Director of Teaching and Learning

The Director of Teaching and Learning at St. Paul City School leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PreK-12 instructional program. This role requires expertise in curriculum alignment, instructional practices, professional development, and teacher coaching. The Director will ensure that teaching and learning reflect the school’s trauma-informed, anti-racist, and restorative approaches while fostering academic excellence and community engagement.

This is a 12-month position reporting to the Executive Director. A valid Minnesota teaching license is required.

Core Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PreK-12 curriculum, ensuring alignment with Minnesota Academic Standards.
• Facilitate the integration of trauma-informed and anti-racist pedagogical approaches across all content areas.
• Oversee the revision and evaluation of curricular resources, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support elective programming (Art, Music, Spanish, Gym, Media) and high school course offerings in alignment with teacher licensure and student needs.
• Provide leadership in the Science of Reading.

Professional Development & Teacher Growth

• Design, implement, and assess professional development programs for licensed teachers, instructional coaches, and staff.
• Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and facilitate collaboration among teachers and grade levels.
• Support the Q-Comp program, overseeing mentor teacher initiatives, peer observations, and PLC leads.
• Conduct classroom observations and learning walks, providing instructional coaching and modeling best practices.
• Coordinate new teacher onboarding, including training in literacy, math, and classroom management programs.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator, managing all state-mandated assessments, data collection, and reporting.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instructional strategies and interventions.
• Monitor and report on the Read Well by Third Grade Plan.

Program Oversight & School Operations

• Lead the PreK program, ensuring compliance with VPK and Parent Aware requirements.
• Support staffing processes, assisting in candidate interviews and hiring decisions in collaboration with principals.
• Manage instructional material procurement and curriculum inventories.
• Provide leadership for the Multilingual (ML) program, including ML staff
• Lead the MTSS model development and ensure that SPCS implements a tiered response model.
• Participate in Student Intervention Team and IEP meetings as an administrative representative.

Community & School Engagement:

• Collaborate with families and community partners to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Represent the school at family events and facilitate parent education initiatives related to curriculum and instruction.
• Advocate for equitable and inclusive instructional practices that reflect the school’s commitment to anti-racism and restorative justice.

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive teaching, and restorative approaches.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional coaching, and teacher professional development.
• Strong ability to analyze data to drive instructional decisions.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners.
• Experience formally or informally coaching teachers and/or other staff.

License and Experience:

• Minnesota teaching license required
• Administrative license preferred
• Experience in leadership roles preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000