• Job Description

  Req#: R0011152

  Location:

  EAC (Education and Administration Center)

  Recruiting Start Date:

  05/09/2025

  Estimated Start Date:

  07/01/2025

  The Director for Curriculum and Instruction provides leadership and vision to teachers and administrators for implementation of Colorado Academic Standards and the alignment of curriculum and instruction PK-12; provides leadership that supports instructional best practices and research-based instruction for academic and social emotional learning.

  The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

  • Reports consistently for work as scheduled

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

  • Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and Board of Education policies as they relate to standards, curriculum and instruction by collaborating with Directors for Information Technology and Assessment to coordinate development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) students;

  • Oversee the process of review and presentation to the Board of Education of all new course proposals; maintain the district course catalogue in the student information system in compliance with state expectations;

  • Oversee annual state reporting on courses in Teacher Student Data Link; oversee National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Higher Education Admission Recommendations (HEAR) approvals for high school courses; oversee the process of review and presentation to the Board of Education for textbooks;

  • Oversee the administration, analysis, and reporting of the bi-annual drug and alcohol survey; collaborate with Director for IT Digital Integration Services to oversee the process for approval of digital instructional materials; provide consultation for bi-annual Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Data Collection on course offerings and course enrollments; reviewing and revising administrative policies regarding instruction

  • Oversees all responsibilities within the division of Learning Services related to standards-based curriculum development, instruction, adoption, and implementation.

  • Oversees the development and delivery of a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all schools in the district by providing guidance and support for use of Standards Based Report Cards in elementary school; collaborate with Directors for Information Technology (IT), Assessment, and College and Career Services to support schools in the implementation of graduation requirements; provide guidance to secondary schools on course offerings and sequence; collaborate with the Director for College and Career Services to develop courses for Career Pathways; collaborate with stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction and standards-based instruction using the Standards Implementation Review Cycle; oversee and lead district-wide adoption of newly revised Colorado Academic Standards

  • Provides high quality, just-in-time training for principals, teachers, and parent community in all areas of academic and social emotional learning by collaborating with the Director for Assessment and the Director for Professional Learning to support Instructional Leadership Plans for schools and provide customized on-site support to schools; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning to lead the district’s social emotional learning initiative; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning, and Director for Communication to design, implement, and market Parent Academy classes; mentoring Learning Services Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA); overseeing Human Sexuality Curriculum training; collaborating with the Risk Management Office to oversee training for the Challenge Adventure Program

  • Researches, develops, and implements programs and practices to ensure widespread use of research-based instructional strategies by providing oversight, training, guidance and support to schools on the development and implementation of practices and processes for Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS); collaborating with Directors for Special Education to coordinate general education and special education intervention processes and supports; collaborating with Directors for Special Education to provide on-going training and support for co-teaching; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning to provide oversight, training, guidance and support for literacy instruction and interventions; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning to provide oversight, training, guidance and support to instructional coaches and teacher leaders in schools; collaborating with Learning Services Directors and the Director for IT Digital Integration Services to optimize the use of digital resources for instruction; providing training and oversight of the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program as the District AVID Director; overseeing operation and services of the Science Center

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

  • Ability to effectively utilize technology to enhance learning

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions

  • Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

  • Ability to listen and learn from colleagues and adjust accordingly

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks

  • Ability to plan and manage budgets including state and federal grant money

  • Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision

  • Broad knowledge of educational pedagogy

  • Collaborative and facilitative work style committed to shared decision-making

  • Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

  • Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

  • Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics

  • Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

  • Demonstrates effective planning, organization, implementation and communication skills, including the ability to problem solve and resolve conflict

  • Desire to be a part of a strong, student-centered, administrative team in a high-performing school district

  • Detail-oriented

  • Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

  • Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

  • Expertise and/or experience in the design and implementation of standards-based learning systems and program evaluation

  • Expertise in Colorado Academic Standards and how to implement system wide

  • Knowledge of best practices in K-12 literacy instruction

  • Knowledge of effective professional learning practices for adult learners

  • Knowledge of research-based best practices in assessment, curriculum, and instruction

  • Proven ability to articulate and implement a vision within a learning organization

  • Proven ability to effectively and positively facilitate and lead committees

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

  • Successful experience as an instructional leader at the building level

  • Understands and can successfully lead change at many levels of the organization

  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training

  Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

  Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

  • Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

  • Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

  • Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

  Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Initial Administrator License: Colorado Department of Education and/or Initial Principal License: Colorado Department of Education

  • Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)

  • Master’s degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng., M.Ed., M.S.W, M.B.A., M.L.S.)

  • 3-5 Years Classroom Teaching Experience

  • 3-5 Years Administrative Experience in a School or District Level Position

  Salary Placement: Based on job relevant experience only

  Meets eligibility requirements and has applied for licensure at least one month prior to the start date for the position.

  Timeline:

  Posting Date: Friday, May 9

  Closing Date: Tuesday, May 27 at Noon

  Preliminary Interviews: Monday, June 2

  Final Interviews: Thursday, June 5

  Compensation Range:

  $131,575-$141,575

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  40

  Hours per Day:

  8.0 hour(s) per day

  Number of Days per Year:

  225 Days

  Benefits Eligibility:

  Full-time - Regular

  For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) .

  FLSA Status:

  United States of America (Exempt)

  How to Apply:
  New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

  • A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for the position and your background

  • A statement of your philosophy of administration and the role of the administrator in this position

  • A current resume

  • Three current letters of recommendation (i.e., less than one year old)

  • Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)

  • Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting above

  • We do not accept "Alternative Principal Authorizations"

  
  No other documents will be accepted. Thank you for not uploading and submitting any additional materials.
  
  Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

  Hiring Manager Email:

  susan.field@asd20.org

• About the company

  Academy School District 20 is a school district located in El Paso County, Colorado.

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