Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability-Apex

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will act under the general direction of the deputy superintendent to provide leadership of curriculum, assessment, and accountability in the TMSA Public Charter Schools. This includes providing oversight for Edtech resources, student performance, and data-driven decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in education or related field
• A minimum of three (5) years of  Educational Leadership experience
• A Master’s degree is highly recommended.

SKILLS

• A self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, and student achievement data
• Strong knowledge of student performance strategies, research, and literature
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong Data Analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers and fundamental technology 
• Experience working in Title I schools 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CURRICULUM

• Oversee curriculum planning and development for all grades
• Supervise and work closely with Academic Deans
• Assist with TMSA Public Charter Schools’ accreditation process
• Provide leadership and modeling for academic staff in instructional practice, including intervention and differentiation; lesson planning processes, and data analysis cycles.
• Develop district-wide academic support programs as needed to meet students’ needs.
• Actively participate in the hiring of Academic Admin Staff in collaboration with the School Leadership
• Identify and utilize faculty strengths to ensure high-level, inquiry-based instruction and teaching
• Oversight of the development, articulation, evaluation, and alignment of TMSA’s vision in the curriculum at all program levels
• Facilitate a formal process for ongoing curricular review
• Establish key benchmark standards for the academic programs of the TMSA Charter School
• Collect, measure, and analyze relevant data regarding the effectiveness of the instructional materials, including Curriculum and EdTech Resources
• Remain current with industry trends as it relates to our accreditation and charter school philosophy
• Be familiar with national standards and state mandates regarding curriculum
• Support Deans & Principals with scheduling that impacts curriculum & instruction

ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Supervise and work closely with Academic Deans.
• Manage and monitor, and evaluate TMSA Public Charter Schools’ academic performance at all levels
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the state-mandated and internal assessments
• Facilitate a formal process for ongoing performance review
• Establish key benchmark standards for the academic programs of the TMSA Charter School
• Provide professional development opportunities for administrators, and teachers on how to use the data for Academic Performance
• Remain current with industry trends as it relates to our accreditation and charter school philosophy
• Be familiar with national standards and state mandates regarding educational quality and student performance
• Design, develop, and modify the data infrastructure to accelerate the processes of data analysis and reporting 
• Ensure accuracy and quality data presentation at all levels
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Deputy Superintendent

PROGRAM EVALUATION

Complete an evaluation to assess the needs of TMSA schools; review annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the academic programs; develop, analyze, and distribute the results of annual evaluations to the school’s leadership team and the Deputy Superintendent. Maintain excellent records of all curriculum and instruction resources, data, reports, and evaluations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Take part in professional learning opportunities at the local, regional, and/or state level with proper authorization; attend all local meetings and training related to Curriculum, Instruction, and assessment, and; share ideas and experiences with school or district staff, and the leadership team, and/or other Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability Directors

Please note this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $89,000 - $98,000