Director of Curriculum and Assessment

Position Type :

Administration / Director

Date Posted : 10 / 30 / 2024

Location :

District Office PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Director of Curriculum and Assessment will provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of the district's curriculum, instructional programs and assessment through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) framework. The Director will oversee the continuous improvement of curricular frameworks, assessment systems, and support structures across the district. This position plays a critical role in ensuring all students have access to rigorous and responsive educational experiences, with targeted supports and interventions. In addition to the previously mentioned responsibilities, the role will also include :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Curriculum Mapping : Developing a structured curriculum map that outlines the scope and sequence of learning objectives, content, and assessments across all grade levels and subjects that aligns with state standards and district goals
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy : Ensuring that curriculum is culturally responsive, inclusive and promotes academic rigor for all student groups.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support : Provide leadership in the design, implementation, and refinement of the district's MTSS framework including tiered interventions to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Formative and Summative Assessments : Overseeing the development and implementation of a balanced assessment system that includes both formative assessments for ongoing feedback and summative assessments to measure student achievement against learning goals and to inform instructional practices
• Data Analysis : Leading efforts to train staff in effective data analysis practices and data-informed decision making to improve student outcomes. Professional Learning and Support : Collaborating with other district leaders to provide training, technical assistance and resources to school leaders and teachers on effective assessment practices, including creating valid and reliable assessments, interpreting data, and using assessment results to inform instruction.
• Continuous School Improvement : Leading efforts to regularly review and revise the curriculum based on assessment data, feedback from stakeholders, and emerging educational research and trends
• Early Literacy Development : Leading the design and implementation of research-based strategies to promote early literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in early childhood students.
• Early Mathematics Instruction : Developing a comprehensive and sequential mathematics curriculum that fosters conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and mathematical reasoning in early childhood education.
• Literacy and Math Integration : Promoting interdisciplinary connections between literacy and mathematics instruction to enhance students' critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills in both subject areas.
• Assessment in Early Education : Implementing developmentally appropriate assessment tools and practices to monitor and support the literacy and math progress of young learners, ensuring early intervention when needed.
• Professional Development in Early Literacy and Math : Providing specialized training and resources for early childhood educators to enhance their instructional practices in literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Family and Community Engagement : Collaborating with families, caregivers, and community partners to support early literacy and math development outside the classroom and foster a holistic approach to children's learning.
• Accountability : Ensure district compliance with state and federal mandates
• Related to curriculum, assessment and student supports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

By combining expertise in curriculum design and assessment practices, the K-12 Director of Curriculum and Assessment plays a pivotal role in promoting student learning, growth, and achievement. This position requires a visionary leader with a passion for curriculum development and assessment practices.

The individual must also be prepared to focus on early literacy and early mathematics, in order to support the development of foundational skills of young learners.

If you are passionate about education and have the vision to shape a dynamic and engaging curriculum and Assessment Program for K-12 students, we invite you to apply for the position of K-12 Director of Curriculum.

CERTIFICATION

Master's degree in Education or related field required or Indiana certification as a Building level Administrator or higher

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Testing

Drug Test

Clearances

Background Clearance / CPS Check

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