Chief Instructional Leader & Curriculum Architect

Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents is seeking a Director of Teaching and Learning to serve as the district’s chief instructional leader under the Superintendent’s direction. The role provides strategic leadership for teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum, and professional learning across PreK-12 with a focus on equity and continuous improvement.

The position requires a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, MA licensure, and a track record of district-wide instructional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or closely related field.
• Massachusetts licensure as Administrator/ Superintendent or equivalent.
• Minimum three years successful building principal experience.
• Experience leading curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.
• Experience in writing and managing federal entitlement grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Superintendent’s chief instructional advisor.
• Provides instructional leadership aligned with the district's strategic plan.
• Supports principals in instructional leadership, supervision, and school improvement.
• Collaborates with district leaders to ensure coherent PreK-12 systems.
• Leads district instructional initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Leads development and continuous improvement of district curriculum aligned to frameworks.
• Oversees district assessment systems and data cycles.
• Designs and oversees district professional learning.
• Partners with principals and School Councils in developing and monitoring School Improvement Plans.
• Oversees Title I/II/IV grants and ensures compliance.

Skills

Instructional leadership

MTSS knowledge

Curriculum & instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Educational Leadership

Massachusetts administrator licensure

Job description

Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents is seeking a Director of Teaching and Learning to serve as the district’s chief instructional leader under the Superintendent’s direction. The role provides strategic leadership for teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum, and professional learning across PreK-12 with a focus on equity and continuous improvement.

The position requires a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, MA licensure, and a track record of district-wide instructional