Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the district’s curriculum and instruction department. Ensure that the development and delivery of curriculum and the instructional program is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education administration

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safety and security

Strong instructional technology implementation strategies

Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

Three years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

1. Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement in primarily secondary schools.

2. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are

developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.

3. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes.

Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.

4. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.

5. Collaborate with curriculum specialists, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis.

6. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.

7. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).

8. Oversee staff development programs and provide effective activities that support instructional programs, incorporate input from teachers and principals, and are consistent with the district’s mission.

9. Participate in the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.

Policy, Reports, and Law

10. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.

11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget

13. Develop and administer the curriculum and instruction budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Personnel Management

14. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in curriculum and instruction department.

15. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.

16. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Communication

17. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

Community Relations

18. Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing district’s mission.

19. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

20. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of support staff in the curriculum and instruction department.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Work days: 225
FISD pays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance
You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days if you start at beginning of school year.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 110 W Travis Street, 830-997-9551).

Secondary Curriculum Director (Grades 6-12)