Director of Teaching and Learning

POSITION: Director of Teaching and Learning

POSTING DATE: February 6, 2025

CLOSING DATE: February 25, 2025

LOCATION: District Office

START DATE: July 1, 2025

COMPENSATION: Competitive as negotiated

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Valid WI Director of Instruction License (5010)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of experience in a relevant combination of teaching, assessment, and/or administration

HIRING TIMELINE: Ideally 4 weeks after the closing date

Meeting the Needs of Every Learner, Every Day

McFarland School District is seeking highly dynamic candidates to fill the Director of Teaching and Learning position beginning in the 2025-26 school year. We aspire to hire individuals who can help us work toward our mission of meeting the needs of every learner, every day, and our vision of being an equitable and inclusive community committed to student belonging, achievement, and growth.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

The Director of Teaching and Learning collaborates with staff members and the administrative team on a daily basis to ensure the alignment of the District’s curriculum with the appropriate standards and to facilitate the curriculum, assessment, and instruction processes in service of our mission. Please see the Teaching and Learning page of our website for more information.: https://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/district/dept-inst-srvc.cfm

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Instructional Leadership – Deep understanding of curriculum development, instructional best practices, and assessment strategies to drive student achievement, especially in the area of early literacy.

• Change Management – Skilled at strategically leading, managing, and sustaining change within a school system through informed, collaborative, and transparent decision-making.

• Visionary Thinking – Ability to set and implement a strategic vision for an equitable, multi-level system of support, resulting in an aligned, effective, and accessible curriculum, instruction, and professional development that aligns with the district's strategic plan.

• Collaborative and Trusting Leadership – Ability to establish trusting relationships, engage in difficult conversations, and work effectively with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to implement programs that enhance student learning.

• Professional Development Expertise – Ability to design and implement engaging and effective training and coaching programs for educators.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making – Skilled in analyzing student performance data to inform instructional improvements and leading staff to do the same.

• Equity and Inclusion Focus – Commitment to fostering equitable learning experiences for all students, including diverse and underserved populations.

• Strong Communication Skills – Able to clearly articulate educational goals, expectations, and strategies to a wide audience using a variety of methods.

• Technology Integration – Knowledge of effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning.

• Knowledge of Educational Policies – Familiarity with local, state, and federal education standards and regulations.

Send an application via WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3284, including a letter of application, resume, letters of reference, and transcript. We’d welcome the opportunity to consider your application.

The McFarland School District does not discriminate in the employment of professional or support staff on thebasis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person