Assistant Director of Curriculum

Brief Description Under the direction of the Director of Early Education, the Assistant Director of Curriculum provides instructional and curriculum leadership for the Preschool program, ensuring fidelity to curriculum, high-quality instructional practice, and compliance with the Department of Education, State Education Department regulations, and DOHMH Article 47 requirements. Directly supervises teachers; leads observation/feedback cycles; ensures IEP alignment and progress monitoring; co-leads professional learning; and partners laterally with the Assistant Director of Social Services & Operations to deliver a coherent Preschool experience for students and families. Essential Duties JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead curriculum implementation and fidelity checks; maintain alignment with New York State Learning Standards and approved program frameworks. • Directly supervise teachers, including conducting classroom observations, providing coaching, and completing formal performance evaluations in alignment with agency policy. • Oversee lesson planning, assessment practices, and progress-monitoring systems to ensure instructional documentation is accurate, complete, and high-quality. • Maintain systems of accountability (i.e. Team meetings) to maintain full IEP compliance, including mandated related services, one-to-one paraprofessional assignments, and Behavior Intervention Plans. • Serve as a resource person for staff with regard to procedures and responsibilities when participating in CPSE meetings, including Annual Reviews and Kindergarten transitions. • Ensure that data collection and assessments are developed and recorded, in order to track progress towards IEP goals. • Ensure curricular activity remains in compliance with DOE and SED requirements; prepare required instructional documentation for audits and licensure reviews. • Partner with the AD of Social Services & Operations to ensure family engagement and communication practices align with instructional priorities and support student success. • Investigate and help resolve parent/guardian concerns, instructional issues, and staff incidents in a timely and professional manner. • Participate in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and assignment of instructional staff; recommend methods to strengthen recruitment and retention. • Enforce instructional and operational structures within the Preschool program and recommend system improvements to optimize staff coordination and use of resources. Non-essential Duties • Conduct regular department meetings with staff. • Provide decision-making support to staff. • Oversee inventory of curriculum materials and equipment and reviews the material orders for teaching and therapy staff. Requirements Formal education required: Master’s Degree in Special Education New York State Certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administration and Supervision (SAS) required New York State Certification in related field, such as special education, annotations in TVI or Multiple-Severe disabilities, speech and language disabilities, required. Previous Experience Required Minimum of five years teaching experience in early childhood special education including classroom, SEIT, and/or evaluation experience. Experience in the 4410 early childhood special education community preferred. Summary Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients! We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits: • Excellent individual/family benefits • Generous paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Life insurance • Flexible spending accounts • 403(b) retirement plan St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO