Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Get to Know Us: 

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,300 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture: 

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. 

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily! 

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required! https://www.rgsdmo.org

Summary: The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction reports to the Superintendent of Schools and is responsible for leading and overseeing the district's curriculum and instructional programs. This position ensures that teaching and learning align with district goals, state standards, and best practices. A key component of this role includes leading professional development initiatives that foster the growth of teachers and instructional staff, ensuring the continuous improvement of instructional practices district-wide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides ideas for the development of the district's vision, mission, and goals; interprets and/or clarifies district vision, mission, and goals to students, staff, and community; implements district vision, mission, and goals; assists in the assessment of district goals
• Assumes responsibility and leadership for the academic progress of each student that is research based, attentive to standards, and is based upon a problem-solving model
• Provides leadership and support for all school improvement processes; evaluates and assists with the implementation of educational programs; initiates and oversees curriculum development and implementation 
• Develops and promotes professional growth for staff; facilitates the determination of instructional strategies
• Coordinates staff development training for all district certified staff:
  • Collaborates with the Director of Assessment to analyze student achievement data to determine professional development needs.
  • Collaborates with administrators and teachers to review school wide plans to identify training needs.
  • Conducts needs assessment surveys for staff development on a regular basis to evaluate, improve, and report on program effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with the Standard for Professional Development from the National Staff Development Council and aligns the District's Professional Development efforts with State Guidelines.
• Maintains District Professional Plan with alignment to meeting goals of the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, National Staff Development Standards, and the State of Missouri Guidelines.
• Facilitates Teacher Mentor Program for beginning teachers.
• Coordinates the Professional Development Committee to include the facilitation of the annual Teacher and Support Staff of the Year process.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, school leaders, and department heads to identify professional development needs based on student performance data, teacher evaluations, and emerging educational trends.
• Coordinates and plans collaboratively with Human Resource’s New Hire Orientation and instructional staff onboarding.
• Assists the principals with the coordination of instructional programs; assists in establishing levels of expectations for student achievement
• Evaluates student progress/needs both individually and in groups to facilitate effective instructional leadership.
• Establishes budgetary needs of the curriculum and instruction programs, grants, and school improvement for the district
• Prepares and submits to the board of education recommendations for the curriculum, instruction, assessment, educational programs, and implementation
• Interprets and enforces policies and procedures
• Assumes responsibility for federal, state, and district reporting in areas of responsibility
• Provides professional development for administrators and supervisors; establishes high performance expectations for all employee groups; conducts performance evaluations on all employees under their direct and indirect supervision
• Monitors each employee's level of performance, monitors and ensures administrative and employee compliance with procedures, policies, and guidelines
• Assist administrators and supervisors with employee improvement plans in respective departments
• Prepares and submits to the board of education recommendations and reports facts, information, discipline procedures, and guidelines
• Provides oversight for state and federal academic and support programs and administrators; including Title programs, student assessment, college readiness, early childhood, PAT, ESOL, gifted, library/media, and professional development
• Supports the Professional Development Committee for certified staff members
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates MSIP standards and reports, is responsible for CSIP alignment and responsibilities, school improvement progress
• Assists in the development and implementation of board policies and directives, and carries out duties and responsibilities as outlined by district policies and procedures
• Demonstrates involvement in professional growth activities to demonstrate personal and professional qualities, skills, and characteristics of an effective administrator
• Assumes responsibility for creating and maintaining a positive culture and climate district-wide
• Provides ongoing and regular communication systems with directors, supervisors, and employees in areas of responsibility; establishes and maintains an attitude of trust amongst and between all employee groups in areas of responsibility
• Establishes cross-functional working groups to support District initiatives
• Stay abreast of current literature, legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas of responsibility, and making recommendation updates
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve the overall performance of the District
• Performs other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful completion of a Background Check by Human Resources.

• Doctorate preferred, minimum master’s degree 30 graduate credit hours in education or curriculum required
• 5 years of classroom teaching experience required
• 3-5 years of supervisory and/or administrator experience required
• Experience as a building principal preferred
• Missouri State Teacher and Administrator Certificate required
• Knowledge of curriculum and assessment
• Experience with curriculum selection and implementation
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities
• Experience with alignment of curriculum to state standards
• Knowledge of Federal Program requirements and allocations
• Knowledge of Early Childhood
• Knowledge of effective Professional Development programming and materials
• Must have good presentation skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Knowledge of the education environment
• Computer literacy
• Experience in analyzing large amounts of data
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to effectively produce educational outcomes
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated strong communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Start Date:  7/1/24

Year: 12 months

Salary:  Administrator Range on the District Administrator Salary Scale

*Internal Applicants only are welcome to complete an on-line application beginning 04/11-04/18 until posting closes. 

*External Applicants only are welcome to complete an on-line application beginning 04/19 until posting closes.

Salary : $127,330 - $154,760