Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Cedar Falls Community Schools Administration Center - Cedar Falls, Iowa This job is also posted in Cedar Falls Community School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5708298

Application Deadline:

Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Director of Curriculum & Instruction

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide leadership to the development and implementation of all PK-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Provide leadership to the development and implementation of school improvement and professional learning, PK-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide leadership and vision for the ongoing planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum, instruction, assessment and research components of the comprehensive school improvement plan. Provide strategic oversight and leadership in driving continuous improvement initiatives, including, but not limited to, the District SAMI process. Assist staff in understanding and implementing the district's standards-based curriculum by providing job-embedded training and support that is based on scientific, research-based instructional strategies and materials. Create the School Instructional and Assessment Calendar. Oversee administration of various assessments, and facilitate interpretation of results linking data analysis to specific instructional practices. Supervise the administration and analysis of all state and local PK-12 academic testing programs within the district. Maintain accurate and complete records and reports, submitting data to State and Federal Agencies as required by law, grant regulations, district policy, and administrative regulations. Provide oversight and direction for the department chairpersons in regard to curriculum development. Facilitate the planning and implementation of PK-12 professional development for new and existing teachers and administrators. Subject to the direction of the Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary, ensure the coordination and articulation of PK-12 curricular programs. Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology. Develop and implement federal and state aid programs including but not limited to Title I, II and IV. Provide leadership, direction and supervision of the TLC program. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience Required:

Skills:

proficient in use of Google applications and Excel

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required:

>Master's Degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction Iowa Teacher License or equivalent >Administrator License with Evaluator endorsement is preferred >Successful teaching experience >Working knowledge of the theories and instructional best practices >Excellent time management and organizational skills >Working knowledge of the characteristics of adult learners and the application of adult learning theory to the design and delivery of professional development, in both face to face and virtual settings >Working knowledge of the Iowa Core >Effective communication skills >Demonstrated success as a group facilitator

Position Type:

Full-Time