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The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below.
Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .
Job Posting End Date:
09-11-2025
Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer, the Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides leadership to ensure that all HCPSS students have access to rigorous, high-quality instruction aligned with college and career readiness expectations. This role supports the HCPSS Strategic Plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future by advancing systemwide instructional priorities that improve student outcomes and close opportunity gaps. The Executive Director oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of PreK-12 curriculum and instructional practices in alignment with MSDE policies and initiatives. The role also supports the effective design and delivery of instruction for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and other diverse student populations. The Executive Director works collaboratively across departments to promote coherent instructional systems, strengthen educator capacity, and use data to drive continuous improvement.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in education from an accredited college or university with an emphasis on curriculum, instruction or educational leadership

EXPERIENCE:

• Eight years of leadership experience in a public school system in the field of Curriculum, Instruction, or Assessment, at least three of which must include:
• Supervisory experience for professional and paraprofessional staff
• Leadership experience in curriculum and assessment development, implementation, and evaluation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in education with an emphasis in curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership.
• Experience using student data to make programmatic decisions.
• Experience overseeing operating and/or grant budgets within a large-scale organization, such as a public school system serving 50,000 or more students, or a comparably complex organization.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

• A demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with professional staff, parents, and community groups.
• Knowledge of current research in teaching at the elementary and secondary level and experience in implementing such research.
• Experience in budget management.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted , and o nce your application has been submitted , you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. I ncomplete applications will not be accepted . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Supplemental Application Questions
T his position requires applicants to provide r esponses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications . Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.
1) Please describe your experience leading curriculum, instruction, or assessment initiatives in a public school system. In your response, identify the role(s) in which you were responsible for supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.
2) Please describe your experience using student data to make programmatic decisions. Please identify the role(s) in which you gained this experience.
3) Please describe your experience overseeing operating and/or grant budgets . In your response, include the specific organization(s) and role(s) in which you gained this experience.

4) Describe a time when you led a system-wide change initiative within your organization. In your response, please include:

• A clear description of the change and why it was necessary;
• The specific strategies and processes you used to plan, implement, and manage the change across the system;
• How you engaged stakeholders throughout the process;
• The measurable impact or outcomes that resulted from your leadership.

5) Describe a time when you led a system-wide community engagement effort related to curriculum and assessment development, evaluation, or implementation. In your response, please include:

• How you identified and engaged diverse stakeholders;
• The collaborative structures or processes you established to ensure meaningful input and participation;
• How stakeholder feedback influenced the final outcomes;
• What impact this engagement had on the success or sustainability of the initiative.

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Provides leadership in all matters related to the development and implementation of an HCPSS elementary and secondary curriculum that aligns with Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and facilitates the provision of services to schools to accelerate student achievement .
• Supervises, evaluates the performance of, and provides professional support to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and curriculum coordinators .
• Provides ongoing, customized leadership development experiences for emerging, developing, practicing, and accomplished leaders within Curricular Programs .
• Oversees the development and expenditure of the budget for all areas within curricular programs.
• Provides leadership to the development and implementation of effective and ongoing communication to parents, families, and the community as it relates to the instructional program.
• Provides program updates to the Board of Education through board reports and memos and attends Board of Education program meetings and budget work sessions .
• Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, District Support Team, and liaison with the Maryland State Department of Education in areas related to curriculum and instruction .
• Develops criteria and procedures for ongoing evaluation of curricular programs.