Director of Curriculum ~ Long Term Replacement January 2027 through June 2027

Position Details

Position Overview: The Hasbrouck Heights School District is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented educational leader to serve as the Director of Curriculum. This role is critical in overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional programs across all K-12 schools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and data-driven decision-making to support student achievement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Works with principals, other administrators, and teachers in developing curriculum, and assists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional plan. Studies, evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent/assistant superintendent the adoption of new instructional materials, methods and programs, in conjunction with other administrators. Provides leadership in the development of the Pre-K-12instructional program and achievement of state core and common core curriculum content standards and district goals and objectives. Assists in the implementation of the district's in-service education program for the instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences and participation in other professional growth activities. Participates in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups. Schedules and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program of the schools. Cooperates with administrators and staff in planning the instructional program and support services for special education pupils and other students with special needs. Conducts classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and non-certified staff as assigned. Secures and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials, textbooks and curriculum guides. Coordinates the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district and recommends those selected to the superintendent for adoption by the board of education, in conjunction with other administrators. Keeps abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of curriculum development, teaching and learning. Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional personnel. Assumes responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools. Assists in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain to curriculum and instruction. Supervise curriculum developers Assists in the annual analysis and presentation of state testing data. Assists in the supervision and implementation of the district ESL staff and program, grades 6-12 Performs other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent. Qualifications: Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate/School Administrator Certificate Classroom teaching and/or administrative experience preferred Demonstrated leadership in school improvement, program development and curriculum integration and application of technology across the curriculum Ability to plan, organize and administer a district-level professional development program Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.