Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Campus-Based role; Candidate Pool)

Partnership Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Partnership Schools in Cleveland, OH seeks a Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the 2026-27 school year. The DCI will lead the implementation of common PreK-8 curricula and the Partnership instructional model to ensure teachers have the tools to elevate student achievement within a faith-based educational environment.

The DCI will collaborate with school leaders, network partners, and families, coach instructional staff through observations and feedback, monitor assessments, and plan

Qualifications

• Urban Catholic education experience and legacy respect.
• Strong work ethic and patience to face challenges.
• Data-driven assessments to guide instruction.
• Proven track record improving student achievement as a teacher.
• Leadership experience with students, parents, donors, and community.
• Knowledge of urban education best practices.
• Willingness to learn core curriculum and implement it.
• Openness to feedback and growth as a leader.
• Technological proficiency and adaptability.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of common PreK-8 curricula and model.
• Support teachers to deliver rigorous instruction.
• Lead coaching cycles with instructional staff and give feedback.
• Interpret student data to inform instruction and interventions.
• Manage standardized testing and internal assessment schedules.
• Collaborate with principal and Partnership teams on growth areas.
• Plan and deliver frequent professional development.
• Communicate with families to support growth and well-being.
• Design and monitor intervention programs.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Data-driven assessment

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Ohio licensure (teacher or principal)

Job description

Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction (2026-27 School Year)

Location: Cleveland, OH

Type: Full-Time

Partnership Schools are accepting applications for the role of Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate will share an unwavering commitment to student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction will support teachers to effectively plan and deliver rigorous instruction. The DCI will collaborate with school leaders, network leaders, and partner organizations (Teach like a Champion, Amplify, Core Knowledge, Eureka/Great Minds, etc) to build and foster a culture of academic and instructional excellence.

Reporting Relationships: The DCI will serve as a valued member of the school leadership team and will report to the Senior Director of Instruction of Partnership Schools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the implementation of common, rigorous PreK-8th grade curricula as well as the Partnership instructional model to ensure that all teachers have the tools they need to help students achieve at the highest levels
• Building on the rigorous traditions of urban Catholic education and focus on faith formation and development of the whole child – developing self-worth, moral character, a love of learning, and a sense of civic responsibility in all students
• Creating a calm, safe, supportive, and faith-filled learning environment where students are engaged and respectful of each other and of adults in the building
• Helping the principal manage the process of academic reporting and recording, including grade reports, transcripts, permanent records, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and academic recognition
• Maintaining a working knowledge of and familiarity with Ohio educational standards and requirements
• Leading coaching cycles with instructional staff, including reviewing lesson plans, conducting frequent observations, and delivering timely feedback to support teacher growth
• Helping teachers interpret student achievement data, and using it to inform instruction and intervention strategies that elevate student growth
• Working with Partnership team to manage standardized testing and internal assessment schedules, logistics, and reporting
• Collaborating and communicating with principal to regularly assess and remediate areas of growth among instructional staff
• Planning and facilitating frequent professional development and modeling effective instructional practices to school staff and Partnership instructional staff in content area of expertise
• Proactively communicating and cooperating with families to support student achievement and well-being
• Designing and supporting intervention programs based on students’ needs and monitoring effectiveness based on assessment data

The ideal candidate will have

• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and interventions
• Proven track record of setting classroom expectations and driving student achievement in as a teacher, preferably in an urban classroom
• Demonstrated effective school leadership experience in working with students, teachers, parents, donors, and the community, preferably in a ‘gap-closing’ school
• Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education
• Desire to study and master our core curriculum, and help teachers implement it at a high level
• Demonstrated openness to feedback, and a willingness to be reflective in order to grow as an educator and the school-wide instructional leader
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results
• Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success
• Maturity, sense of humor, humility, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” scrappy attitude

Position Requirements

• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• At least four years of urban teaching experience with a track record of high achievement (experience teaching multiple grades preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree from a competitive university is required, a master’s degree is preferred
• A valid teacher or principal licensure from the state of Ohio
• Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education; must respect and uphold Catholic social teaching
• Must pass a background check
• Leadership experience preferred

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Partnership Schools offers a benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer organization that values diversity.