Senior Director, Curriculum & Instruction

Leading Academic Excellence Across PBSA

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta seeks an experienced, results-driven instructional leader to drive academic excellence across PBSA’s three campuses. Reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, the Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction will lead the development and implementation of high-impact instructional practices, ensuring all educators receive exceptional coaching, data-driven professional learning, and curriculum support that leads to measurable student success.

Position Overview

• Reports to : Chief Schools Officer
• Direct Reports : Instructional Coaches (8)
• Key Partnerships : Works closely with School Principals (3), Campus Leadership Teams (3 teams) and Assistant Principals of Instruction (3)
  
  

Who we are

Purpose Built Schools , in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), operates three neighborhood schools in South Atlanta: Slater Elementary School (PreK-5), Price Middle School (6-8) and Carver STEAM Academy (9-12). As a network of partner schools , we have the flexibility and autonomy similar to charter schools, but remain true neighborhood schools that serve every student in our attendance zone.

What makes us different

Purpose Built Schools works to deliver outstanding results for students and the surrounding communities through high-quality instruction, intentional enrichment opportunities, and a full suite of supports designed to serve our families’ needs both inside and outside the school walls.

Amazing Academics

All three schools offer project-based learning, a STEAM curriculum, small group instruction, At Caver STEAM Academy offers AP classes, and targeted interventions. Our robust college and career readiness program provides dedicated counselors to assist students with post-secondary planning.

Engaging Enrichments

With enrichments like band, dance, aviation, sports, art and robotics, our schools are places where scholars can explore a variety of subjects to discover their full potential and learn what they truly love to do.

Supportive Culture

We partner with community organizations to support students and families with holistic wraparound services including mental health counseling, social-emotional learning support, legal services, and access to fresh food.

Neighborhood Schools

PBSA schools are neighborhood schools, not charter schools. Every student who lives in our attendance zone can enroll in our pipeline of PreK-12th grade schools

Role & Responsibilities

Functional Leadership & Vision (20%)

Under the leadership of the CSO and as a member of the Instructional Core Executive Leadership team, set and communicate the network’s academic vision.

• Build out and share the vision for curriculum and instruction with all relevant stakeholders, including collateral, progress monitoring measures, and mechanisms for support and accountability.
• Cultivate a culture of high expectations for student achievement and professional growth, inspiring educators to be lifelong learners and active participants in student success.
• Collaborate with campus leadership teams to ensure commitment, understanding and investment in the curriculum and instruction vision.
  
  

Instructional Excellence and Professional Development (30%)

Ensure alignment of instructional practices and academic frameworks across all schools.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of the network-wide curriculum to ensure alignment with state standards and the needs of diverse learners.
• Oversee the Instructional Support program, ensuring a consistent K-12 Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI) framework is embedded into the school day, extended day, and extended year programs.
• Coordinate service delivery models serving gifted and talented and bilingual students in PBSA schools.
• Lead the integration of instructional frameworks, including Project-Based Learning and STEAM, into the network’s core curriculum.
• Design and lead a system-wide professional development strategy for instructional staff, ensuring training is research-based, culturally responsive, and data-driven.
• Manage and support instructional coaches in delivering targeted, data-driven coaching to teachers to improve classroom practices and student outcomes.
  
  
Assessment and Data-Driven Decision-Making (15%)

Establish a rigorous system for continuous data collection, analysis, and instructional adjustments to drive student achievement.


• Build and implement a year-long cycle for network-wide assessment, data analysis and implementation of new strategies.
• Lead pivots to the year-long academic strategy, based on real-time student data.
• Partner with campus leadership to analyze student performance data, identify achievement gaps, and implement targeted instructional strategies to improve outcomes across all student subgroups.
• Monitor progress toward academic goals and report findings to stakeholders, providing transparency and fostering continuous improvement.
  
  
Team Leadership and Management (25%)

Build and maintain a team commitment to excellence, equity and professional learning.


• Lead and manage the instructional coaching team across three schools by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Collaborate with school leaders to ensure alignment between instructional coaching and school-level priorities.
• Build systems to evaluate and refine instructional strategies and professional learning initiatives, ensuring sustainable growth and effectiveness.
  
  
Commitment to Equity and Community Engagement (10%)

Ensure equity is centered in all decision-making.


• Champion the integration of culturally relevant pedagogy across all schools.
• Promote an inclusive instructional environment that supports the academic success of all students, including those with special needs and English language learners.
• Communicate relevant information and act as a bridge between the network and the community, ensuring curriculum and instruction reflect and honor the diverse identities and experiences of students and families.
  
  
Qualifications

Core Competencies


• Commitment and Values: Passionate about Purpose Built Schools Atlanta’s specific mission. committed to advancing equity and educational excellence. Flexibility and resilience in responding to challenges, with a growth mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
• Leadership and Vision: Ability to set, implement and invest others in a long-term vision of success, specifically in an academic setting. Strong, demonstrated commitment to fostering equity and anti-racist practices in education, with experience leading initiatives that promote culturally relevant pedagogy.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders. Relational leadership style that prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and trust-building. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across teams and communities.
  
  
Education, Certifications & Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership , Curriculum Development, or a related field highly preferred.
• Certification: Active school leadership/administrative license, in Georgia or reciprocal state, required (if out of state, 1 year to obtain)
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in schools, with an established track record of student achievement.
• Former teacher of record in core content, required.
• Proven experience in leading turnaround efforts in urban education settings with similar student demographics, required.
• Prior experience in K-12 vertical integration, preferred.
  

Experience and Expertise

• Curricular and Instructional Excellence
• Know: Deep knowledge of curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment frameworks, including but not limited to Project-Based Learning and STEAM.
• Achieve: Expertise and record of results designing and leading professional learning programs that drive educator growth.
• Believe: Commitment to educational equity and meeting the needs of all students.
  
  

• Record of Results
• Know: Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Achieve: Demonstrated success in leading instructional turnaround initiatives that resulted in measurable student achievement gains.
• Believe: Commitment to data-driven decision making and best practices in assessment.
• Team Leadership
• Know: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across teams and communities.
• Achieve: Experience managing successful, cross-functional teams resulting in improved performance, experience and retention of direct reports.
• Believe: Commitment to building strong relationships across the network, grounded in professional trust and a shared vision for student success.
  

Compensation And Benefits

Purpose Built Schools offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary as one of the highest-paying school networks in Atlanta. The salary range for this role begins at $138,149 with the ultimate amount being commensurate with experience and in accordance with our pay equity practices.

Exceptional Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance - Three competitive plans to get the coverage that works best for your family.
• Legal Support & Financial Counseling – Get expert advice for peace of mind and support with our 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Programs – From mental health resources to fitness incentives, we invest in your well-being.
• Paid a Step Ahead – We offer salaries ahead of APS and rank among the highest-paying school networks in Atlanta.
  
  

A Culture That Puts You First

We believe happy educators create the best learning environments. That’s why we prioritize staff well-being with:

• Enhanced Teacher Lounges – Designed for relaxation and recharging.
• Wellness Events & Offerings – Mindfulness sessions, health perks, and more.
• Monthly Staff Socials – Enjoy food, drinks, and great company at Atlanta’s trendy locations on us.
• And Yes… FREE FOOD ! All staff enjoy complimentary lunch every school day.
  
  

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.