JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 03/28/2025 CLOSING DATE: 06/30/2025 05:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00002723 LOCATION: Administration POSITION TITLE: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: Exempt - Pay Grade 108 HOURS PER DAY: 8 PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide support to educators, administrators, and central office staff in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Support the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and curriculum department concerning creation, implementation and evaluation of curriculum, assessments, training, professional learning communities (PLCs) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and ensuring collaboration among the curriculum team and campuses. Provide overarching guidance with support systems/programs that impact academics, social emotional needs, behavioral needs, and counseling needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Master’s Degree Texas Principal Certification (preferred) Training in the State Appraisal System Special Knowledge/Skills: Deep understanding of curriculum and instruction PK-12 Understanding and ability to plan strategically Ability to implement strategic plans with quantitative and qualitative measurements Role model for professional ethics Ability to coach others for growth and have crucial conversations Ability to establish systems for efficiency Ability to manage time and tasks for maximum productivity Ability to build capacity in others EXPERIENCE: Experience: Five years Classroom Experience Three years Experience as a Campus Administrator or District Administrator (preferred) Three years Central Office Experience (preferred) MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Strategies Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in special projects, strategic planning, and in resolving miscellaneous needs Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum Department/ Intervention Services and campuses on supporting overall PK-12 curriculum and instruction needs for the district Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and the Curriculum Department/Intervention Services to ensure a written, taught, and assessed curriculum in special programs such as CTE, AP, IB, GT, Dual Credit, Special Education, 504 supports, Emergent Bilingual/Dual Language supports are being provided and implemented with fidelity across the district Work with the Director of Professional Learning to ensure a professional learning program aligned to district initiatives and the needs of the educators and learners in the district Partner with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Professional Learning and the Executive Director of Technology and technology team to ensure needs for digital resources/tools/training are being provided for the district Partner with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction, Executive Director of Intervention Services, Curriculum Department and Campus Administrators to ensure processes are in place across the district for professional learning communities (PLCs) and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) Apply research and data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching-learning process Conduct frequent classroom walkthroughs to monitor implementation and effectiveness of instruction and PLCs Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum Department and campuses in curriculum and instruction needs concerning purchasing and budgeting, including Instructional Materials allotment and focusing on any needs with federal funds Partner with the District Support Counselors and Campus Counselors to help guide our comprehensive counseling program and curriculum and training needs Student Growth and Development Monitor instruction for effectiveness in supporting career, college and military readiness Analyze a variety of data sources to adjust instruction for maximum learner growth and development Evaluate program effectiveness based on data sources Facilitate the development, improvement and evaluation of district through goals within the district improvement plan and strategic initiatives Ensure support with academic, social emotional, behavioral and needs across the district Provide support to our counseling program for social emotional needs, mental health and our comprehensive counseling program Administrative and Fiscal Management Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs Participate in the hiring, development and evaluation of directors and instructional coaches Assist in developing observation methods to improve educator effectiveness and to garner feedback on the curriculum Ensure assessment data is used to promote student growth Communication Provide two-way communication with principals, educators, parents and community Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, educators and parents Collaborate with districts on leadership development and instructional programs Community Relations Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing the district mission and goals Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement Personal Qualities Maintain a Growth Mindset Continuously seek to learn and grow as a leader Model integrity and professionalism Champion teamwork and cooperation Professional Growth and Development Establish yearly goals that are measurable and promote effective programming to support learner growth Provide training for principals, assistant principals, curriculum department and designated campus staff in instructional practices Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned curriculum directors or other district positions to ensure programs are aligned to district goals/ initiatives and the needs of educators and learners in the district Other All other duties as assigned. WORKING_CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain professionalism under stress. Districtwide and statewide travel required; prolonged and irregular hours as needed. START DATE: 07/01/2025