Director of Teaching & Learning

Position Summary

The Director of Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership, oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement of district curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. The Director leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality K-12 instructional programs aligned with Wisconsin academic standards, district strategic priorities, and the District's instructional framework. Working collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, and district teams, the Director supports coherent curriculum and instructional practices, the effective use of student learning data, and professional learning that strengthens teaching and improves student outcomes. The Director manages assigned personnel, budgets, resources, and department operations while ensuring that instructional programs are responsive to student needs and implemented with fidelity.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of K-12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and related academic programs.
• Diagnose instructional needs using student achievement data, classroom evidence, stakeholder input, and program evaluations; recommend instructional programs, materials, and practices that address identified needs.
• Collaborate with principals and district leadership to support the implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials and consistent instructional expectations across schools.
• Ensure curriculum, instructional processes, assessments, and intended learning outcomes align with Wisconsin academic standards, applicable state requirements, and District strategic priorities.
• Lead long-range and annual planning for curriculum and instruction, including goals, implementation plans, monitoring processes, and measures of progress.
• Partner with principals, instructional leaders, and teachers to develop and strengthen school-based curriculum and instructional programs, including lesson planning, unit internalization, and effective classroom practice.
• Identify, analyze, and apply educational research, evidence-based practices, and emerging approaches that support effective instruction and student learning across grade levels and content areas.
• Monitor the quality, implementation, and impact of curriculum and instructional programs; use evidence and feedback to recommend adjustments and support continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate professional learning for educators and leaders, including adult learning experiences that strengthen curriculum knowledge, instructional practice, assessment literacy, and data-informed decision-making.
• Provide leadership for the development and use of assessments and other measures of student learning to inform instructional planning, intervention, program evaluation, and resource allocation.
• Oversee assigned academic programs and initiatives, which may include early childhood, state and federal programs, summer learning, advanced learning, and other specialized instructional programs as assigned.
• Develop, administer, and monitor department budgets, grants, instructional resources, and materials to ensure responsible stewardship and alignment with district priorities.
• Manage, administer, and monitor the following Federal and Local Budgets and Programs: Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, AGR, Common Schools, JFN, and Perkins Budget strands.
• Develop, review, and recommend department procedures and practices related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning, ensuring alignment with Board policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate assigned personnel; establish clear expectations, monitor performance, and support professional growth and accountability.
• Collaborate with Student Services and other district departments to coordinate academic supports and promote equitable access to high-quality instruction for all students.
• Communicate instructional priorities, implementation expectations, progress, and areas for improvement to district and school leaders, staff, families, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of the district leadership team and support the implementation and monitoring of the District's strategic plan and other district-wide priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Valid Wisconsin educator license and appropriate Wisconsin administrative license, or eligibility to obtain the required license(s).
• Minimum of five to seven years of successful experience in education, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities in curriculum, instruction, school leadership, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of K-12 curriculum design, standards alignment, instructional practices, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience using student achievement and program data to identify needs, guide decisions, monitor implementation, and evaluate outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead adult learning, coach and develop staff, manage projects, and guide continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Ability to manage departmental budgets, personnel, timelines, and competing priorities effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel between District buildings and attend off-site meetings, professional learning, and other district-related activities.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers and communication devices.

Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to analyze complex student learning and program data and make informed, evidence-based decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and systems-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a dynamic educational environment.
• Capacity to interpret and apply academic standards, Board policies, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Strategic thinking, long-range planning, implementation monitoring, and continuous-improvement skills.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and support adjustments based on data, research, and observed practice.

Emotional Requirements

• Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and composure in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships with staff, families, school leaders, and community partners.
• Commitment to equitable access to high-quality instruction, inclusive practices, and culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a student-centered approach in a fast-paced educational environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises assigned Teaching and Learning personnel, which may include curriculum and instructional coordinators, instructional specialists, program staff, and other assigned employees.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, and evaluating assigned staff in accordance with District procedures.
• Provides leadership, coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
• Establishes clear expectations and monitoring processes to ensure staff performance and departmental work align with District goals and expectations.

The Board does not discriminate in the employment of administrative staff on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, including transgender (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122.01/4122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.