DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT AND CURRICULUM

TrulyHired; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Department of Education seeks a Director, Office of Instruction, Assessment and Curriculum to lead the design and implementation of PK-12 assessment systems, reporting of results, and policy development that supports high-quality teaching and learning.

This role requires strong leadership to supervise professional, technical, and support staff; collaborate with districts and schools; advance standards-based curricula; and advocate for equity and access across Rhode Island's

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher preferred in Education.
• Five years of management or district‑level experience in assessment, instruction and curriculum policy development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of statewide assessments.
• Publish annual assessment results.
• Support districts to develop standards-based curricula and instruction practices.
• Coordinate professional development for educators.
• Represent the Department at meetings, conferences or public events.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Data analysis

Policy development

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

NON-CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT AND CURRICULUM

ORGANIZATIONAL CENTER: This position is located in the Teaching and Learning Unit, Office of Instruction, Assessment and Curriculum. The position reports directly to the Chief of Teaching and Learning.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Incumbent is responsible for leading, managing, and supporting the design and implementation of RIDE's assessment systems related to test design, report creation, manual development, professional development, analysis of data, contract management, budget preparation, and policy development. Responsible for leading, managing, and supporting systems and programs related to improving teaching and learning so that students PK-12 will achieve high levels.

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION: The functions of leadership, management and collaboration are to be integrated so as to achieve both product and process objectives. Teamwork and mutually supportive methods are ascribed as successful outcomes and are necessary for providing high-quality service and achieving high standards of performance.

Work must be conducted in ways that include and involve those who have a stake in the outcome and must ensure that issues related to equity and special needs are addressed in a comprehensive fashion. The context for this work must be strong advocacy for students and schools and a positive commitment to the role of the Department of Education as a central state level advocate. Must work in collaboration with other team members to support the Department's strategic plan's priorities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works in cooperation with colleagues with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion of results obtained and on collaborative process used in achieving results. The Director is subject to an annual performance assessment.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Facilitates, directs, coordinates and assesses the work of professional, technical, and support staff. Work is reviewed in process, as necessary, and upon completion for achievement of desired results and on collaborative processes used in achieving results.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Designs new state assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics for all students in grades third through eighth and eleventh and in three grades in science.
• Prepares and coordinates the publication of annual assessment results.
• Designs new state assessments for students who are English language learners and for students who are severely cognitively disabled.
• Ensure that assessment issues are accurately and appropriately represented in policy decisions and as they connect to programs within and outside of RIDE.
• Provides a variety of data for program evaluations within and outside of RIDE.
• To lead statewide efforts to support districts and schools' efforts to develop and implement standards-based curriculum, instruction practices and local assessment systems.
• To provide and assist districts in the selection of high-quality curriculum materials in literacy, science, Mathematics, STEM, and social studies.
• To design, implement and monitor the RI Pre K program.
• To develop strategies to build capacity for professional development by drawing on the expertise within the field including school improvement planning.
• To work effectively in Pre K through 16 dialogues and implementation of joint efforts to improve the teaching and learning on the part of teachers at all levels.
• To "conduct" or "oversee" complex studies, analyses and evaluations and to compose reports, policies, proposals and other forms of written communication for internal and external audiences.
• To represent the Department of Education, as required, at meetings, conferences or public gatherings.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Knowledge of the Council's regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of the principles of frameworks, standards, testing, and emerging research on assessment.
• Skilled in interpreting written procedures, policies, and laws.
• Skilled in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in working collaboratively.
• Skilled in communicating and interpersonal exchanges as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and methods of educational leadership, specifically as it relates to programs which focus on curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment and the demonstrated ability to apply such knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, facilitate and assess the work of staff engaged in the above functions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare grant applications, implement and evaluate grants.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret written procedures, policies and laws.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex studies, analyses and evaluation.
• In-depth knowledge of the theoretical foundations of learning and their application to teaching and learning in Pre K - 12 schools.
• Thorough knowledge of standards as they apply to instruction and curriculum.
• In-depth knowledge of how instruction, curriculum, and assessment are integrated.
• Demonstrated ability to train teachers and administrators to analyze instructional programs, student work, and assessment embedded in student work, and teaching strategies to improve student achievement.
• Demonstrated successful experience in working with districts and schools in standards-based instruction and curriculum development and large-scale instructional systems development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills.

EDUCATION: Master's Degree or above preferred in Education.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of management or district level experience in assessment, instruction and curriculum policy development or similar educational experience at the state or federal levels which includes classroom teaching; OR: Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.

Must have own transportation and be available evenings and occasionally on weekends.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with a disability.