Director, Curriculum & Instruction(ELA Specialty)

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Seven years of full-time, paid, professional experience in education, three of which have been  in an administrative or supervisory capacity and have involved implementing instructional  strategies. 

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role. The candidate must ensure that all of their relevant work experience is reflected on their resume prior to the submission of their application for District employment. 

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for K-12 or Elementary and Secondary Principal OR
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate to supervise reading for the literacy specialty 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

• curriculum development and implementation and instructional strategies related to  curriculum, content and problem-solving. 
• the principles, practices and methods of education in Literacy or Mathematics,  Science Social Studies or Dual Language/English Language Learners. 
• a variety of pedagogical modalities. 
• research related to the field of expertise. 
• educational administration. 
• supervisory methods and techniques. 

Demonstrated ability to: 

• apply research to practice. 
• oversee and review benchmark test content and design. 
• plan and administer strategies for effective system wide staff development. o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees  and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or  genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the  District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.