Director Of Curriculum And Instruction

Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent
Contract Length: 260
Job Classification: Administration
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $110,000 - 115,000
In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.
Job Summary
To provide leadership to the district in the alignment and continuous improvement of PK-12 curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development to maximize student achievement of the exit outcomes of the Fort Dodge Community School District are the essential skills and concepts of the Iowa Core Curriculum. To continually provide opportunities for all members of the instructional staff to become knowledgeable concerning research based instructional practices so that the optimum educational experiences will be provided for all students. To lead district wide Comprehensive School Improvement Plan processes and the implantation of strategic goals for continuous, research based educational improvements.
Essential Duties

• K-12 English Language Learners (ELL) program
• Provide opportunities for all members of the instructional staff to become knowledgeable concerning research-based instructional practices so that the optimum educational experiences will be provided for all students.
• Serves as the immediate line administrator to instruction and curriculum personnel and to the central office staff servicing the educational program.
• Patriciates in continuing professional education to increase and update skills.
• Actively develop and maintain networks with educational leaders in curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the state, regional and national levels.
• Migrant program
• Identifies and assists in obtaining additional funding opportunities.
• Multi-Tiered systems of support (MTSS)
• Guide Administrators and teachers in the improvement of instructional delivery and performance through a systematic approach to coaching, feedback, and job-embedded professional development.
• Consults with the appropriate LEA staff regarding specific student needs to facilitate greater student participation and academic achievement in the school system.
• K-12 At-Risk program
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Annually implemented the district curriculum cycle in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Recommend changes in curriculum and policy based on data and research.
• Maintains effective, cooperative, and professional working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the Board of Education.
• Meet regularly with building principals, the Superintendent, and other administrative personnel to ensure coordination of curriculum efforts.
• Serve as a member of the Administrative Team and Superintendent's Cabinet.
• Meets the Standards for School Leaders recommended by state professional associations as evaluated by the Superintendent.
• Provide leadership to the district in the alignment and continuous improvement of K-12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development to maximize student achievement of the exit outcomes of students.
• Talented and Gifted (XLP) programs
• Leads, develops, and supervises the district's
• Title I, II, III, and IV state and federal programs
• School Reporting in Iowa (SRI), CASA, School Information Update, Graduate Verification, Dropouts, Supplementary Weighting, Certified Enrollment, and Assessment Accountability
• Gathers data according to the Department of Education State and Federal requirements.
• Upon request observe teachers in their classrooms and offer insights for the enhancement of the teaching-learning situation.
• Teacher Leadership and Compensation Systems (TLC)
• State reporting including

Qualifications

• Knowledge of continuous school improvement planning, goal setting, and systems thinking
• At least 3 years of leadership, and/or administrative experience with previous experience as a principal or district administrator strongly preferred
• Master's degree or higher in curriculum and instruction or administration from an accredited college or university
• Strong communication including writing and speaking
• Knowledgeable of multiple forms of assessment
• Iowa Administrative Endorsement or ability to obtain prior to contract start
• Iowa Evaluator Certification or ability to obtain prior to contract start
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Experience in organizing and facilitating meetings and staff development experiences

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands include: sitting, standing, twisting, lifting, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, [email protected], and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, [email protected], both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [email protected], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [email protected], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District's Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees are Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, [email protected], and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, [email protected], both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [email protected], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations are Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, [email protected], and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, [email protected], both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-574-5657, or [email protected]. The Deputy Coordinator is Adriana Utley, Human Resources Generalist/Board Secretary, 515-574-5652, or [email protected]. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2022
Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Position Type:Full-time

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Administrator > Director/Coordinator/Manager
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Contact Information

• Kimberly Whitmore , Director of HR
• Email: click here
• Phone: 5155745657
• Fort Dodge,Iowa 50501
• 109 N 25th Street