Strategic Director, Curriculum & Instruction

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District seeks a Director of Teaching and Learning to provide strategic leadership for K–12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. You will align programs with Wisconsin standards, support data-informed decisions, and guide district-wide improvement to enhance student outcomes.

The role oversees budgets, staff, and programs, reporting to district leadership and collaborating with principals, teachers, and district teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Valid Wisconsin educator license and appropriate Wisconsin administrative license, or eligibility to obtain the required license(s).
• Minimum of five to seven years of successful experience in education, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities in curriculum, instruction, school leadership, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of K–12 curriculum design, standards alignment, instructional practices, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience using student achievement and program data to identify needs, guide decisions, monitor implementation, and evaluate outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead adult learning, coach and develop staff, manage projects, and guide continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of K–12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and related academic programs.
• Diagnose instructional needs using student achievement data, classroom evidence, stakeholder input, and program evaluations; recommend instructional programs, materials, and practices that address identified needs.
• Collaborate with principals and district leadership to support the implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials and consistent instructional expectations across schools.
• Ensure curriculum, instructional processes, assessments, and intended learning outcomes align with Wisconsin academic standards, applicable state requirements, and district priorities.
• Lead long-range and annual planning for curriculum and instruction, including goals, implementation plans, monitoring processes, and measures of progress.
• Partner with principals, instructional leaders, and teachers to develop and strengthen school-based curriculum and instructional programs, including lesson planning and effective classroom practice.
• Identify, analyze, and apply educational research and evidence-based practices that support instruction and student learning across grade levels.
• Monitor the quality, implementation, and impact of curriculum and instructional programs; use evidence to recommend adjustments.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate professional learning for educators and leaders, including adult learning experiences that strengthen curriculum knowledge and data-informed decision-making.
• Provide leadership for the development and use of assessments and other measures of student learning to inform instructional planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee assigned academic programs and initiatives, including early childhood, state and federal programs, summer learning, advanced learning, and other specialized instructional programs.
• Develop, administer, and monitor department budgets, grants, instructional resources, and materials to ensure responsible stewardship.
• Develop, review, and recommend department procedures and practices related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate assigned personnel; establish expectations, monitor performance, and support professional growth.
• Collaborate with Student Services and other district departments to coordinate academic supports and promote equitable access to high-quality instruction.
• Communicate priorities, progress, and areas for improvement to district and school leaders, staff, families, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of the district leadership team and support the District’s strategic plan and priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree

Job description

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District seeks a Director of Teaching and Learning to provide strategic leadership for K–12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. You will align programs with Wisconsin standards, support data-informed decisions, and guide district-wide improvement to enhance student outcomes.

The role oversees budgets, staff, and programs, reporting to district leadership and collaborating with principals, teachers, and district teams to ensure