About this opportunity
Swartz Creek lists this Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement opportunity in swartz creek, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement
Reports To: Superintendent
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Compensation: $110,000 - $123,183 (based on education and experience)
Position Summary
Swartz Creek Community Schools is seeking a dynamic and strategic educational leader to serve as Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement. This position provides district-wide leadership to advance academic achievement by designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive continuous improvement system. The Executive Director leads key instructional systems, including curriculum, assessment, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), professional development, and grant-funded initiatives, while facilitating effective communication and alignment among the Board of Education, district leadership, administrators, instructional coaches, and staff.
Qualifications
Master’s degree required in educational leadership or related field
Valid Michigan administrative certification
Minimum of five years of experience in instructional leadership, school administration, or central office leadership.
Demonstrated success in curriculum alignment, instructional improvement, coaching systems, and school improvement planning.
Demonstrated expertise with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Professional Learning Communities
Experience with grant writing, state/federal compliance, and educational data systems preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving to support informed decision-making.
Experience in budget development and resource management.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
District Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Lead and oversee the district’s continuous improvement process (MICIP), including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
Facilitate district leadership, principal, and instructional leadership meetings
Support and coach building administrators, including principal evaluation processes
Serve as a key liaison to the Board of Education, including support for the Academic Achievement Committee
Prepare and disseminate district communications, including stakeholder updates
Support building administrators with teacher evaluation
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Oversee development and implementation of K–12 curriculum, standards, pacing guides, and instructional frameworks
Lead the development and monitoring of common assessments and district-wide data practices
Guide development of the district’s K–12 student profile and competency frameworks
Ensure alignment with Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidance and requirements
Represent the district in regional curriculum collaborations (e.g., GISD Curriculum Committee)
Facilitate the growth and development of quality collaboration
MTSS & Instructional Systems
Provide leadership for the district’s MTSS framework, including:
Supervising and supporting MTSS coaches
Facilitating MTSS instructional and district committee meetings
Maintaining and updating the MTSS Handbook
Promote data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes
Professional Development & Leadership Development
Lead district-wide professional development planning and implementation
Design and facilitate leadership development programs (e.g., New Dragons, Aspiring Leaders)
Coordinate district retreats and ongoing administrator learning opportunities
Manage PD systems, including request processes, approvals, and funding allocations
Oversee SCECH (State Continuing Education Clock Hours) management and compliance
Grants, Compliance & Program Management
Lead grant development and management, including NexSys submissions and monitoring
Oversee state and federal program compliance (e.g., 31a funding)
Coordinate state assessment administration and related processes
Manage district data systems and reporting tools (e.g., Munetrix, Pivot)
Stay current on MDE communications and ensure district alignment
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate communication across departments and stakeholder groups through structured systems:
Action plans and reporting cycles
Newsletters and regular updates
Cross-functional meetings and committees
Support transparency and alignment between the Board of Education, administration, and instructional staff
Core Competencies
Strategic and systems-level thinking
Strong facilitation and leadership skills
Instructional expertise and data-driven decision-making
Effective communication and relationship-building
Ability to manage complex initiatives and multiple priorities
This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed, and is subject to modifications.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.
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Worksite address
swartz creek, MI, 48473, US
Who can apply
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