Director of Curriculum And Instruction (Secondary)
Pen Argyl Area School District, Pen Argyl, PA, United States
The Pen Argyl Area School District is looking for a Secondary Director of Curriculum and Instruction who holds a Principal Certificate or a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong Math background, experience with data analysis, and prior administrative experience.
Requirements
Pennsylvania Principal’s Certificate or Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certificate
5 years of successful teaching experience
Completed entry plan encompassing the candidate’s first year in the position
Three (3) letters of reference
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 Qualifications and Duties of the Secondary Director of Curriculum and Instruction The Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction shall hold a Principal Certificate or a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong Math background, experience with data analysis related to instructional planning, and prior administrative experience.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month contract
SUPERVISES: In conjunction with the principals, supervise all 7-12 Professional Staff
General Functions The Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction assists the administrators in the general administration of the District and is directly responsible for curriculum, instruction, and staff development.
Administrative Duties
Attend all School Board meetings, Administrative Council meetings, and any other committee meetings deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
Represent the District at area meetings relative to curriculum, instruction, and technology.
Coordinate the preparation, filing, and maintenance of State grants, including the Accountability Block Grant (ABG).
Develop, implement, and monitor the District Comprehensive Plan.
In conjunction with the District Administration, supervise the District PIMS Coordinator.
Supervise the principals’ completion of the PVAAS Roster Verification process and submit District information to PDE.
Organize, coordinate, and supervise standardized testing programs, including Keystone Exams grades 8-12, PSSAs grades 3-8, and benchmarking and progress monitoring for grades 7–12.
Prepare the budget and requisition materials for instructional technology, academic departments, grades 7-12, and all testing, testing supplies, scoring services, data processing, etc., grades K–12.
Oversee the Pen Argyl Virtual Academy, including supervision of the Coordinator for the Pen Argyl Virtual Academy.
Serves as the District’s coordinator of Student Assistance Programs.
Assume any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.
Personnel
Serve as District Title IX Coordinator
With the principals, interview all potential teacher candidates 7–12.
With the principals, formally and informally observe and evaluate all new instructional staff in grades 7-12 using the District Differentiated Supervision Plan.
With the principals, observe, evaluate, and direct the activities of all teachers in grades 7-12.
Curriculum
Develop, maintain, and interpret an articulated 7-12 curriculum that meets state requirements and reflects the instructional goals of the District.
Read, review, and provide input for all curricula (7-12) developed by staff prior to its presentation to the Curriculum Committee.
Provide leadership to the Curriculum Committee and Department/Grade level Coordinators, grades 7 – 12, in the development and implementation of the written curriculum and textbook selection and purchase.
Work with District guidance counselors to implement and coordinate the Chapter 339 Plan curriculum and Business Advisory Council.
Supervise the preparation and submission of the Chapter 339 Plan to PDE at the appropriate time intervals.
Coordinate the implementation of Act 35, Assessment of Civics Knowledge, and submit information to PDE per PDE requirements.
With the High School Principal, develop and coordinate all of the requirements for graduation.
Supervise and work with the High School Principal to adhere to the Act 158 Graduation Pathways legislation requirements and submit the requested information to PDE.
Attend monthly IU Curriculum Advisory Council meetings.
Represent the District at the Northampton Community College (NCC) Advisory Council.
With the High School Principal, coordinate planning and programs for high school students at the Career Institute of Technology (CIT).
Supervise the Homebound Instruction Program.
Attend workshops and conferences appropriate to the position.
With the Superintendent and principals, review assessment data, set goals, identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement, and develop school improvement initiatives for grades 7–12.
Conduct data analysis meetings to assist staff in analyzing data, to develop staff proficiency in making instructional decisions for all students related to best research-based instructional practices, grades 7–12.
Assist the reading and math specialists in making student placement decisions, entrance and exit criteria for remediation programs, and monitoring student progress for grades 7–12.
Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth by keeping current with regard to requirements, laws, regulations, and policies; reviewing current literature and research; maintaining knowledge of research-based instructional techniques; and attending applicable professional meetings, webinars, trainings, and conferences.
Staff Development
With the Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction, plan, supervise, coordinate, and implement the District in-service program.
Plan and implement the Teacher Induction Program; maintain and annually update the Online Modules of the Induction program.
Provide staff training in Math, Science, and Social Studies, K-12, and consult with the Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction related to staff training in Reading/Language Arts 7–12.
Assist with planning and conducting the Summer Administrative Retreat.
Community
Represent the District at public functions to promote the District and school programs.
With the approval of the Superintendent, provide information to the news media related to curriculum and instruction.
