Position Title:              Director of Academics

Location:                    District Administration

Reports To:                 Asst. to the Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, K12

Terms of Employment: Act 93

Effective Date:            July 1, 2026

 

Position Summary 

The Director of Academics is a leadership position responsible for supporting and advancing curriculum, instruction, and assessment within the assigned building. This position works collaboratively with the Building Principals and the Asst. to the Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, K12 to ensure alignment of instructional practices with district priorities and Pennsylvania state standards, with a focus on improving student achievement outcomes. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

*In addition to other duties as assigned by the Asst. to the Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, K12

 

1. Attend and actively participate in principal data meetings, teacher data meetings, and grade-level/department data reviews to support data-informed instructional decision-making. 
2. Participate in common planning meetings to ensure alignment of instructional practices, assessments, and interventions.
3. Lead and support curriculum alignment efforts across grade levels and content areas to ensure vertical and horizontal coherence. 
4. Monitor the implementation of district curriculum, pacing guides, and instructional frameworks with fidelity. 
5. Collaborate with building administrators and instructional staff to analyze student achievement data and develop action plans designed to improve student performance. 
6. Ensure curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices align with Pennsylvania Academic Standards and district priorities. 
7. Support the development, implementation, and review of common formative and summative assessments aligned to district curriculum. 
8. Assist in the planning and delivery of professional development aligned to district academic initiatives. 
9. Provide instructional support and guidance to staff to strengthen classroom practices and student engagement. 
10. Maintain ongoing communication with administration regarding progress, implementation challenges, and recommended improvements.  

Qualifications 

• Requires a master’s degree in education or administration, a state-issued teaching license, and a school administrator or principal license

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and data analysis. 

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Academic Standards and state assessment systems. 

• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to analyze and interpret student performance data to inform instructional planning and improvement efforts. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment development. 

• Ability to facilitate collaborative meetings and professional learning communities. 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support continuous school improvement efforts. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and families. 

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

 

EOE