Director, High School Curriculum and Instruction

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Location: Administration or As Assigned Reports to: Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Band: 9 Compensation: $ 86,417.00 - $ 116,663.00 **Internal applicants are required to upload a resume to their application** The Director of High School Curriculum and Instruction ensures the successful development and implementation of a rigorous and standards-based curriculum and associated curricular resources. The director supervises and leads all of the District's high school core content program managers as they support the implementation of each curricular program and ensure the effective implementation of the Ohio Learning Standards. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the systematic implementation of the overall instructional program including standards, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning in all high school core content areas. The Director of High School Curriculum and Instruction position requires an individual with superior leadership and analytical, execution, and change management skills. This position will serve as a key contributor to the success of Cleveland's teachers, leaders, and scholars. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direction and leadership in the development of a comprehensive curriculum for all high school core content areas including curriculum guides with scope and sequence documents, pacing guides, and assessment guidelines and strategies Establishes and maintains systems, processes, and practices that support a college- and career-going culture to ensure students are fully ready for success beyond high school Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates short- and long-term goals and initiatives to support implementation of the high school curriculum Develops, in collaboration with the program managers District and school professional learning plans for teachers, support staff, and administrators to assist in raising the level of instructional performance and student achievement Designs and implements professional learning to support the curriculum using effective practices, including research on theory and content standards Recommends the expansion or elimination of courses and programs as necessary Supervises the selection and adoption of new textbooks, instructional materials, and supplemental programs under the direction of the executive director Collaborates with other curriculum and instruction directors to ensure all instructional initiatives and practices are K-12 aligned Works collaboratively with other departments within the District offices to ensure integration of District curriculum in alignment with the District's strategic plan Uses data to m

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Position Type: Administration and Professionals Date Posted: 2026-06-25 Location: Administration or As Assigned ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work. BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

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