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The Academies of Math and Science · 16 hours ago

Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The Academies of Math and Science is seeking a strategic, results-driven instructional leader to serve as Vice President of Curriculum & Instruction. This role is responsible for designing and implementing a high-quality academic program that drives student success and builds instructional excellence across the AMS network.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and ongoing refinement of a cohesive, standards-aligned academic program across all schools and grade levels

Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum within and across content areas

Balance network-wide academic soundness with state-specific standards and accountability requirements in Arizona, Arkansas, and Nevada

Translate the organization’s mission and values into clear instructional priorities and expectations

Oversee the selection, design, adaptation, and implementation of high-quality, research-based curricula

Ensure curricula are culturally responsive, rigorous, and aligned to the needs of AMS students and diverse learners

Establish clear guidance for scope and sequence, pacing, lesson planning, and use of instructional materials

Monitor curriculum implementation fidelity and adjust supports as needed to improve effectiveness

Define and champion a network-wide vision for excellent instruction

Develop and maintain instructional frameworks, rubrics, and look-fors that promote effective teaching practices

Support school leaders and instructional coaches in conducting high-quality observations, feedback, and coaching cycles

Promote evidence-based instructional strategies that increase student engagement, differentiation, and mastery of standards

Design and oversee a comprehensive teacher development system that supports educators at all stages of their careers

Ensure professional learning is: Job-embedded, Data-driven, Aligned to curriculum and instructional priorities

Lead the development of onboarding and induction programs for new teachers

Collaborate with school leaders to strengthen teacher retention through meaningful growth pathways and support structures

Support the development of internal teacher leaders and instructional coaches

Oversee a balanced assessment system that includes formative, interim, and summative measures

Partner with school leaders to analyze student achievement and growth data to inform instruction and interventions

Identify trends, gaps, and root causes impacting student performance

Use data to continuously refine curriculum, instructional strategies, and professional learning

Support schools in implementing effective MTSS/RTI frameworks

Serve as a strategic partner to principals and instructional leaders

Support school leaders in developing and executing school-based academic plans aligned to network priorities

Conduct regular academic reviews to assess instructional quality, leadership effectiveness, and student outcomes

Build principals’ capacity to lead adult learning and instructional improvement

Champion equity-centered instructional practices that address the needs of underserved and at-risk students

Ensure academic programs support English Learners, students with disabilities, and other special populations

Collaborate with student support teams to align academics with social-emotional learning and whole-child supports

Lead initiatives focused on closing achievement gaps and accelerating learning

Ensure curriculum and instructional practices comply with state, federal, and charter authorizer requirements

Support academic components of charter renewals, audits, and accountability reporting

Monitor school performance relative to state accountability systems and internal performance goals

Collaborate with network colleagues and teams to ensure alignment between academic goals and organizational systems

Partner with Talent teams on teacher recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and development

Support budgeting and resource allocation decisions related to curriculum, instructional materials, and professional learning

Qualification

K–12 instructional leadershipCurriculum designAssessment systemsEnglish Learner instructionInstructional coachingData-driven decision makingCompliance knowledgeEquity commitmentExecutive presenceTeacher developmentStrategic partnershipCollaborative leadership