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Edmond Public Schools
 Edmond, Oklahoma

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:    Director of Teaching and Learning 

POSITION TYPE:

ADMINISTRATOR

FLSA STATUS:

EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT:

ADMINISTRATION

CENTER

REPORTS TO:

CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

WORK CALENDAR:

AC

SALARY SCHEDULE:

$115,000-140,000

CONTRACT DAYS:

240

STIPEND:

PHONE REIMBURSEMENT ($50/MTH)

FULL TIME / PART TIME:

FULL - TIME

STANDARD WORK HOURS:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

PAY FREQUENCY:

MONTHLY

LAST UPDATED:

05.17.26

JOB GOAL

The Director of Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across the district. This role oversees a team of content specialists and leads the design and delivery of high-quality professional learning to ensure all educators are equipped to meet the diverse needs of students. The Director collaborates with school and district leaders to promote instructional excellence, equity, and student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Leadership

• Develop and implement a cohesive vision for high-quality teaching and learning aligned with district goals and state standards
• Lead district-wide initiatives to improve instructional practices and student outcomes
• Monitor and support the implementation of curriculum and instructional frameworks across all schools
• Use data to inform instructional decisions and drive continuous improvement

Curriculum & Assessment

• Oversee the development, review, and alignment of curriculum across all content areas and grade levels
• Ensure instructional materials and assessments are standards-aligned and research-based
• Guide the development and implementation of formative and summative assessment systems
• Collaborate with teams to analyze student performance data and adjust instructional strategies

Professional Learning

• Design and implement a comprehensive, multi-year professional development plan for all instructional staff
• Lead and coordinate district-wide professional learning opportunities, including workshops, coaching, and learning communities
• Support school leaders in building site-based professional learning systems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development initiatives and adjust based on feedback and outcomes

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support a team of content specialists across subject areas
• Build leadership capacity within the Teaching and Learning team
• Facilitate collaboration among specialists to ensure coherence and alignment across disciplines from Pre-K to 12 grade-levels.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with principals and district leaders to support school improvement efforts
• Engage stakeholdersincluding teachers, families, and community membersin instructional initiatives
• Communicate clearly and consistently about curriculum, instruction, and professional learning priorities

Equity & Innovation

• Promote equitable instructional practices that meet the needs of all learners
• Support the integration of technology and innovative practices into teaching and learning
• Stay current with educational research and best practices to inform district initiatives

OTHER DUTIES

1. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Academics.
2. Coordinates long-range planning activities to support the Strategic Plan.
3. Leads the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program implementation 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Director of Teaching and Learning, but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Two hundred and forty (240) contract days. 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Chief of Academics in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies and state law. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of curriculum and/or administrator or other relevant field required.
• Three (3) years as a building principal preferred
• Three (3) years as a certified teacher in a school building preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid or eligible to receive the Oklahoma Standard Principal Certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge
  • Administrative leadership experience working in a mid-to-large school district system.
  • Experience leading initiatives through effective project management oversight.
  • Experience with data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement processes that lead to improved student outcomes.
  • Proven success in managing and coaching large teams of professionals
  • Experience in providing professional development and coaching to teachers and administrators.
  • Knowledge of budget planning, strategic project management, and policy experience.
  • Strong background and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strategic curriculum planning
• Data literacy and evidence-based decision making
• Innovation and program development
• Partnership development
• Cultural competence and talent development
• Budget management
• Leadership and management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible for providing leadership, oversight and direction for all aspects of the district's Teaching & Learning department.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate and equitable educational opportunities for all students.
• Responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of the job in accordance with the Edmond Public School's policies and applicable laws and procedures.
• Responsible for analyzing achievement data to guide academic improvements and ensuring strategic alignment across all campuses.
• Responsibilities included, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing job tasks; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties are performed in an office, in schools, district facilities, and wherever the business of school oversight is to be conducted. The position requires occasionally working evenings, nights, and some weekends.  At times, overnight travel is required.  Must be knowledgeable of and physically able to operate a variety of equipment, including a personal computer. Must possess a valid driver's license and be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Work usually requires walking and standing. Requires the ability to talk, hear, and communicate effectively in a variety of communicative ways. The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO DISCLAIMER

Edmond Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Edmond Public Schools reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.