District Curriculum Teacher Leader (Secondary)

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dearborn Public Schools seeks a District Curriculum Teacher Leader (Secondary) to guide curriculum alignment, MTSS implementation, and professional learning across campuses. You will work with Deputy Superintendent of Secondary Education to update guidelines and lead program expansion including CTE opportunities and dual enrollment.

You will model evidence-based instructional strategies, analyze assessment data to close gaps, plan cross-district meetings, and support instructional coaches and

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate.
• Three or more years of successful secondary teaching, instructional coaching, or teacher leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the PLC (Professional Learning Communities) process.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with adult learners and facilitating professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse student populations, including Economically Disadvantaged, English Language Learners, and Special Needs students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based best practices, secondary standards, MTSS frameworks, and CTE programming.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, organizing cross-district initiatives, and coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings.
• Proven ability to analyze secondary attendance data and support student intervention and retention strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), MME, and Educational Development Plan (EDP) experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Superintendent of Secondary Education in creating and updating operational guidelines based on federal, state, and local policies.
• Lead the overhaul, alignment, and implementation of a revamped secondary Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
• Collaborate with school and district leadership to drive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program expansion and student enrollment.
• Analyze secondary attendance issues and collaborate with administrators to establish targeted intervention strategies.
• Research, model, and integrate instructional innovation, technology applications, and modern learning strategies across secondary classrooms.
• Build and cultivate strategic post-secondary relationships to expand dual enrollment, internships, and career opportunities for students.
• Manage and oversee large-scale secondary projects across the district, tracking deliverables, timelines, and outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate cross-functional district meetings, committees, and working groups with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create executive presentations, reports, and communications for leadership, board members, staff, and community partners.
• Support building instructional coaches and secondary teacher leaders in sustaining effective PLC processes and curriculum alignment.
• Model and co-teach effective evidence-based instructional strategies and assessment techniques in secondary classrooms.
• Assist in analyzing assessment data to monitor student progress and close achievement gaps across secondary sites.
• Perform other secondary curriculum, instruction, technology, and administrative duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Secondary Education.

Skills

PLC process knowledge

Adult learner collaboration & PD facil

Diverse student populations experience

Research-based best practices & MTSS/;

Project management & cross-district

Data analysis for attendance & Interv

Instructional leadership

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

3+ years secondary teaching/coaching/leadership

MMC/MME/EDP knowledge

Job description

District Curriculum Teacher Leader (Secondary) JobID: 33651

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services
• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Location:
  Dearborn Schools District Wide
• Date Available:
  Fall 2026
• Closing Date:
  10/15/2026
• District:
  Dearborn Public Schools

At Dearborn Public Schools, we value diversity and strive to create and sustain inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and environments that support our students, staff, and community members. We value the diverse backgrounds of individuals in our community and work to cultivate an organizational mindset in which equity is embodied in all of our work.

Dearborn Public Schools is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive workplace. Dearborn Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential job functions.

DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

TITLE OF POSITION: District Curriculum Teacher Leader (Secondary)

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Superintendent of Secondary Education

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 10 Months

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate.
• Three or more years of successful secondary teaching, instructional coaching, or teacher leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the PLC (Professional Learning Communities) process.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with adult learners and facilitating professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse student populations, including Economically Disadvantaged, English Language Learners, and Special Needs students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based best practices, secondary standards, MTSS frameworks, and CTE programming.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, organizing cross-district initiatives, and coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings.
• Proven ability to analyze secondary attendance data and support student intervention and retention strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Deputy Superintendent of Secondary Education in creating and updating operational guidelines based on federal, state, and local policies.
• Lead the overhaul, alignment, and implementation of a revamped secondary Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
• Collaborate with school and district leadership to drive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program expansion and student enrollment.
• Analyze secondary attendance issues and collaborate with administrators to establish targeted intervention strategies.
• Research, model, and integrate instructional innovation, technology applications, and modern learning strategies across secondary classrooms.
• Build and cultivate strategic post-secondary relationships to expand dual enrollment, internships, and career opportunities for students.
• Manage and oversee large-scale secondary projects across the district, tracking deliverables, timelines, and outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate cross-functional district meetings, committees, and working groups with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create executive presentations, reports, and communications for leadership, board members, staff, and community partners.
• Support building instructional coaches and secondary teacher leaders in sustaining effective PLC processes and curriculum alignment.
• Model and co-teach effective evidence-based instructional strategies and assessment techniques in secondary classrooms.
• Assist in analyzing assessment data to monitor student progress and close achievement gaps across secondary sites.
• Perform other secondary curriculum, instruction, technology, and administrative duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Secondary Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to be observed teaching or coaching on a regular basis.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Work effectively with all teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Invite challenging conversations and solve problems creatively.
• Demonstrate patience working with staff and students.
• Build and maintain trust and confidentiality across all district levels.
• Show initiative, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and implement new strategies.
• Willingness to develop model lessons, curriculum guidelines, and professional development materials.
• Self-reflect continuously to drive personal and professional growth.
• Actively seek to expand knowledge base in secondary curriculum, CTE, policy, MTSS, and integrated technology applications.
• Extensive knowledge of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), MME, and Educational Development Plan (EDP) experience.

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 3:41:18 AM CST.

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