Senior Director-Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

SENIOR DIRECTOR

Senior Director-Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Academics

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

Senior Director-Band 1

Exempt

Yes

Assistant Superintendent – Academics 

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Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek 

Provides leadership for the Academic Advancement division in curriculum development K-12 by administering, maintaining, and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Responsible for the procurement, design, and implementation of a comprehensive core curriculum that is aligned to the district and state standards and is consistent with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) strategic plan. Collaborates with key staff across the organization to identify curriculum needs and priorities.

• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a teaching area;

• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist;

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

• Program knowledge of ESL;

• Program knowledge of Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG);

• Program knowledge of Intervention Services;

• Knowledge of and experience with educational grant programs.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.  

EFFECTIVE DATE:  12/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

• Extensive knowledge of phases of curriculum procurement, training, and rollout in a large district;

• Extensive knowledge of Open Education Resources (OER);

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;

• Excellent analytical skills for problem solving and understanding complex business requirements;

• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines;

• Ability to pay strong attention to detail and a fundamental concern for the accuracy of information;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to lead simultaneous projects within budgetary constraints;

• Ability to design and deliver professional learning related to curriculum;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of staff members, organizational units, vendors, contractors, external agencies, and the community.

• Master’s degree from an accredited university;

• Extensive classroom teaching experience;

• Extensive experience as an administrator;

• Experience in designing and implementing professional development for adult learners;

• Experience in curriculum development.