Weber Innovation High - Director of Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Weber Innovation High School/District Office for a Director of Personalized Competency-Based Learning. This is a district-level administrator position, with a generous benefits package. This position is for 8.00 hours per day, 250 days (12 months) per year.

Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

Job Title: Director of Personalized Competency-Based Learning
Location: Weber Innovation High School; Weber School District; Ogden, UT
Reports To: Superintendent
Position Type: Full-Time, 12-month

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume (in the Attachments section of the application), along with contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Monday, April 21, 2025 (end of business day).

Job Posting Timeline: The position will be posted for five working days, beginning on Tuesday, April 15th and closing on Monday, April 21, 2025 (end of business day).

Position Summary:

The Director of Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL) leads a district-wide transformation of high school education to ensure all students graduate future-ready through mastery-based, student-centered learning. This position is centered upon the design and implementation of a flagship, model PCBL environment at Weber Innovation High School, for Grades 9–12, which will serve as the foundation for scaling personalized, competency-based learning practices across the district.

In addition to this school-based transformation, the Director is responsible for advancing a district-wide strategy that integrates digital learning, equity-driven practices, and multiple pathways to postsecondary success. This includes the revamping of the district’s Early College High School model to align with the principles of PCBL, expand student access, and deepen partnerships with higher education and workforce entities. The Director will serve as a systems-level leader, instructional innovator, and equity champion focused on ensuring every high school student is empowered through personalized, meaningful, and future-ready learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Visionary and Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Visionary & Inspired Leadership: Create, communicate, develop and lead a compelling, district-wide vision and roadmap for implementing personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL) at Weber Innovation High School and across all schools and grade levels that aligns with the district’s mission and goals. WSD Mission: Preparing Future-Ready Learners and Leaders
• Alignment with District Strategic Plan: Collaborate with teaching and learning teams to align PCBL with the district’s strategic plan, equity initiatives, and instructional frameworks.
• Implementation & Monitoring: Design and manage multi-year implementation plans, including timelines, milestones, and progress monitoring systems.
• Change Management: Effectively guide the school/district through the implementation of personalized and competency-based learning practices, supporting educators and students through this process.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Competency Framework Design: Lead the creation and refinement of competency frameworks that define the knowledge, skills, and abilities students must demonstrate at each stage of their learning journey.
• Curriculum Development: Partner with district teaching and learning leaders to develop flexible, student-centered curriculum models that allow for personalization of learning pathways, promoting mastery of content at individual paces.
• Assessment Practices: Help to establish and maintain innovative, formative, and performance-based summative assessment strategies that assess student progress based on mastery of competencies rather than seat-time.
• Learning Technology Integration: Identify and implement educational technologies that support personalized learning, including data systems for tracking individual student progress and learning management platforms.
• Equity & Cultural Responsiveness: Ensure culturally responsive, inclusive, and equitable practices are embedded throughout PCBL implementation.

School Support & Capacity Building

• School Management and Restructure of School Model: Manage school operations including budget, staffing, scheduling, course offerings, and compliance with district and state policies, and employ necessary restructuring initiatives to effectively align with the vision of a PCBL learning environment for all students, grades 9-12.
• • Recruit, mentor, and retain a dynamic and mission-aligned team of educators.
• Capacity Building: Partner with the teaching and learning departments to provide professional development, direct coaching, consultation, and professional learning for school leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers to build internal capacity for personalized learning practices.
• Teacher Coaching & Training: Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to teachers, focusing on competency-based teaching practices, personalized learning strategies, and formative assessment.
• • Conduct regular staff evaluations and foster a culture of growth and shared leadership.
• Leverage Best Practices: Facilitate learning networks and communities of practice across schools to share best practices and accelerate innovation.

Data, Systems, and Technology Integration

• Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with curriculum and instruction, digital teaching and learning, assessment/data, and technology departments to ensure infrastructure supports student-centered learning (e.g., digital portfolios, mastery tracking systems).
• Data Informed Decision-Making: Use data to inform continuous improvement cycles, monitor student progress, and evaluate program impact.
• Innovation: Identify and leverage innovative tools and platforms that enhance personalized and competency-based instruction.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Public Relations and Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with parents, guardians, students, and the broader community to co-create learning experiences that reflect learner voice and choice and support student learning and well-being.
• • Serve as the chief ambassador for Weber Innovation High School by actively promoting the school’s model to internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate the benefits and goals of personalized learning to families and engage them in their child’s learning process.
  • Organize and lead informational tours for prospective students and their families.
  • Build strong relationships with local middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions to increase awareness and enrollment.
  • Oversee marketing, social media, and public outreach efforts to communicate the school’s vision and successes.
  • Represent the school/district at local, state, and national levels, advocating for personalized, competency-based education and seeking out opportunities for collaboration and funding.
• Liaison & Networking: Serve as a liaison with external organizations, research partners, community and business partners, and professional networks to inform best practices and bring resources to the district.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in K–12 education, including roles in teaching, instructional leadership, and school or district-level administration.
• Valid Utah administrative/supervisory license
• Proven leadership in designing and implementing personalized or competency-based learning models at the school or district level.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Deep understanding of personalized learning, competency-based education, mastery grading, and performance assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a PCBL model secondary school.
• Strong ability to lead systems change in complex educational environments.
• Expertise in instructional design, professional learning, and adult learning theory.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, promotion, and project management skills.
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive educational practices.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Office and school-based settings.
• Regular travel to school sites within the district.
• Occasional evening or weekend work to support events or professional development.

Salary & Benefits:

• Director-level salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume (in the Attachments section of the application), along with contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Monday, April 21, 2025 (end of business day).

Job Posting Timeline: The position will be posted for five working days, beginning on Tuesday, April 15th and closing on Monday, April 21, 2025 (end of business day).

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER.