Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Illinois Education Job Bank; Glenwood (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood School District 167 is seeking a Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to lead the district's curriculum development and instructional leadership. The role oversees data systems, assessments, and technology integration to support teaching and learning, while ensuring ISBE compliance and grant administration.

The ideal candidate will manage Title grants, provide professional development for principals and staff, and collaborate with district leadership to drive district

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with administrative endorsement is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a school principal.
• Completion of required Illinois administrator evaluator training.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional leadership, assessment, educational technology, and grant administration.
• Knowledge of ISBE requirements, Title program regulations, and federal compliance expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of district curriculum aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and district goals.
• Oversee instructional programs, assessments, and data systems to support teaching and learning.
• Analyze student achievement and program data to inform instructional decisions and district improvement planning.
• Support school improvement planning and accountability processes required by ISBE and federal law.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Instructional leadership

Assessment

Educational technology

Grant administration

ISBE regulations

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Illinois administrator evaluator training

Illinois PEL license with administrative endorsement

Job description

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of district curriculum aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and district goals
• Oversee instructional programs, assessments, and data systems to support teaching, learning, and continuous improvement
• Analyze student achievement, assessment, and program data to inform instructional decisions and district improvement planning
• Support school improvement planning and accountability processes required by ISBE and federal law

Technology Leadership:

• Provide direct oversight of the Technology Department to ensure alignment of technology infrastructure, systems, and instructional tools with curriculum, instruction, and assessment needs
• Ensure effective integration of instructional technology, digital learning platforms, learning management systems, and assessment tools
• Collaborate with technology leadership to support data security, instructional access, and compliance with applicable technology regulations

Grant Administration and ISBE Compliance:

• Write, coordinate, and submit all required applications for Title grants, including but not limited to Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV, as well as other state, federal, and competitive grants, the Consolidated Plan and Grant Periodic Reports
• Ensure all grant-funded programs are implemented in accordance with ISBE guidance, approved applications, federal regulations, and district policies
• Monitor grant budgets, timelines, allowable expenditures, and program effectiveness in collaboration with the Business Office
• Maintain required documentation, data collection, and evidence to support ISBE monitoring, audits, and federal program reviews
• Prepare, complete, and submit all required ISBE reports, grant amendments, evaluations, and end-of-year reports accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements related to equitable services, time and effort reporting, supplement-not-supplant, and program evaluation

Administrator Evaluation and Leadership:

• Evaluate district administrators in accordance with Illinois School Code and district evaluation plans
• Ensure all administrator evaluations are conducted by individuals who have completed required Illinois evaluator training
• Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development for principals, administrators, instructional staff, and technology personnel
• Serve as Lead Administrator for the Summer School Program and District Family Engagement Nights/Events
• Serve as the Sexual Harassment and Complaint Manager for the District

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with the Superintendent, district leadership, principals, and department heads to improve instructional effectiveness and operational coherence
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for the Superintendent and Board of Education
• Serve as a district liaison for ISBE, regional offices of education, and other external agencies related to curriculum, instruction, technology, and grants
• Serve as the 5-Essentials Survey Coordinator and any other District Survey Coordinator

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with administrative endorsement
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a school principal
• Completion of required Illinois administrator evaluator training as outlined in the Illinois School Code
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, instructional leadership, assessment, educational technology, and grant administration
• Knowledge of ISBE requirements, Title program regulations, and federal compliance expectations
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• District-level administrative experience in the area of curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Experience overseeing a technology department
• Experience writing, managing, and reporting on Title and other state or federal grants
• Familiarity with IASB governance principles and superintendent-board relations

Additional Notes

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, 12-month administrative position
• Evening meetings and district/school events

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Brookwood SD #167 Building Name District Wide Address 201 E. Glenwood Dyer Road
Glenwood, 60425 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Curriculum Director Grade Level Elementary