Director IV, Curriculum and Assessment TK-12 at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction or appointed designee, the Director IV of Curriculum and Assessment will provide leadership to coordinate and align curriculum and assessments for all schools within the district. The Director will actualize the principles of a coherent Tier I instructional program across the district by aligning curricular resources, essential standards guides, and content area plans. They will also prioritize the development of clear assessment plans and materials adoption plans. Additionally, the Director will oversee intervention and support programs and use data to improve instruction by analyzing achievement data and program effectiveness for all areas assigned to them by the Assistant Superintendent. To further ensure continuous improvement, the Director will prioritize learning by staying current with best practices in curriculum and assessment to benefit all students.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate K-12 instructional programs, including, but not limited to: instructional materials, adopted courses, curriculum and assessment plans, and alignment of instructional focus areas
- Regularly monitor metrics for student outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure that student outcomes are increasing
- Actively support the District’s MTSS model and continually monitor for effectiveness
- Coordinate, monitor, and/or update a coherent and aligned TK-12 formative assessment plan
- Continually monitor and report on achievement data on all student groups from district assessments and within intervention/support programs, with a specific focus English Learners
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- California Administrative Credential
- Master’s Degree or higher
- Minimum of three (3) years of site administrator experience (preferred)
- Valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card
- Math experience desired
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction or appointed designee, the Director IV of Curriculum and Assessment will provide leadership to coordinate and align curriculum and assessments for all schools within the district. The Director will actualize the principles of a coherent Tier I instructional program across the district by aligning curricular resources, essential standards guides, and content area plans. They will also prioritize the development of clear assessment plans and materials adoption plans. Additionally, the Director will oversee intervention and support programs and use data to improve instruction by analyzing achievement data and program effectiveness for all areas assigned to them by the Assistant Superintendent. To further ensure continuous improvement, the Director will prioritize learning by staying current with best practices in curriculum and assessment to benefit all students.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate K-12 instructional programs, including, but not limited to: instructional materials, adopted courses, curriculum and assessment plans, and alignment of instructional focus areas
- Regularly monitor metrics for student outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure that student outcomes are increasing
- Actively support the District’s MTSS model and continually monitor for effectiveness
- Coordinate, monitor, and/or update a coherent and aligned TK-12 formative assessment plan
- Continually monitor and report on achievement data on all student groups from district assessments and within intervention/support programs, with a specific focus English Learners
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- California Administrative Credential
- Master’s Degree or higher
- Minimum of three (3) years of site administrator experience (preferred)
- Valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card
- Math experience desired
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Cynthia Hartshorn, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, chartshorn@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Cynthia Hartshorn, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, chartshorn@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
9/21/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/8/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$163,574 - $206,071 Annually
$163,574 - $206,071 Annually
Length of Work Year
220 Work Days (Note: Starting in the 2026-2027 school year work days will be 219)
Employment Type
Full Time