City Of Lawrence
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
City Of Lawrence, Lawrence, Massachusetts, us, 01842
Position Title: Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Location: Central Office (237 Essex Street, Lawrence MA 01840)
Reports to: Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Job Goal: Lawrence Public Schools seeks an Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction to support the office of Curriculum and Instruction in executing key district teaching and learning initiatives and operations.
Performance Responsibilities Department Operations & Information Management Coordinate day-to-day operations of the C & I Department. Manage and oversee federal/state compliance processes and reporting related to Curriculum & Instruction Oversee maintenance of accurate records of student and educator enrollment and attendance at departmental program and professional development Assist in the development and management of departmental budgets Execute and improve upon department wide administrative and organization systems Manage department staff as needed Program Management Assist in the development of new district programs Organize, and supervise selected current programs such as summer, vacation and after school learning programs, the Advanced Educator Program, or other programs as assigned by departmental leadership (including posting positions, hiring staff, creating systems to support program implementation, managing program finances, and evaluating program effectiveness)
Project Support Assist the Senior Director in the development of district initiatives to advance teaching and learning Research and prepare summaries of best practices in specific aspects of curriculum and instruction Assist in the development of departmental presentations and preparation of reports Support internal auditing and program evaluation, as determined by the Senior Director Collaboration & Communication Prepare and manage communications with stakeholders, including managing the ML Department website Participate in/lead department meetings Participate on key central office and district committees. Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Qualifications:
A successful Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction will have curriculum leadership experience, strong attention to detail, experience using data to inform decision making, strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction and be a strong project manager who is passionate about providing excellent programming for students and educators in Lawrence.
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred Experience in education, preferably in general education curriculum/instruction Experience in project/program management Experience in managing budgets, grants, and procurement Skills & Competencies: Manage projects and personnel for daily activities and long-term projects Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrate leadership, administrative management, and analytical qualities Demonstrate strong communication skills with administrators, staff, and vendors in order to build relationships to help resolve issues and to meet their needs Proficiency in Google Drive and Excel (GoogleSheets), and preferably other applications such as Munis, Survey Monkey, Canva and/or Clever Strong customer service skills and an ability interact with a diverse constituency Skilled at participating in cross-functional teams and collaborating to find creative solutions
Work Year: Twelve (12) months a year
Salary Range: Salary in accordance with the Non-Union Assistant Directors Salary Schedule
Other: Exempt
Benefits: In accordance with the School Committee policy for exempt employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Position :
395717004
Location :
CENTRAL OFFICE
Posting End :
10/11/2025
Salary: $113,577.00-$124,840.00
Job Goal: Lawrence Public Schools seeks an Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction to support the office of Curriculum and Instruction in executing key district teaching and learning initiatives and operations.
Performance Responsibilities Department Operations & Information Management Coordinate day-to-day operations of the C & I Department. Manage and oversee federal/state compliance processes and reporting related to Curriculum & Instruction Oversee maintenance of accurate records of student and educator enrollment and attendance at departmental program and professional development Assist in the development and management of departmental budgets Execute and improve upon department wide administrative and organization systems Manage department staff as needed Program Management Assist in the development of new district programs Organize, and supervise selected current programs such as summer, vacation and after school learning programs, the Advanced Educator Program, or other programs as assigned by departmental leadership (including posting positions, hiring staff, creating systems to support program implementation, managing program finances, and evaluating program effectiveness)
Project Support Assist the Senior Director in the development of district initiatives to advance teaching and learning Research and prepare summaries of best practices in specific aspects of curriculum and instruction Assist in the development of departmental presentations and preparation of reports Support internal auditing and program evaluation, as determined by the Senior Director Collaboration & Communication Prepare and manage communications with stakeholders, including managing the ML Department website Participate in/lead department meetings Participate on key central office and district committees. Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Qualifications:
A successful Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction will have curriculum leadership experience, strong attention to detail, experience using data to inform decision making, strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction and be a strong project manager who is passionate about providing excellent programming for students and educators in Lawrence.
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred Experience in education, preferably in general education curriculum/instruction Experience in project/program management Experience in managing budgets, grants, and procurement Skills & Competencies: Manage projects and personnel for daily activities and long-term projects Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrate leadership, administrative management, and analytical qualities Demonstrate strong communication skills with administrators, staff, and vendors in order to build relationships to help resolve issues and to meet their needs Proficiency in Google Drive and Excel (GoogleSheets), and preferably other applications such as Munis, Survey Monkey, Canva and/or Clever Strong customer service skills and an ability interact with a diverse constituency Skilled at participating in cross-functional teams and collaborating to find creative solutions
Work Year: Twelve (12) months a year
Salary Range: Salary in accordance with the Non-Union Assistant Directors Salary Schedule
Other: Exempt
Benefits: In accordance with the School Committee policy for exempt employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Position :
395717004
Location :
CENTRAL OFFICE
Posting End :
10/11/2025
Salary: $113,577.00-$124,840.00