Director of Elementary Curriculum

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The district's Director of Elementary Curriculum is directly responsible for planning, development, coordination, evaluation, and implementation of K-6 curriculum and instruction, K-6 staff development, K-12 assessment, school improvement, and writing, supervising and implementing federal grants. Serves as a team member on the Superintendent's Cabinet.

Pre-requisites:
Building Principal level experience required. Preference will be given to candidates who have district level administrative experience; experience which includes a record of improving instruction and K-12 student achievement; experience in mentoring teachers and principals; experience working successfully with parents and the full community. Must have the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district's communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets.

EDUCATION: Currently must hold or have the ability to obtain an Oregon Professional Administrative license.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


Curriculum
• Provides leadership in the selection and implementation of curriculum in grades K-6 for all subject areas including English Language Learner (ELL), social-emotional learning, and behavior support
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, administrative regulations, and programs relating to curriculum development and related instructional support services
• Monitors compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules on curriculum and instruction
• Reviews the cost and effectiveness of school-based programs
• Maintains continuity and consistency within curriculum objectives from grade-to-grade and among the schools in the district to increase student learning
• Coordinates and articulates the development of curriculum materials, course of study, guides, and teaching techniques for all grade levels and subject matter fields in the schools in the district
• Develops, evaluates, and coordinates the instructional support program for the district, including implementation of a consistent Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII) system in partnership with the Director of Special Services
• Plans and supports all aspects of district instructional and curricular integration of technology in partnership with the technology coordinator
• Supervises the talented and gifted program for grades K-12
• Develops budgets and monitors spending for the purpose of achieving program objectives efficiently
• Reports periodically to the board on all elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment matters and all technology issues as directed by the Superintendent
Assessment
• Serves as District elementary Test Coordinator
• Trains School Test Coordinators to securely administer state and district assessments
• Trains, implements, and monitors assessments per Oregon Administrative Rules
• Monitors and reports improprieties per state requirements
• Provides administrators and teachers with support for Student Learning Growth Goals (SLGGs)
Staff Development
• Plans and provides professional development to meet specialized goals
• Provides equity and diversity support for staff and student population
• Oversees district' elementary mentoring program in partnership with SOESD
• Acts as mentor to administrators
School Improvement
• Direct school improvement process for grades K-12
• Responsible for administration of the district's school improvement plans-all elementary schools
• Provides support for instructional improvement in KCSD
• Assists in implementation of district goals and initiatives
Federal Grants
• Directs, writes, and supervises the implementation of federal grants and programs
• Monitors compliance with federal requirements and federal fiscal spending guidelines per ODE including but not limited to Title I, Title IIA, Title III, Title IV, and Title V-B
Other
• Supervises the district's print shop
• Supervises the district's contract(s) with charter schools
• Coordinates elementary level Mental Health support

Position to begin in the 2026/2027 school year.


COMPENSATION:

• 240 Day contract
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• 6% PERS paid by District
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 3 Personal leave days per year
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 2% Longevity stipend
• $144,645.41-159,645.41/Annual for the 2026/2027 school year