Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning Excellence

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hartford, CT seeks a Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning to provide strategic leadership across all secondary instructional programs. You will ensure equitable access to standards-based curricula, effective teaching practices, and data-driven interventions to raise student achievement.

The role leads the Secondary Teaching and Learning Team to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and implement curricula, promote academic rigor, and prepare students for college and the workplace.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years’ teaching experience in a secondary school setting; urban experience preferred.
• Three (3) years as an instructional coach, specialist, or administrator supporting schools; urban experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing high-quality, standards-based culturally responsive secondary curriculum and assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State Standards.
• Experience developing and delivering professional development to a broad audience.
• Proven track record in advancing student outcomes by implementing equitable and inclusive practices.
• Expertise in data analysis, MTSS frameworks, and evidence-based literacy/math intervention programs.
• Demonstrated success leading change and program implementation in an urban school/district.
• Knowledge of and experience with the needs and challenges of neighborhood and/or magnet urban schools / in urban/multi-cultural settings.
• Proven ability to evaluate effectively and provide detailed instructionally focused feedback.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability in an executive position with major responsibility for administrative management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the work of the Secondary Teaching and Learning team to support schools.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a culturally relevant secondary curriculum aligned to CCSS that meets diverse student needs.
• Research, pilot, and recommend multicultural instructional materials and resources.
• Design and deliver high-quality, ongoing professional development for teachers and administrators that aligns to the district's PL Framework.
• Support implementation of MTSS-based interventions to support struggling learners and accelerate learning.
• Analyze district student assessment data disaggregated by demographics to identify gaps and focus areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with school leaders to build instructional leadership capacity and ensure high-quality implementation across all secondary schools.
• Foster a culture of high expectations and oversee coaching of teachers in collaboration with principals.
• Recruit and develop a diverse district instructional team with urban education experience.
• Keep apprised of current reform models, assessments, and research on best practices in teaching/learning.
• Provide leadership in CCSS implementation and standard-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Monitor implementation of curriculum and instructional practices through classroom visits, meetings, and consultations.
• Actively use data-driven decision making to modify and enhance curriculum and instruction.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Academic Officer.

Skills

Urban education leadership

Data analysis

Professional development design

Curriculum design

Change management

Communication

Instructional coaching

Equity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Feedback & evaluation

Executive leadership

Education

Master's degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or related field

Job description

POSITION: Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Office of Academics

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

SUPERVISES: Assistant Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Secondary Teaching and Learning Specialists and Coaches

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning supports the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all secondary instructional programs and initiatives across the district.The Director ensures equitable access to a rigorous standards-based curriculum, effective teaching practices, and data-driven interventions to raise student achievement and close persistent achievement gaps.The Director leads the Secondary Teaching and Learning Team to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and provide leadership for developing and implementing secondary curricula in order to increase student performance, enhance classroom instruction, promote academic rigor and relevance, and prepare students for college and the workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the work of the Secondary Teaching and Learning team to support schools
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a culturally relevant secondary curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that meets the diverse needs of the district's student population
• Research, pilot, and recommend multicultural instructional materials and resources that represent students' experiences
• Lead the Secondary Teaching and Learning team, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Professional Learning, to design and deliver high-quality, ongoing professional development for teachers and administrators that is aligned to the district's Professional Learning Framework
• Support implementation of evidence-based intervention programs and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks to support struggling learners and accelerate learning
• Analyze district student assessment data disaggregated by demographics to identify opportunity gaps and focus areas for improvement
• Collaborate with school leaders to build instructional leadership capacity and ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across all secondary schools
• Foster a culture of high expectations and oversee coaching of teachers in collaboration with principals
• Recruit and develop a diverse district instructional team with experience in urban education settings
• Keep apprised of current reform models, assessments, and research on best practices in teaching/learning
• Provide leadership in Common Core State Standards (CCSS) implementation and standard-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Monitor implementation of curriculum and instructional practices through classroom visits, support meetings, and consultations in concert with departmental leads
• Actively use data driven decision making strategies to modify and enhance curriculum and instruction
• Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Academic Officer

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Master's degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience in a secondary school setting; urban experience preferred
• Three (3) years as an instructional coach, specialist, or administrator supporting schools; urban experience preferred
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing high-quality, standards-based culturally responsive secondary curriculum and assessments
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State Standards
• Experience developing and delivering professional development to a broad audience
• Proven track record in advancing student outcomes by implementing equitable and inclusive practices
• Expertise in data analysis, MTSS frameworks, and evidence-based literacy/math intervention programs
• Demonstrated success leading change and program implementation in an urban school/district
• Knowledge of and experience with the needs and challenges of neighborhood and/or magnet urban schools / in urban/multi-cultural settings
• Proven ability to evaluate effectively and provide detailed instructionally focused feedback
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability in an executive position with major responsibility for administrative management

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is a twelve-month position, and the salary is in accordance with the Hartford Principals' and Supervisors' Association 2026-2027 Schedule: Group 12: $149,609 - $162,873.

UNION AFFILIATION:Hartford Principals' Supervisors' Association (HPSA)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. The code word for the internal application is hartford (lowercase “h”).Upon submission, candidates’ applications and supporting documents will be reviewed. Successful candidates will be invited to next steps in the selection process.