Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Learning

Location: School of the Osage, Lake Ozark, Missouri
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, 12-month position
Reports to: Superintendent

School of the Osage is seeking a dynamic and experienced PreK-12 District-Wide Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Learning Director to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a rigorous and innovative curriculum that supports student achievement. The ideal candidate will have experience in curriculum development, formative and summative assessment, instructional leadership, and professional learning, with a strong preference for individuals who have worked on standards development and/or assessment with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Curriculum Leadership

• Develop, implement, and evaluate PreK-12 curriculum aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and district strategic goals

• Lead curriculum review committees and conduct comprehensive district-wide instructional audits

• Oversee the selection, adoption, and evaluation of high-quality instructional materials and resources, including vendor management

• Ensure curricular coherence and vertical alignment across all grade levels and content areas

• Support specialized program integration within the core curriculum, including special education, gifted education, career and technical education (CTE), and early childhood programs

• Advocate for and implement equity and inclusion principles in curriculum design and implementation

• Serve as the district's curriculum liaison with DESE and ensure compliance with state standards

Assessment Systems

• Continue and improve the implementation of the districts’  implementation of  comprehensive assessment framework that includes both formative and summative measures

• Analyze student performance data to identify achievement gaps and instructional needs

• Guide educators in utilizing assessment results to inform and differentiate instruction

• Ensure district assessment efforts align with MSIP 6 expectations for student achievement

• Collaborate with DESE on state assessment initiatives and maintain current knowledge of accountability requirements

• Develop systems for monitoring curriculum effectiveness through multiple measures of student learning

• Lead data-driven decision-making processes to enhance teaching and learning outcomes

Professional Learning

• Design and facilitate high-impact professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators

• Create sustainable systems for ongoing educator growth aligned with district curriculum and assessment goals

• Build capacity among school leaders to effectively implement curriculum and assessment practices

• Support the district’s ongoing implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), increasing district effectiveness in collaborative inquiry, data analysis, and continuous instructional improvement

• Stay current on educational research and best practices to inform professional learning initiatives

• Collaborate with principals and instructional coaches to ensure consistent instructional approaches across the district

• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning initiatives and adjust as needed 

Applicant must apply online at:  https://osage.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.