High School Instructional Leader & Curriculum Innovator

CYPRESS FALLS HIGH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District's Cypress Falls High School in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Instruction for the 2026-2027 school year. The role leads curriculum and instruction, guides teacher evaluation under CF-TESS, and collaborates with campus leaders to improve student achievement.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree, standard administrator certification, and at least four years of classroom teaching experience, with prior leadership roles preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university required;
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required;
• Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)/Instructional LeadershipDevelopment (ILD); certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred;
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher; experience as a mentor teacher, team leader or department chair preferred;
• A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families and communities to prepare learners for the 21 st century.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a catalyst for innovation in curriculum development and instruction based on best and current practices.
• Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS) appropriately with teachers by systematically observing performance, recording observations, and conducting formative and end-of-year evaluations.
• Work with other campus administrators to calibrate the (CF-TESS) system at the building level and ensure timelines are met.
• Provide timely and specific feedback to the instructional staff, concerning the teaching/learning process and classroom management.
• Work with the appropriate instructional personnel in establishing standards for acceptable levels of student achievement.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff to collect and analyze various data on student achievement.
• Oversee and direct the use of student achievement data to recommend improvement in the design, materials, and implementation of the instructional program.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the campus improvement plan.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and monitoring campus initiatives.
• Guide and direct efforts of teacher leaders to ensure adherence to and focus on the District's standard expectations and campus priorities.
• Deliver staff development that provides leadership growth opportunities for teachers.
• Serve as a problem-solver for student learning needs and related instructional issues.
• Guide and assist teachers in problem-solving related to students' learning needs, parent communications, and peer interactions.
• Monitor teachers' lesson plans, grade books, student level changes, etc.
• Oversee special programs and ensure that the campus has procedures established that comply with program rules, regulations, and professional development requirements. Special programs include but are not limited to HORIZONS, ESL, dyslexia, 504, TELPAS, etc.
• Manage budgets associated with special programs including but not limited to HORIZONS, ESL, dyslexia, 504, etc.
• Facilitate staff development related to the campus improvement plan and special program requirements.
• Manage the reconciliation of district time equivalency (DTE), campus time equivalency (CTE), and staff compliance course requirements.
• Assist in the development of the campus master schedule.
• Assist in hiring new staff and selecting teachers for leadership roles at the campus level.
• Serve as a liaison with parents and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District's Cypress Falls High School in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Instruction for the 2026-2027 school year. The role leads curriculum and instruction, guides teacher evaluation under CF-TESS, and collaborates with campus leaders to improve student achievement.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree, standard administrator certification, and at least four years of classroom teaching experience, with prior leadership roles preferred.