Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education

Director of Teaching and Learning -

Secondary Education JobID:

1678

Position Type:

Administration

Date Posted:

6/16/2026

Location:

Garfield Heights Central Office (BOE)

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Position:

Director of Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education Reports to:

Chief Academic Officer Employment Status:

Regular/Full-time

Status:

Exempt

Description:

Provides visionary leadership for grades 6-12 instructional programs to ensure high levels of student achievement, equitable learning opportunities, and college, career, military, and workforce readiness. Leads district efforts in curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, professional learning, educational technology integration, and continuous improvement for secondary schools. Collaborates with building administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to advance district strategic goals and improve outcomes for all learners. Serves as a key member of the district leadership team and supports implementation of federal, state, and local educational initiatives.

NOTE:

The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

The following responsibilities are representative of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive: Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Provide leadership for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention programs in grades 6-12.
• Support implementation of the district strategic plan and continuous improvement process.
• Lead initiatives that promote academic excellence, equity, and student achievement.
• Collaborate with secondary principals to monitor instructional effectiveness and school improvement efforts.
• Analyze student performance data and develop strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of district policies and procedures related to teaching and learning. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Lead curriculum development, revision, alignment, and implementation consistent with Ohio Learning Standards.
• Ensure instructional practices reflect current research, evidence-based strategies, and best practices.
• Coordinate district assessment systems and support data-informed instructional decision making.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of intervention programs and MTSS structures.
• Support curriculum adoption processes, instructional resources, and digital learning tools.
• Promote innovative instructional practices including personalized learning and artificial intelligence literacy. Professional Learning and Staff Development
• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities for teachers, instructional staff, and administrators.
• Support instructional coaching and collaborative learning structures.
• Develop leadership capacity among instructional staff.
• Support implementation and monitoring of professional learning communities (PLCs)/teacher-based teams (TBTs).
• Promote continuous professional growth aligned with district instructional priorities. Student Achievement and Secondary Success
• Coordinate efforts related to graduation requirements, academic pathways, career technical opportunities, and college readiness.
• Support implementation of Advanced Placement, College Credit Plus, gifted services, intervention programs, and other specialized instructional programs.
• Monitor student achievement trends and collaborate with building leadership to address performance gaps.
• Support initiatives focused on attendance, engagement, and postsecondary success. Compliance and Program Management
• Serve as District Test Coordinator or supervise testing operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state educational requirements.
• Oversee assigned grants and categorical funding programs.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Superintendent, Board of Education, and external agencies. Communication and Collaboration
• Serve as liaison between the district and educational agencies, community organizations, institutions of higher education, and professional organizations.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, students, families, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel, student, and district information.
• Represent the district at meetings, conferences, and public events. Additional Responsibilities
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Qualifications
• Master's degree required; educational specialist or doctoral degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio administrative licensure.
• Minimum of five years successful teaching experience.
• Successful administrative leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.
• Experience leading school improvement initiatives.
• Valid driver's license. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of secondary curriculum, instruction, assessment, and educational best practices.
• Understanding of MTSS, data analysis, and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of graduation requirements, college and career readiness frameworks, and secondary programming.
• Ability to lead organizational change and strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of educational technology and AI-enhanced instructional practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Equipment Operated
• Computer and related technology equipment
• Printer/copier/scanner/fax equipment
• Telephone and mobile communication devices
• District vehicles and personal motor vehicle Working Conditions
• Occasional evening, weekend, and summer work required.
• Frequent travel between district buildings and occasional out-of-district travel.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and challenging student behaviors.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent use of computer equipment and repetitive hand motions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, hear, speak, and move throughout district facilities for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first ring communities of Northeast Ohio. Our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three Kindergarten through Grade 5 schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also provides an award-winning Preschool program to educate the youngest students in our community at William Foster Elementary. All those who seek academic, co-curricular, student leadership, diversity, and community engagement success, can find these things and more in the Garfield Heights City Schools. As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is: As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders.

Our vision is:

to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society. The Garfield Heights City School prides itself on providing a rigorous and comprehensive pre-k through 12th-grade educational curriculum that clearly focuses on student success through college and career readiness. To that end, Garfield Heights High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, including AP English, AP Government, AP American History, Honors Chemistry, Honors Calculus, Honors Physical Science, and more. While the District offers these high-level academic courses, the GHCS also proudly sends more than 225 students on an annual basis to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for those individuals deeply interested in learning a skilled profession or hands-on expertise in one of the trades. Middle School students have increasingly greater opportunities to prepare themselves for high school and parents are readily encouraged to be involved. Elementary School students in the GHCS also participate in such valuable literacy programs as LETRs and social/emotional initiatives as the Zones of Regulation. The GHCS places a great deal of emphasis at all levels of education on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) and each school has won awards from the State of Ohio for encouraging and promoting positive behavior. A wide variety of co-curricular offerings are available to students of all ages in the Garfield Heights City Schools as well. Such opportunities include more than 18 varsity sports, the district's show choir, Music Express, Marching Band, Theater, A ?Capella Choir, National Honor Society, Student Council, Glass Ceiling, Future Engineers, and more. These co-curricular offerings are award-winning on the state, regional and local levels. Students can expect success when they become involved in the various academic, co-curricular, and student leadership organizations in this District. Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Deadline:

Until position has been filled.

To Apply:

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