Assist the District staff in communicating with the parents and the community.
Prepare and present information concerning academic progress as necessary.
Applications can be made digitally or in writing to the attention of:
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Requirements
Pennsylvania Principal’s Certificate or Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certificate
5 years of successful teaching experience
Completed entry plan encompassing the candidate’s first year in the position
Three (3) letters of reference
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 Qualifications and Duties of the Secondary Director of Curriculum and Instruction The Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction shall hold a Principal Certificate or a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong Math background, experience with data analysis related to instructional planning, and prior administrative experience.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month contract
SUPERVISES: In conjunction with the principals, supervise all 7-12 Professional Staff
General Functions The Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction assists the administrators in the general administration of the District and is directly responsible for curriculum, instruction, and staff development.
Administrative Duties
Attend all School Board meetings, Administrative Council meetings, and any other committee meetings deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
Represent the District at area meetings relative to curriculum, instruction, and technology.
Coordinate the preparation, filing, and maintenance of State grants, including the Accountability Block Grant (ABG).
Develop, implement, and monitor the District Comprehensive Plan.
In conjunction with the District Administration, supervise the District PIMS Coordinator.
Supervise the principals’ completion of the PVAAS Roster Verification process and submit District information to PDE.
Organize, coordinate, and supervise standardized testing programs, including Keystone Exams grades 8-12, PSSAs grades 3-8, and benchmarking and progress monitoring for grades 7–12.
Prepare the budget and requisition materials for instructional technology, academic departments, grades 7-12, and all testing, testing supplies, scoring services, data processing, etc., grades K–12.
Oversee the Pen Argyl Virtual Academy, including supervision of the Coordinator for the Pen Argyl Virtual Academy.
Serves as the District’s coordinator of Student Assistance Programs.
Assume any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.
Personnel
Serve as District Title IX Coordinator
With the principals, interview all potential teacher candidates 7–12.
With the principals, formally and informally observe and evaluate all new instructional staff in grades 7-12 using the District Differentiated Supervision Plan.
With the principals, observe, evaluate, and direct the activities of all teachers in grades 7-12.
Curriculum
Develop, maintain, and interpret an articulated 7-12 curriculum that meets state requirements and reflects the instructional goals of the District.
Read, review, and provide input for all curricula (7-12) developed by staff prior to its presentation to the Curriculum Committee.
Provide leadership to the Curriculum Committee and Department/Grade level Coordinators, grades 7 – 12, in the development and implementation of the written curriculum and textbook selection and purchase.
Work with District guidance counselors to implement and coordinate the Chapter 339 Plan curriculum and Business Advisory Council.
Supervise the preparation and submission of the Chapter 339 Plan to PDE at the appropriate time intervals.
Coordinate the implementation of Act 35, Assessment of Civics Knowledge, and submit information to PDE per PDE requirements.
With the High School Principal, develop and coordinate all of the requirements for graduation.
Supervise and work with the High School Principal to adhere to the Act 158 Graduation Pathways legislation requirements and submit the requested information to PDE.
Attend monthly IU Curriculum Advisory Council meetings.
Represent the District at the Northampton Community College (NCC) Advisory Council.
With the High School Principal, coordinate planning and programs for high school students at the Career Institute of Technology (CIT).
Supervise the Homebound Instruction Program.
Attend workshops and conferences appropriate to the position.
With the Superintendent and principals, review assessment data, set goals, identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement, and develop school improvement initiatives for grades 7–12.
Conduct data analysis meetings to assist staff in analyzing data, to develop staff proficiency in making instructional decisions for all students related to best research-based instructional practices, grades 7–12.
Assist the reading and math specialists in making student placement decisions, entrance and exit criteria for remediation programs, and monitoring student progress for grades 7–12.
Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth by keeping current with regard to requirements, laws, regulations, and policies; reviewing current literature and research; maintaining knowledge of research-based instructional techniques; and attending applicable professional meetings, webinars, trainings, and conferences.
Staff Development
With the Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction, plan, supervise, coordinate, and implement the District in-service program.
Plan and implement the Teacher Induction Program; maintain and annually update the Online Modules of the Induction program.
Provide staff training in Math, Science, and Social Studies, K-12, and consult with the Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction related to staff training in Reading/Language Arts 7–12.
Assist with planning and conducting the Summer Administrative Retreat.
Community
Represent the District at public functions to promote the District and school programs.
With the approval of the Superintendent, provide information to the news media related to curriculum and instruction.
Assist the District staff in communicating with the parents and the community.
Prepare and present information concerning academic progress as necessary.
Applications can be made digitally or in writing to the attention of:
#J-18808-Ljbffr