Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum

Position Type: Administration/Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Location: Central Office Date Available: December 15, 2025 Closing Date: until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY Wethersfield Public Schools Wethersfield, CT Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Date Posted: _August 2025__ The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment.

Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Reports To: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent Start Date: December 15, 2025 Compensation: $146,951 - $170,226 Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled Summary of Position: The Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum serves as a visionary instructional leader responsible for advancing high-quality teaching and learning across PreK-12 classrooms.

This role is central to building a data-responsive, equity-driven instructional system that empowers educators, accelerates student growth, and aligns with district strategic goals.

The Director will lead curriculum development, instructional innovation, and professional learning while fostering a culture of shared leadership and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop and implement a comprehensive instructional plan that aligns with the District's vision.

* Lead the development and implementation of instructional practices grounded in student performance data and formative assessment cycles.

* Collaborate with school leaders to ensure instructional planning is differentiated, inclusive, and responsive to diverse learner needs.

* Monitor instructional impact through data dashboards, walkthroughs, and collaborative analysis protocols.

* Design and implement systems to identify, develop, and engage teacher leaders across the District.

* Align District professional development offerings with teacher efficacy goals, instructional priorities, and school improvement plans.

* Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and coaching models that promote reflective practice and incremental, and persistent instructional growth.

* Oversee curriculum cycles, including adoption, revision, and implementation of standards-aligned instructional materials.

* Ensure instructional models are research-based, highly reliable, and adaptable to student needs.

* Support vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment across grade levels and content areas.

* Analyze student data to identify areas to improve learning outcomes and inform instructional decisions.

* Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities to ensure all staff are trained in delivering approved curricula and are knowledgeable of compliance requirements.

* Establish student performance benchmarks for approved curricula and monitor accountability systems.

* Collaborate with school and central office leaders to develop an annual assessment calendar.

* Partner with district and school leaders to align teaching and learning initiatives with strategic plans, evaluation frameworks, and improvement goals.

* Provide oversight for district data warehouse for assessments and ongoing training for staff.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge and demonstrated experience of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

* Knowledge of current educational research and theories * Knowledge of Board of Education policies and procedures * Strong oral and written communication skills * Effective, active listening skills * Creative problem-solving skills and a systems-oriented thinker * Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others * Demonstrated skills in data literacy and performance analysis * Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation * Ability to handle and treat information confidentially * Ability to read, interpret, and summarize data * Ability to provide instructional coaching and adult learning * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community * Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in elementary or secondary education, core content specific area, or related field * Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field * Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and three years in instructional leadership * Minimum of two years of school building level leadership experience preferred Certification: * Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Professional Educator Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education or related field * Connecticut Intermediate Administrator or Supervisor Certification (092) or eligibility * Executive Leadership Program credential preferred.

Supervisory Requirements: The Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum supervises the Instructional Specialists (PK-6 and 7-12). For more information please see flyer attached.

All applicants must apply on-line at: Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.

The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

Attachment(s): * Director of Teaching & Learning Flyer.pdf