A Vacancy exists for a Director of Teaching and Learning for the Upper Merion Area School District, School Year [redacted]Qualifications: - Master's degree required.
- PA certification as Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction or a Letter of Eligibility.
- At least five (5) years of Administrative experience.
- Knowledge of current legislation and trends in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development.
- Ability to conceptualize how STEM, Humanities, Special Education, Technology, and English Language Development programs intersect and operate cohesively.
- Excellent communication and human relations skills.
- Expertise in technology as it is integrated in the curriculum and used for assessment, data collection, and analysis.
- Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Oversee the data-driven system and an operational framework for systematic review of curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation based on PDE Common Core Standards (career and college ready), 21st century practices, workforce readiness, and student achievement data. Plans, organizes, directs, and implements particular activities related to curricular change.
- Assess and determine protocols for evaluating existing and new curricular processes and practices and instructional and assessment procedures and practices.
- Champion modern, evidence-based instructional strategies, integrating technology and diverse learning modalities into daily classroom practices.
- Serve as an instructional leader overseeing ongoing data-driven professional development and the new teacher induction program.
- Collaborate with building-level administrators to support the consistent and high-quality implementation of educational programs and achievement and diagnostic testing programs across all district schools.
- Guide instructional supervisors in utilizing student achievement data to identify learning gaps, evaluate program efficacy, and adjust curriculum delivery.
- Collaborate with the Technology team implementing and overseeing systems for data collection and analysis of all internal and external assessments related to student achievement.
- Collaborate with the Student Services team to ensure that curriculum, instruction, and intervention frameworks are integrated and accessible for all learners.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent to develop, monitor, and manage the curriculum and instruction budget.
- Communicate and support district educational philosophy, goals, programs, and policies to staff, students, and the community consistent across all programming.
- Maintain contact with the Pennsylvania Department of Education to maintain current information on new or changing federal or state programs and legislation.
- Maintain liaison with professional and community organizations.
- Conduct classroom observations.
- Assist in identifying, selecting, and using community resources, educational entities, and business partners in the total instructional program.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise and technology, and disseminate this knowledge to other staff members.
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Board.
Terms of Employment: 12 Month
Salary (benefits included): Salary commensurate with experience per the Act 93 Agreement
