Curriculum Director

St Joseph's Academy
Full Time

Curriculum Director Position

  • Curriculum Development and Alignment
    • Facilitates updating curriculum: The Curriculum Director works with teachers and administrators to design, review, and update the curriculum to ensure it is relevant, rigorous, and aligned with local, state, and national educational standards.
    • Ensures alignment: They ensure that the curriculum aligns vertically (across grade levels) and horizontally (across subjects), as well as to the national standards and standardized tests, related to the particular discipline. Additionally, they identify the threads across disciplines which create a cohesive learning experience for the students.
  • Instructional Support
    • Professional development: They organize training and professional development for teachers to support effective instruction and the integration of new teaching methods or technologies.
    • Instructional strategies: The director helps teachers incorporate best practices, research-based teaching strategies, and innovative methods that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Assessment and Data Analysis
    • Assessment development: With department chairs, the Curriculum Director oversees the development and use of end of semester assessments to measure student learning and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum.
    • Data-driven decision-making: They analyze student performance data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, using this information to guide curriculum adjustments.
  • Collaboration
    • Works with teachers and administrators: The Curriculum Director collaborates with educators and school leadership to make informed decisions about curriculum changes, resource allocation, and instructional support.
    • Community and parent involvement: They may engage with parents and community stakeholders to communicate curriculum goals, changes, and how they support student success at events such as Open House.
  • Resource Management
    • Budgeting and resource allocation: They help manage the budget for curriculum-related resources and professional development.

Overall, the Curriculum Director serves as a school leader by ensuring high-quality academics at St. Joseph’s Academy, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance, and supporting teachers instructionally in delivering their curriculum.

Qualified candidates should email in PDF formatting, a cover letter, resume, and list of references to employment@sja1840.org with “Curriculum Director” in the subject line. No phone calls please.