Secondary Curriculum Manager

Position type: Full time, exempt, 12 MonthReporting & Collaboration​Direct Manager: Vice President of AcademicsDirect Reports: N/AKey Collaborators: School LeadersAssistant School LeadersInstructional CoachesTeacher LeadersDirector of Professional LearningDirector of Special PopulationsData TeamOperations TeamAutonomy & Decision Making​Leads instructional decision-making within assigned content area and grade spanDevelops regional guidance for curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional priorities such as:Secondary curriculum strategyGraduation pathway alignmentMissouri Learning StandardsAP Course AuditCollege Board expectationsEnd-of-Course (EOC) alignmentACT readinessDual enrollment alignmentVertical coherence 9-12Lead curriculum implementation across all core high school content areas, ensuring alignment to Missouri Learning Standards, graduation requirements, AP frameworks, and postsecondary readiness expectations.Ensure curriculum, pacing, assessments, and instructional resources prepare students for MAP, End-of-Course Assessments, AP Exams, ACT, and college-level coursework.Develop systems that ensure vertical alignment across grades 6-12 while strengthening readiness from middle school into high school.What will I be doing in my day to day work?Curriculum Strategy, Alignment, & ImplementationDevelop and maintain curriculum access systems including unit resources, lesson materials, and intellectual prep supportsCreate and revise pacing guidance aligned to standards, instructional priorities, and assessment timelinesSupport schools in executing curriculum with fidelity while maintaining rigor and grade-level alignmentDevelop and maintain schedules of assessed standards aligned to regional assessment blueprintsEnsure vertical alignment of standards, instructional practices, and assessment expectations across grade levelsSupport leaders and teachers with lesson internalization, unit unpacking, and student work analysis protocolsAssessment & Data-Driven Instruction Systems- Develop and maintain aligned assessment systems, including:Progress monitoring systemsAssessment blueprintsDesign and support network-wide Data Driven Instruction (DDI) cycles aligned to student outcomes and priority standardsFacilitate collaborative scoring and calibration processes to ensure consistent understanding of rigor and proficiencyAnalyze student performance trends and support schools in identifying high-leverage instructional responsesDevelop and oversee assessment systems aligned to:Curriculum-based assessmentsInterim assessmentsMissouri Assessment ProgramMissouri End-of-Course AssessmentsAP assessmentsACT readiness benchmarksCollege and career readiness indicatorsProfessional Development & Leader CapacityDesign and facilitate professional learning aligned to regional instructional priorities and content-specific best practicesTrain School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers on curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional strategiesSupport leaders in conducting effective walkthroughs, coaching conversations, and observation feedback cyclesBuild leader and teacher capacity around:AP developmentSecondary literacy across contentMathematical reasoningScientific inquiryWriting across disciplinesAcademic discourseSecondary grading practicesSupport the development of school-based systems that reinforce instructional consistency and strong Tier 1 instructionWalkthroughs, Coaching, & Continuous ImprovementConduct walkthroughs that explicitly monitor:Standards alignmentAcademic rigorStudent discourseCollege-ready tasksCognitive demandLiteracy across contentEvidence-based writingInquiryLab instructionProblem solvingWhat will I be evaluated on?Curriculum & Instructional CoherenceSchools consistently implement curriculum and instructional priorities with fidelity across classrooms and grade levelsTeachers demonstrate strong lesson internalization and alignment to standards, pacing, and instructional expectationsStudents consistently engage in grade-level rigorous work aligned to the instructional frameworkAssessment & Data SystemsAssessment systems are aligned, predictable, and effectively used across campusesLeaders and teachers execute strong DDI cycles resulting in targeted instructional adjustmentsProgress monitoring systems lead to timely intervention and measurable student growthLeader & Teacher CapacitySchool Leaders and instructional coaches effectively lead coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and instructional PDTeachers demonstrate improved instructional practice aligned to the core elements for Tier I instructionCross-campus calibration and instructional consistency improve over time Student Outcomes-Increased student proficiency and growth to include:Increased proficiency on Missouri End-of-Course AssessmentsIncreased AP participation and qualifying scoresIncreased ACT performanceIncreased college readiness indicatorsIncreased graduation ratesIncreased dual credit successIncreased course pass ratesIncreased college persistence readinessWhat skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?Secondary curriculum implementation across multiple content areasCollege- and career-ready instructional practicesAP and advanced coursework implementationStandards-aligned assessment designSecondary instructional coachingCross-content literacyData-driven instructional leadership Strong project management and organizational skillsAbility to coach and develop leaders and teachersStrong facilitation and professional development skillsWhat should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?Secondary curriculum design and implementationMissouri Learning Standards and graduation requirementsCollege Board AP frameworksSecondary assessment systemsData Driven InstructionSecondary instructional coachingAdolescent literacyEvidence-based instructional practicesSecondary mathematics, science, and literacy pedagogyKIPP uses Indicators of Excellence (IOE) to codify what great looks like in daily work.  For this role, the IOEs include:Planning: Progress MonitoringPlanning: Questioning for Cognitive LiftExecution: DiagnosisExecution: Response