Job Summary: Curriculum and Instruction Director will ensure that curriculum and program components maximize the educational experience of every scholar; provide information and serve as a resource to others; achieve defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining assigned services in compliance with established guidelines; and serve as a member of the leadership team.

Essential Duties:

• Duties for  Curriculum and, Instruction Director ,  are not limited to, the following:
• Align goals and work consistent with the vision, mission, and strategic goals and priorities of Austin Peace Academy.
• Design, create, and implement comprehensive curricula based on national and state education standards
• Bring a data-driven approach to scholar and curriculum assessment and decision-making, with particular expertise with benchmark assessment systems and  standardized tests such as Itbs
• Believe in and have familiarity with differentiated instruction and the ability to advise and mentor teachers in its integration into teaching practice
• Track scholar progress in all content areas and use data to inform decisions about curriculum and materials
• Provide supervision, support, leadership development, and evaluations for the teachers
• Develop, implement, and evaluate professional development based on teacher need and interest
• Assist with program planning and evaluation activities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Academic Department initiatives
• Evaluate teachers using the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES)
• Collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external personnel (e.g. administrators, board members, teachers, assigned staff, vendors, auditors, public agencies, regulatory agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs
• Identify appropriate materials (field trips, speakers, print, and media sources) to support curriculum
• Mentor teachers and provide ongoing in-classroom support to improve instructional practice and assessment
• Perform personnel functions (e.g. evaluating, training, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student achievement, maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving program and curriculum objectives
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with teachers and administrators, and scholars
• Serve as school-wide Testing Coordinator for school-based, local, and national assessments

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required
• 5 years teaching experience
• Experience in both classroom instruction and school administration, including responsibilities in curriculum oversight, supervision, and evaluation of faculty
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Austin Peace Academy

Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualification and experience. Benefits include health insurance paid

holidays, sick and personal leave and professional development. SEP ( Simplified employment Pension Plan).

Email resume to principalapacademy.org.