Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

The Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator serves as the steward of the school’s academic curriculum, leading the development, alignment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the culture-based, SFIS Curriculum, including Core Values, Foundational Topics, Ideal Graduate Skills, and content standards. In collaboration with the Director of Academic Programs (DAP), Principals, and identified committees, this position oversees curriculum design and instructional frameworks; ensures vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment; leads professional learning and development; and supports instructional implementation. The position guides long-term strategic curriculum planning to promote academic excellence and the development of Ideal Graduates.

Curriculum Leadership & Systems
●    Collaborate closely with the Director of Academic Programs (DAP), Principals, and identified committees.
●    Establish, coordinate, and facilitate curriculum-related committees to advance priority curriculum work, ensuring meetings and outputs are structured, strategic, and results-oriented.
●    Coordinate and support the work of department chairs to ensure alignment, coherence, and progress toward curriculum priorities.
●    In collaboration with the DAP, Principals, and identified committees, lead the evaluation, selection, and adoption of textbooks and other instructional materials aligned to the SFIS Curriculum.
●    Collaborate on resource allocation to support curriculum priorities.
●    Maintain comprehensive curricular records and establish systems for organizing, updating, and archiving curricula materials, including current curricula for all subject areas, textbook/instructional materials lists, and following a process for archiving curricula.
Implementation & Instructional Support
●    Partner with DAP and Principals to ensure consistent and effective SFIS Curriculum implementation in classroom instruction.
●    Partner with identified committees regarding SFIS Curriculum development and implementation.
●    Coach teachers in effective instructional strategies to support SFIS Curriculum implementation.
●    Assist principals and support teachers in unit planning and SFIS Curriculum implementation.
Professional Learning and Development
●    Design, organize, and lead a comprehensive professional learning and development program aligned to SFIS Curriculum and instructional priorities.
●    Support teachers’ professional growth plans as they relate to curriculum and instructional practices.
Data and Continuous Improvement
●    Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative student learning and teacher evaluation data to identify needs, inform decision-making, and guide instructional and curriculum improvements.
●    Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress toward academic curriculum priorities and student outcomes.
●    Research and collaborate with outside entities to inform and advance best practices in Indigenous and Western curriculum development, instructional strategies, and instructional design.                              ●    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, and community members.
●    Knowledge of and experience with 7-12 curriculum design and instructional practices.
●    Skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to inform curriculum and instructional decision-making.
●    Skills and ability in organization, time management, task prioritization, and record keeping.
●    Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully across a variety of audiences.  
●    Skills demonstrating integrity and a high-level of commitment and work ethic.
●    Ability to develop reports, presentations, and systems that support decision-making and continuous improvement. 
●    Ability to design and lead effective professional learning and development, and facilitate adult learning.
●    Ability to lead, coordinate, and guide committees toward shared goals.
●    Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure.
●    Ability to use computers, specialized software, and/or other electronic equipment to fulfill job functions to include software to analyze and manage data, generate reports and make presentations.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree and five (5) years of teacher leadership at a level II license.
Preferred Qualifications
●    Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction
●    Experience working with Native American students and Native American or Tribal entities. 
●    School administrator license.