SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT NO. 9

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 5 years of successful experience in teaching and/or school administration
2. Master’s Degree or higher
3. Demonstrated competence in verbal and written communication skills
4. Certified or certifiable as a Curriculum Director or Assistant Superintendent

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Such staff members as the Superintendent may designate

JOB GOAL: To assist the Superintendent substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining high quality educational programs and services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the Superintendent in the administration and management of the educational programs for the SAU.
2. Supervises and directs personnel issues including recruitment, selection, and employment.
3. In the absence of the Superintendent, assumes the responsibilities delegated to them      by the Superintendent
4. Attends Board and Committee meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the Superintendent may request.
5. Assists in the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and makes appropriate recommendations.
6. Reports on the status of district programs and services at the request of the Superintendent.
7. Leads all district-wide curriculum teams.
8. In conjunction with administrators, plan and implement new teacher onboarding and mentoring programs.
9. Shares a leadership role in curriculum planning and inservice education for the professional staff.
10. Serves upon assignment by the Superintendent as a resource person to all directors and principals in the administrative unit. 
11. Interprets the programs, philosophy, and policies of the district to staff, students, and the community at large.
12. Maintains liaison with social, professional, civic, volunteer, and other community agencies and groups having an interest in the schools.
13. Plays a significant leadership role in fostering professional growth and building of staff morale throughout the district.
14. Evaluates assigned administrative staff.
15. Represents the SAU favorably.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month year - salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

DISCLAIMER: This job description lists the general duties and is not intended to list every specific function that is required.