
Director of Curriculum and Instruction (for the 24/25 School Year) at Sulphur Springs Union School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Definition Serve as Director of Curriculum and Instruction under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services; to plan, organize, direct and administer staff development for district staff; oversee the usage and implementation of instruction and curriculum through technology; and be responsible for State and Federal program budgets, fiscal integrity and compliance regulations while providing assistance to schools in planning and implementing categorical programs, grants, monitor budgets and programs for compliance and fiscal integrity. Major Duties and Responsibilities This person will be directly responsible to the Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services: • Assists the staff in interpreting local, state and federal specially funded program guidelines and insure that district and school level plans and applications are properly developed, written and implemented. • Gathers required data, prepares accurate reports, evaluate and monitors program compliance, as set forth in federal, state and local Special Program guidelines including SARC, FPM, CAIS, CARS, Title I, Title I Program Improvement, Consolidated Application, and SPSA.. • Informs, interprets, and recommends to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees the effects of current and pending federal or state legislation as related to Special Programs. • Plans and oversees all aspects of the GATE program including, District GATE committee, IPC Meetings, Parent Nights, Staff Training, and GATE projects. • Coordinates the planning and implementation of State and Federal Programs, including but not limited to Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title V, and all applications and reports. • Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates the activities of mandated advisory committees at district and site level. • Plan and oversee Academic Academies, ASES, State Preschool Program while assisting with operations, program planning, and presenting Board reports.
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Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Definition
Serve as Director of Curriculum and Instruction under the direction of the Assistant
Superintendent of Instructional Services; to plan, organize, direct and administer staff
development for district staff; oversee the usage and implementation of instruction and
curriculum through technology; and be responsible for State and Federal program
budgets, fiscal integrity and compliance regulations while providing assistance to
schools in planning and implementing categorical programs, grants, monitor budgets
and programs for compliance and fiscal integrity.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This person will be directly responsible to the Assistant Superintendent, Instructional
Services:
• Assists the staff in interpreting local, state and federal specially funded program
guidelines and insure that district and school level plans and applications are
properly developed, written and implemented.
• Gathers required data, prepares accurate reports, evaluate and monitors
program compliance, as set forth in federal, state and local Special Program
guidelines including SARC, FPM, CAIS, CARS, Title I, Title I Program
Improvement, Consolidated Application, and SPSA..
• Informs, interprets, and recommends to the Superintendent and Board of
Trustees the effects of current and pending federal or state legislation as related
to Special Programs.
• Plans and oversees all aspects of the GATE program including, District GATE
committee, IPC Meetings, Parent Nights, Staff Training, and GATE projects.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of State and Federal Programs,
including but not limited to Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title V, and all
applications and reports.
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates the activities of mandated advisory
committees at district and site level.
• Plan and oversee Academic Academies, ASES, State Preschool Program while
assisting with operations, program planning, and presenting Board reports.
• Function as a resource for staff development in all curriculum areas including
Common Core State Standards, student technology standards, and instructional
technology for all staff.
• Assists in grant writing efforts.
• Plans, facilitates, and organizes the Annual District Conference.
• Participates in periodic review of various Board policies and administrative
procedures and assists with the development of recommended revisions.
• Oversees, plans, and implements the Technology Professional Development
Plan including support for instructional technology purchases for the learning
environment, the use of videos for Professional Development, Safari Montage,
technology based curriculum, Common Core State Standards connections, and
Special Education implementation of instructional technology.
• Implements rubrics and the matrix process to drive professional development
needed in all areas of curriculum including Common Core State Standards and
instructional technology teaching strategies.
• Supports ongoing district assessments through, District Common Assessments,
Online SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium, Professional
Development Tuesday planning, Aeries Analytics, Grade Books, Report Cards,
and Intel Assess Item Test Bank.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised or Received
Under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, Instructional
Services.
Employment Standards
This classification is an executive cabinet-level position. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
• Five years experience in a responsible public education administrative or supervisory
position, including experience in personnel management, employer/employee
relations, or similar fields
• Equivalent to completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited
college or university in educational administration, personnel administration,
industrial relation, or other closely related areas.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to
public education
• Valid and appropriate Professional Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Driver’s License
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to:
• Analyze problems and arrive at alternative solutions and recommend a course
of action in a timely decisive manner
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Knowledge of:
• Principles, methods, strategies and techniques for a comprehensive human
personnel management program
• Organization, management and supervision strategies methods and
techniques
• Research and development techniques, strategies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of education mandates, laws, and regulations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• Body Movement
Regular activities: stand and sit for long periods of time; use hands and
fingers to operate electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach
with hands and arms; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones
and to provide information; and hear to understand voices over the
telephone and in person.
• Lifting Requirements
Employee assigned to this position must be able to lift or carry objects
weighing 30 pounds with the ability to move or push objects weighing
up to 50 pounds.
• Vision Requirements
Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less; adjust the eye to bring the
object into sharp focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
• Positive Environment
Work is usually performed in a district office environment.
• Exposures, Risks and Hazards
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee
occasionally is exposed to the normal risks of installing computerrelated
equipment.
The Sulphur Springs Union School District is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, race, religious creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, or sexual orientation.
Adopted by the Board: August 12, 2015
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications • Five years experience in a responsible public education administrative or supervisory position, including experience in personnel management, employer/employee relations, or similar fields • Equivalent to completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, personnel administration, industrial relation, or other closely related areas. • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to public education • Valid and appropriate Professional Administrative Services Credential • Valid California Driver’s License
Applicants interested in this position must submit a Management application, letter of intent, resume, three letters of recommendation dated within the 12 months, and a copy of CA Administrative Services credential.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation dated within the last 12 months.)
- Resume
- Administrative Services Credential
Comments and Other Information
**applications missing one or more required documents will not be considered**
Comments and Other Information
**applications missing one or more required documents will not be considered**