2025/2026 Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (Internal Applicants Only)

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT - K-12

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services, provides leadership in the District's K-12 curriculum development, instructional strategies and assessments. RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Implements the philosophy, goals and yearly priorities of the School District.
• Assists in yearly development of District goals for the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Guides development, implementation and evaluation of in-service training programs for District certificated personnel.
• Works with schools to assist in site-level curriculum, instructional and assessment efforts.
• Supervise and evaluate site Principals.
• Provides staff development for new K-12 teachers and experienced teachers based upon District priorities and teacher needs.
• Provides leadership and mentoring in the training of administrative staff related to K-12 curriculum and instruction development and evaluation.
• Directs creation and publication of curriculum guides and materials prepared by District personnel for general distribution among instructional staff. Provides leadership and consultation to teacher work groups.
• Leads the District's K-12 assessment program by reviewing and evaluating results, as well as making recommendations based on those results, relative to the District wide instructional program.
• Facilitates monthly principal meetings.
• Coordinates the textbook ordering process K-12.
• Provides leadership and guidance to all District programs (e.g., TK, ELD, VAPA, Human Growth and Development, Counseling, P.E., etc.)
• Recommends new courses, the appropriate grade levels and materials for such courses, along with their effect upon graduation requirements.
• Insures that technology is integrated into District-wide curriculum and instruction.
• Evaluates the District’s K-12 Curriculum and Instruction employees.
• Represents the District at all regional meetings involving curriculum, instruction and special projects.
• Facilitates K-12 District-wide proficiency testing in grades K-12.
• Coordinates the A-G course lists and high school course catalogs.
• Maintains active membership in local, state and national professional organizations relevant to curriculum and instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services.
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid California Administration Credential
• Master's Degree, or higher, from an accredited institution
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years successful experience in classroom teaching and site-level administration and previous District involvement in Curriculum and Instruction and/or Categorical/Special Programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  

WORK YEAR: 225 Days

SALARY: Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule Board Approval: April 21, 1998 Revised: July 14, 2015