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Administration
Principals
Exempt
Split schedule 20 hours with day school and 20 hours with night
school
Open Until Filled
Purpose of position
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction is critical to the success of curriculum and instruction
at The Next Step Public Charter School. The primary duties of the Director of Curriculum and
Instruction are to ensure that the schools curriculum is aligned with its vision, mission, goals
and objectives and that the instructional team adheres to a consistent and integrated approach
to instructional design and implementation. As a member of The Next Step community, the
Director of Curriculum and Instruction values academic achievement, persistence and
responsibility, structure and support, and collaboration and respect.
Qualifications
Ability to establish and articulate a clear set of departmental principles including mission,
vision, goals and expectations to guide and motivate subordinates
Basic knowledge of supervisory and managerial concepts, including motivational
techniques, goal-setting, problem solving, mediating, and implementing disciplinary
actions
Ability to effectively organize and lead school-wide initiatives by enlisting participation
from a variety of stake-holders
Extensive knowledge of best practices in curriculum design, instructional methods, and
classroom management skills in the context of multicultural and multilingual settings
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Familiarity with standardized adult educational assessments such as the GED exam,
TABE, TABE CLAS-E, ACCESS and W-APT
Ample experience designing and delivering professional development activities
Ability to collect and use data to drive instruction as well as to inform school-wide
initiatives
Ability to effectively research, identify and secure instructional materials and resources
to enhance the quality of instruction across multiple subjects and levels
Ability to demonstrate effective ways to infuse literacy and life skills across the
curriculum
Ability to model effective use of technology for administrative and instructional purposes
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet internal and external deadlines
Ability to effectively track data, maintain records and produce reports related to
curriculum and instruction in a variety of formats for various audiences
Responsibilities
Review, seek approval for and track the purchase of teacher-recommended textbooks
and related supplemental materials
Plan and adhere to budget for books and instructional materials (help with)
Document technology integration through curriculum maps, lesson plans, and other
instructional tools used by teachers
Evaluate the adequacy of educational equipment and practices and advise the schools
administration on the need for equipment and professional development activities
Identify the goals, activities and outcomes of all professional development events related
to technology integration.
With administrative team, plan and adhere to budget for instructional technology
Fully embrace and promote The Next Step's mission, vision and values
Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with all students
Consistently implement school-wide expectations in classrooms and common areas
Participate actively in special events, including field trips, community days, college tours,
graduations, etc.
Participate actively in school responsibilities such as hallway and lunch supervision
Work cooperatively with colleagues to develop and implement effective and relevant
policies
Adhere to school policies as described in personnel manual and/or staff handbook
Reflect upon performance, set goals for improvement, and take advantage of training
opportunities to learn and implement effective strategies
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Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings, weekly welcoming morning meetings and any
other meetings assigned in relations to the position