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Job Description
Position Type:
Administrative/Management
Date Posted:
5/27/2025
Location:
Administration Office
Closing Date:
06/03/2025
Academics and Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator ~ Secondary
52 week positions
DDWIAA, Class A-II $1941 - 2197 per week + Benefits
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to Lead district curriculum review and implementation across elementary and/or secondary levels, directing content specialists and content area committees. Supports teachers in creating and revising materials, and coordinates curriculum adoption. Integrates racial equity and culturally responsive practices. Guides the work of Tier 1 (Learning Leadership Teams), Tier 2 (Data Review Teams), and facilitates targeted professional development for interventionists within the district & Minnesota Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MN-MTSS) framework. Oversees district-
wide assessments and ensures MN-MTSS fidelity in collaboration with Elementary/Secondary Directors and principals.
Minimum Qualifications:- Masters degree in Curriculum & Instruction, School Administration, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in English Language Arts instructionor related fields such as special education, demonstrating a strong understanding of classroom practice.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in an administrative or leadership role (principal, coordinator, lead).
- Training in MTSS or equivalent experience, demonstrating a working knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support.
- Working towards meeting the Phase 1 requirements of the Minnesota READ Act, indicating a commitment to literacy development.
- LETRS Certification or Certified Facilitator
- Experience in design and delivery of professional development; and meeting facilitation with education partners and community groups.
- Completion of MnMTSS District Leadership Team 6-part training
- Direct experience supervising and evaluating instruction staff.
- Comprehensive understanding of Minnesota Academic Standards across content areas.
- In-depth knowledge of curriculum review, development, and teaching materials.
- Extensive knowledge of K-12 student development and effective, culturally responsive practices.
- Understanding of continuous improvement models, data analysis for organizationaladvancement, and the MnMTSS framework.
- Familiarity with district strategic plans, assessment systems, and reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of staff supervision, evaluation, personnel management, and professional development principles.
- Understanding of data analysis techniques for interpreting information and generating reports.
- Skill in directing curriculum teams for standards alignment and effective instruction.
- Highly developed communication skills for clear interaction with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to facilitate meetings, build consensus, and collaborate effectively.
- Skill in creating and delivering impactful professional learning for educators.
- Ability to integrate an equity lens into curriculum and professional learning.
- Skill in analyzing data to inform instruction and improve outcomes for diverse learners.
- Ability to support the implementation and monitoring of curriculum, improvement processes, and MTSS.
- Strong skills in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Excellent skills in managing tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency in technology for productivity, communication, and curriculum management.
- Skill in supervising, mentoring, and evaluating instructional staff.
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement- Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
- Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium
- District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
- District-provided at no cost to employee
- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Duluth Public Schools
Show moreDuluth, or Onigamiising in Ojibwe, is the seat of St. Louis County, the largest city in the northern two-thirds of Minnesota, and the fourth largest city in the state. It is located on the western tip of Lake Superior and its city limits encompass 67 square miles of land and nearly 50 square miles of water. It is part of the Twin Ports metropolitan statistical area which includes all of Wisconsin's Douglas County, and Minnesota's Carlton, Lake, and Saint Louis counties which boasts a population of 291,638, ranked as the 170th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
After years of building economic diversity, Duluth is growing into a robust regional economic, medical, aviation, higher education, outdoor recreation and arts center. Duluth has long been recognized as an innovative region that is supported by a wide variety of services and industries, including the largest, farthest inland freshwater port, the Port of Duluth-Superior.
The city also boasts a vibrant arts culture, home to art museums, theater, and numerous festivals throughout the year. It is the home of two colleges and a university whose local sports teams include nationally ranked and championship teams.
Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent, competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, life, and disability coverage. A pension plan, tax-sheltered annuities program, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health care savings plan and employee assistance program round out the district’s robust benefits program.
The district pays a significant portion of the premium for medical hospitalization, dental and prescription coverage for employees and dependents and offers Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funding.
The district also has generous provisions for vacation, holidays, family and medical leave and other types of paid and unpaid leave. The district recently added Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth to our list of paid holidays.
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