology, and organization
• Direct the district teacher staff development program and ensure its interrelationship with instruction
• Work with the Technology Coordinator for on-line learning platforms
  
  

Professional Development

• Collaboratively direct and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development in the District
• Identify, develop, and provide differentiated professional development and training activities for staff
• Evaluate professional development and training activities for effectiveness
• K-12 vertical articulation
  
  

Staff Evaluation

• Assist the Superintendent in making contractual decisions related to the assignment, transfer, and reappointment of teachers and other appropriate staff members
  
  

Management of Educational Subprograms

• Manage and provide leadership to educational subprograms that complement the basic curriculum and instructional services