Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK-12)

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
  QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a STEM-related field and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate. Candidates must also possess:

• Proven experience in STEM-related instructional leadership;
• Expertise in Mathematics, Technology, Engineering, Science, or related STEM fields;
• Demonstrated success with curriculum development and instructional coaching;
• Strong understanding of state and national standards, including the NYS Next Generation Standards, New York State Science Learning Standards, and New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate;
• Experience facilitating department and grade-level team meetings;
• Ability to work effectively with department chairs and teacher leaders;
• Familiarity with HQIM, MTSS frameworks, and evidence-based instructional practices;
• Strong skills in assessment, data analysis, and strategic planning;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive education;
• Experience with grants, Title programs, and instructional compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways
to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and
transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater
school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater
access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

The Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK–12) provides strategic leadership for the
content areas of Math, Science, Computer Science, and Technology. This role ensures rigorous,
aligned, and equitable STEM instruction throughout the district with a clear commitment to
advancing New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies by supporting the
development of critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, innovation,
collaboration, effective communication, cultural competence in STEM fields, civic engagement,
environmental awareness, and ethical decision-making assisting in becoming future ready.

As a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team, the Director collaborates with
principals, STEM department chairs, teacher leaders, instructional staff, and central office teams
to promote rigorous, culturally responsive, and equitable STEM curriculum, instruction,
assessment, and professional learning. The Director facilitates PK–12 vertical alignment and
provides oversight of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), MTSS mathematics and
intervention programming, and district-wide STEM professional development initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

STEM Curriculum & Instructional Leadership (PK–12)

? Lead the design, revision, and implementation of STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics);
? Ensure rigorous alignment of the curriculum with the NYS Learning Standards and the Portrait of a Graduate;
? Promote inquiry-based, problem-based, and hands-on learning that strengthens students' ability to think critically, innovate, collaborate, and communicate effectively;
? Ensure STEM curriculum explicitly builds competencies such as adaptability, perseverance, analysis, and scientific reasoning;
? Collaborate with department chairs to develop and monitor curriculum maps, pacing guides, and common formative assessments;
? Lead the evaluation and selection process of STEM instructional materials and resources.

Department Chair & Team Collaboration

• Regularly collaborate with STEM department chairs to monitor instructional progress, identify needs, and set shared goals;
• Facilitate monthly PK–12 STEM leadership meetings and content-area department meetings;
• Support data-driven decision-making and instructional planning during department cycles;
• Build the capacity of department chairs to lead teams, facilitate professional learning, and support colleagues;
• Ensure consistent expectations and instructional practices across buildings and grade levels.

Professional Learning & Educator Development

• Plan, design, and deliver professional development focused on STEM content, enhancing content-specific discourse, inquiry-based instruction, project-based instruction, and culturally responsive practice;
• Strengthen instructional staff capacity through coaching, model lessons, and learning walks;
• Support new educators in STEM content areas;
• Promote a collaborative, reflective professional culture across all departments and schools;
• Provide professional learning on the integration of technology, engineering design, project and problem-based learning, and scientific inquiry to cultivate innovation.

MTSS, Mathematics & Intervention Support

• Support implementation of PK–12 mathematics initiatives;
• Ensure that mathematics instruction and interventions within MTSS are aligned with research-based practices supported by New York State’s Numeracy Briefs;
• Coordinate universal screeners, data analysis cycles, and progress monitoring within mathematics;
• Collaborate with building MTSS teams to support targeted interventions for mathematics.

Assessment, Data & Reporting

• Partner with schools and departments to develop common assessments and rubrics for STEM courses;
• Lead data analysis processes to inform instructional planning and school improvement;
• Assist departments in using classroom, benchmark, common formative assessment, and state assessment data to improve outcomes;
• Prepare and submit appropriate state and district reports related to STEM instruction.

Equity, Innovation & Community Engagement

• Advance district initiatives promoting culturally responsive instruction and equitable access to rich STEM experiences;
• Expand access to STEM courses, enrichment opportunities, CTE pathways, robotics, coding, and project-based learning that promote equity and prepare students for future careers;
• Build partnerships with industry, higher education, and community organizations to increase STEM experiences tied to communication, civic problem-solving, and global competence;
• Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, and arts/cultural institutions to support mathematics learning;
• Promote instructional practices that amplify student voice, critical inquiry, civic engagement, and global awareness.

Budget, Grants & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the planning and management of budgets related to STEM instruction, materials, and Title funding;
• Contribute to grant writing, monitoring, and compliance for STEM initiatives;
• Assist in planning and implementing district-level strategic initiatives connected to STEM programs that accelerate student innovation, ex.

Other Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of district goals and the Superintendent’s Call to Action.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY:
$126,480 - $141,110

EFFECTIVE DATE:
As soon as practicable.

FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open until filled

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to complete an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1461.