Cherokee County Schools

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

12 Month Position

Start Date: July 1, 2023

Qualifications:

• North Carolina Teacher Licensure
• Minimum of 5 Years of Successful Teaching Experience
• North Carolina Licensure in Curriculum Instruction Supervision or Administration
• Master’s Degree in Education
• Minimum Three Years Successful Principal Experience Preferred

Essential Job Functions:

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  Provides leadership with curriculum and instructional support team in the development of curriculum guides, task analyses, and assessment items
• Leads in the evaluation of instructional methods and programs, recommending how such methods and programs could be replicated in the district
• Collaborates with the District Leadership Team regarding professional development necessary for the effective implementation of the intended curriculum and instructional best practices in all schools
• Will be the lead contact for Testing and Accountability
• Plans and carries out a district wide program of professional development based on a needs assessment from a curriculum, instruction and assessment review
• Collaborates with the District Leadership Team, Director for Federal Programs, and School Improvement to manage the school improvement process
• District Lead for developing the school calendar
• Over see’s the Academically Gifted program for the district
• District Lead for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Collaborates with the district staff on the development of local benchmark assessments
• Collaborates with the Director for Planning, Accountability & Research on educational research to assist the district’s instructional program
• Assists in the writing, implementation and evaluation of grants
• Collaborates with principals about curriculum content and instructional strategies to support teacher professional growth and development and classroom effectiveness
• Works cooperatively with others to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment among programs
• Supervises and coordinates the work of curriculum content specialists who provide special support to the schools
• Prepares and administers the budget for instructional materials
• Provides guidance in the selection and use of textbooks, digital resources and other teaching materials and professional development to maximize their effective use
• Collaborates with Director of Technology to support Digital Technology Integration and appropriate professional development and selection of digital resources
• Leads the development, revision and publishing of progress reports and report cards
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor