SUMMARY:
The Director of Curriculum is a district-wide leadership position responsible for ensuring high levels of learning for all students at New Buffalo Area Schools. This role involves leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices across all grade levels and content areas. The Director of Curriculum fosters a collaborative, data-driven environment focused on continuous improvement, instructional best practices, and the integration of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of current educational research and best practices. The Director of Curriculum works closely with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to promote an equitable and eﬀective educational experience for all students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Lead the district-wide implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
● Facilitate the development and maintenance of a guaranteed and viable curriculum in all
grade levels and content areas including GVC Pacing Guides and Assessments.
● Provide leadership and assistance in developing the infrastructure necessary for
district-wide MTSS implementation. Provide diﬀerentiated MTSS building-level support.
● Demonstrate proﬁciency in using data systems, reports, and performance measures to
support all tiers of MTSS.

● Responsible for data warehousing: BAA, EVAAS, College Board, Munetrix, NWEA

● Administer data warehousing: BAA, EVAAS, College Board, Munetrix, NWEA

● Summer School Administrator K-12
● Evaluate the validity and ﬁdelity of programs/practices using data. Collect, disaggregate,
and analyze student data to inform curriculum adjustments and interventions.
● Lead, monitor and support buildings in interpreting and utilizing screening, diagnostic, and progress
monitoring assessments to inform data-driven decision-making.
● Lead district-aligned, research-based professional development that promotes eﬀective
instruction and fosters a culture of high expectations and continuous staﬀ learning.
● Lead the resource adoption process and curriculum planning cycles, including evaluating and recommending instructional materials.

● Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders. Communication is focused on the dissemination of information as well as providing necessary feedback for systems and improvement.

● Maintain effective communications with their supervisor, staff, parents, and members of the community on a scheduled basis.

● Based on building needs, provide customized professional development in PLCs, MTSS,

structured literacy, secondary content area reading, and high-impact instructional practices.

● Proficiency in using technology effectively for instruction, research, data collection, and

communication.

● Be courteous, professional, and tactful at all times in working with diverse populations.

● Ability to demonstrate facilitation skills in large and small group meetings.

● Ability to develop and meet timelines of completion of assigned projects, tasks, and activities.

● Ability to accept feedback from stakeholders, colleagues, and supervisor in order to

continuously improve practices related to job responsibilities.

● Possess strong organizational and communication skills.

● Maintain job competency through professional reading, research, and conferences.

● Provide written monthly Board of Education reports.

● As needed, present at Board of Education meetings.

● Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education

●Master’s degree in Education Leadership of Curriculum
● Michigan Teaching Certiﬁcate, reading and/or math endorsement preferred
● At least 5 years of teaching experience
● Preferred 3 years of administrative experience
● Michigan Administrator Certiﬁcate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12-month employee (220 Days) plus part-time in July

Starting Salary: $97,500

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with faculty, staff, and parents as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office and educational environment. It is also anticipated that some stress will be associated with this position primarily due to deadlines and irregular workflow. It is necessary that the individual have the capacity to remain calm, considerate, and tactful.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Employee is expected to work 5 days per week, for a schedule of up to 220 days. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL:

There is a moderate amount of travel associated with this position. The employee will be required to travel to assigned locations, training/meeting sites, regional meetings, and state meetings/events.