Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction,

Administrative - Licensed - Director

Job Number 2000016293

Start Date

Open Date 12/01/2025

Closing Date

Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

Under the general direction of the Chief Academic Officer, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment leads the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of 6-12 instructional programs. The Director supervises assigned staff in core content areas, world language, visual and performing arts, and physical education and is responsible for the procurement and implementation of 6-12 curriculum, instructional materials, and professional development. The Director also supervises assigned staff responsible for Sexuality, Health, and Responsibility Education (SHARE), Library Services, Extended Studies, Distance Education, and 6-12 Assessment. This person works collaboratively with school principals and teachers to provide support for curriculum and instruction. The Director performs other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
. Program Leadership

• Implements strategic plan goals, objectives, and initiatives, and monitors and reports progress to the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders as required.
• Ensure alignment between curriculum, assessments, and instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Oversees approval of new courses and maintenance; oversees alternate means of credit; oversees Master Course File approvals; oversees Course of Study development and practice.
• Organizes monthly Department Leader meetings by secondary content areas including English Language Arts, mathematics, Science, Social Studies, fine arts, physical education, and World Language.
• Organizes monthly Curriculum Assistant Principal meetings at the high school level and curriculum and instruction meetings at the middle school level.
• Provides support for the Cognia Accreditation process for district high schools, and other schools in the region, including private and charter. Collaborates with the State Commissioner to provide training for schools participating in the accreditation process. Serves on the State Advisory Committee to remain informed of updates and changes to accreditation standards.

Staff Professional Development

• Collaborates and coordinates with other district departments in the coordination and implementation of professional learning opportunities for staff and administrators.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel as per established policy, procedure, and law.
• Ensures that assigned staff is trained and aware of emergency procedures.

Collaboration and Alignment

• Collaborates and coordinates with other district departments toward alignment of standards, curriculum, instruction, assessment, grading and reporting practices within context of the District Teaching and Learning Framework.
• Collaborates with other district departments in addressing common curricular and instructional issues and initiatives.
• Provides basic technical support to schools with regard to online curricular programs.
• Serves as the District liaison to the Nevada Department of Education, local institutions in the Nevada System of Higher Education, and other official state entities in matters of curriculum & instruction.

Accountability and Continuous Improvement

• Utilize data-driven decision-making to assess program effectiveness, monitor student progress, and make recommendations for instructional improvement.
• Participates in annual curriculum monitoring of all charter schools.
• Monitors text material selection and inventory within budget guidelines; monitors supplemental text selection through the Contract Review process.
• Facilitates the development of grant applications, and implementation and monitoring of awarded grants.

Stewardship, Compliance, and Policy Implementation

• Ensures compliance with applicable legislative mandates, policies and laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, administration or a related field;

AND

1. Three (3) or more years of recent, successful site or central office-based administrative experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Secondary education curriculum standards
• Instructional best practices
• Data-driven decision making

Skill in:

• Leadership and team collaboration
• Budget management
• Professional development facilitation

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Analyze and interpret student performance data
• Implement strategic plans for curriculum improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting objects up to 25 lbs.: Never

Lifting objects over 25 lbs.: Rarely

Sitting for extended periods: Continuously

Standing for extended periods: Occasionally

Walking for extended periods: Rarely

Bending or stooping: Rarely

Reaching above shoulder height Rarely

Pushing/pulling objects: Rarely

Climbing stairs or ladders: Rarely

Operating heavy machinery: Never

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally

Exposure to loud noises: Continuously

Working in confined spaces: Rarely

Working at heights: Never

Working with hazardous materials: Never

Repetitive hand or arm movements: Never

Definitions:

Never: The activity or condition does not occur.

Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.

Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.

Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.

Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.

Internal Job Number 2025-26-A257422

Salary

Grade 39C

Annual salary: Starting at $104,862.

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.washoeschools.net by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting. Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.

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