Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the district’s curriculum and instruction department. Ensure that the development and delivery of the curriculum and instructional program is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree

Principal certification

Campus leadership experience preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years experience as a classroom teacher

Three years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

Oversee the development and delivery of vertically aligned curriculum and instructional programs (6–12) that incorporate district goals, support student achievement, and ensure coherence in high school credit requirements, course sequencing, and graduation pathways.
Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
Lead development and maintenance of state curriculum requirements, curriculum alignment documents, benchmark assessments, ensuring alignment across grade levels and content areas.
Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
Coordinate and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Principal ILT meetings, and collaborative curriculum and instruction review processes to ensure continuous instructional improvement.
Oversee instructional resources and systems, including instructional materials selection.
Support implementation of advanced academics programming, summer school, transition plans between grade spans.
Conduct and support instructional walkthroughs and monitor implementation of curriculum and assessment expectations across campuses.
Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.
Collaborate with curriculum specialists, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis.
Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
Participate in and support implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system, including T-TESS and instructional coaching aligned to district goals and campus performance objectives.

Policy, Reports, and Law

Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget

Develop and administer the curriculum and instruction budget and instructional materials allotment based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Personnel Management

Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in curriculum and instruction department.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Communication

Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

Community Relations

Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing district’s mission.
Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of instructional coaches and support staff in the curriculum and instruction department.

Application Procedure:

Internal Applicants: Submit resume and letter of interest to Joanie Rouk at jrouk@aubreyisd.net. Be sure the District has a copy of any classes, certificates, or degrees that will apply towards the requirements.

External Applicants: Fill out an application on line through the Region 11 Job Board.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Application Deadline: Resumes, a copy of credentials, and the application will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Aubrey Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status.