Director of Curriculum and Instruction (2750)

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Start Date: July 1, 2025

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. 

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. 

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).

Professional Certification: Licensure of Principal/ Assistant Principal or Supervisor/Director

Specialized Knowledge: 

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff and community engagement and cultivation

Preferred Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role in curriculum and instruction, preferably in a K-12 setting.Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform curriculum and instructional decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in integrating educational technology into curriculum and instruction.
• Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness in education.
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Curriculum Development & Implementation

• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of district-wide curriculum to ensure alignment with state standards, district goals, and instructional needs.
• Oversee the adoption and integration of instructional materials, resources, and technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Regularly assess curriculum effectiveness using data-driven analysis, making necessary adjustments to improve student outcomes.
• Ensure all curricular programs are inclusive, culturally responsive, and promote equitable access to high-quality instruction.
• Conduct curriculum audits in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent

Instructional Leadership

• Collaborate with principals and teachers to implement research-based instructional strategies that support student success.
• Provide guidance for differentiated instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners, including gifted students, multilingual learners, and students with special needs.
• Identify trends in student data to inform instructional practices and enhance learning opportunities.
• Establish and monitor systems for the consistent delivery of high-quality instruction across all schools.

Professional Development

• Design and implement professional learning programs that align with district goals and enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and other collaborative frameworks to support teacher growth and instructional excellence.
• Provide professional development for evaluators on best practices for assessing and supporting educators, ensuring evaluations are meaningful and drive instructional improvement.
• Train evaluators in evidence-based observation techniques, constructive feedback strategies, and coaching methods to foster educator growth.
• Stay current on educational trends, research, and best practices, sharing insights to maintain innovative, equitable, and effective instruction.

Assessment & Accountability

• Oversee the administration and analysis of standardized testing and other assessments to drive instructional improvements.
• Use data to monitor student achievement, identify achievement gaps, and implement strategies to promote equity in education.
• Provide reports to the superintendent, school board, and other stakeholders on curriculum effectiveness and student performance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with district leaders to align curriculum and instruction initiatives with strategic goals.
• Act as a liaison between the district and external agencies, including the state education department, on curriculum and instruction matters.
• Develop and manage the department budget to ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Promote equity in education by identifying and addressing achievement gaps, ensuring all students have access to high-quality curriculum and instruction that prepares them for college, career, and life readiness.
• Work closely with Director of Student Services, Director of Counseling and SEL, Assistant Director of ML and Coordinator of Data to implement a coherent MTSS system to improve student outcomes

Any other relative duties as assigned.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. 
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; 
• remain in a stationary position for periods of time; 
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); 
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; 
• position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range
• in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting 
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• Supervise and evaluate curriculum staff, instructional coaches, and department personnel.

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews 
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 3/3/25