Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction - 60765

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction plans for and monitors all K-12 curriculum development and implementation, using multiple data sources to guide the work. The Assistant Superintendent supervises the K-12 Instructional Supervisors as well as the Director of PE/Health/Athletics, and the Mentor Coordinator. The Assistant Superintendent has responsibility for Professional Development, and also plans the academic calendar. The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction is a full member of District Cabinet.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs instructional curriculum and assessment services to meet students' need;
• Plan, implements and evaluates instructional programs with teacher and principals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques;
• Applies research and district studies to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching-learning process;
• Provides leaders with research based strategies to ensure academic achievement;
• Establishes district-wide Curriculum Committee to: Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis;
• Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting educational resources to meet student learning needs.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data to examine curriculum/instructional program effectiveness;
• Facilitates the use of technology in the teaching-learning process;
• Provides extensive leadership and supervision for the high schools of the City School District of Albany;
• Facilitates the district-wide Professional Development Committee:
  • Leadership in developing and implementing professional development for administrators and teachers to improve the teaching-learning process and to meet district goals;
  • Assists, as appropriate, with the Professional Development Appraisal System;
  • Provides effective staff development activities that support the goals and objectives of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from teaches and others;
• Plans the necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of educational goals.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the outlined major responsibilities and duties satisfactorily. The responsibilities mentioned are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience: A Master's degree plus five years of classroom experience and previous administrative experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid district-level administrative certification