Schoolwide Curriculum Leader

The Schoolwide Curriculum Leader is instrumental in defining and consistently evaluating the curriculum at HKIS, ensuring it reflects our shared philosophy and advances our mission, vision, and strategic objectives. As a critical member of the Professional Learning Team (PLT), this role fosters systems and relationships that embody our commitments in the educational experiences of all students. This leader will manage curriculum development in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Physical Education, while also integrating health, wellbeing, and social-emotional learning (SEL) to create a comprehensive program from R1 to Grade 12. Through collaborative leadership and innovative approaches, the Curriculum Leader ensures that our curriculum effectively meets the needs of students and aligns with global trends, firmly rooted in the mission, vision, and values of HKIS.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Leadership in Teaching & Learning through Curriculum
• Collaborate with principals, instructional coaches, and divisional teams to formulate, implement, and evaluate school improvement goals.
• Lead the design and alignment of the curriculum, ensuring coherence and vertical integration across divisions.
• Facilitate curriculum retreats and review processes as part of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Review Cycle.
• Develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders and collect feedback on curriculum and program development.
• Work with the Professional Learning Team (PLT) to:
o Enhance the leadership skills of teacher leaders.
o Support principals and associate principals in their instructional leadership roles.
o Partner with instructional coaches to advance divisional and schoolwide teaching and learning objectives.
• Maintain proactive communication with principals regarding professional development, curriculum, and school improvement strategies for faculty and parents.
• Assist in WASC processes, including planning, facilitation, and monitoring of self-study and continuous improvement cycles.
• Contribute to WASC documentation, such as annual, mid-cycle, and self-study reports.

Curriculum Development
• Partner with the PLT, educational leaders, and teacher leaders to embed essential components (e.g., student learning outcomes, standards, benchmarks, and assessments) across subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Humanities, Physical Education, and the integration of Health, Wellbeing, and Social Emotional Learning.
• Align the intended, enacted, and assessed curriculum to improve teaching and learning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the R–12 curriculum scope and sequence, ensuring that resources and instructional units are regularly evaluated and enhanced.
• Support teacher teams and instructional coaches in achieving vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment and developing units of study that meet external standards and align with the school’s mission and vision.
• Monitor implementation progress across divisions and subjects, identifying needs and strategies for ongoing improvement.
• Advocate for curriculum as a dynamic framework that guides instructional practices and assessments to improve student learning outcomes.

Professional Development. As part of the Professional Learning Team (PLT):
• Collaborate with the Professional Learning Coordinator and Director of Curricular Programs to ensure that professional learning aligns with the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Design and implement effective professional learning opportunities for faculty and stakeholders, supporting key curricular initiatives such as transfer goals, collaborative practices, and discipline-specific shifts.
• Align professional development with standards-based, backward design principles, ensuring coherence between curriculum and instructional practices.
• Lead divisional engagement, including new teacher orientation, and foster a collaborative culture within the HKIS professional learning community.
• Collect and analyze data on the impact of professional development, including surveys and outcomes, to guide continuous improvement.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external workshops and events that enhance curricular implementation and strategic development.

Research & Evaluation
• Collaborate with divisional leaders, instructional coaches, and the PLT to create processes for gathering and analyzing school-level data that inform strategic decisions and enhance student outcomes.
• Work closely with the Data Services Manager and instructional coaches to facilitate system-wide academic data analysis, ensuring actionable insights for ongoing improvement.
• Promote evidence-informed practices, leveraging research and evaluations to anticipate future learning trends and develop adaptive strategies.
• Commit to continuous professional growth through research, development, and engagement with global best practices via workshops and conferences.

Other
• Provide additional leadership and support as needed to ensure the effective operation of the entire school.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as required to enhance and strengthen departmental contributions and the overall functioning of the school.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Master’s Degree in curriculum, instruction, assessment, or a related field (either completed or in progress).

Experience:
• A minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience, ideally encompassing both primary and secondary contexts in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Humanities, and/or Physical Education, Health, Wellbeing, and Social Emotional Learning.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering professional learning programs for educators.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams, establishing protocols and norms that foster a culture of collaboration.
• Commitment to nurturing a community of belonging where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered, recognizing that belonging is vital for growth, wellbeing, and success. Experience in honoring diverse backgrounds and differences while fostering shared connections, integrating these principles into teaching, curriculum, assessment, and faculty development.
• Mastery of the Understanding by Design framework for curriculum development.
• Experience in an international school setting is preferred.

Required Skills:

Expertise in curricular frameworks:
• Comprehensive understanding of academic standards and the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
• Practical knowledge of key frameworks, including Common Core ELA, C3 Social Studies, SHAPE America, and Advanced Placement.
• Proficiency in Inquiry-Based and Experiential Learning, with a strong application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Experience in integrating service learning and operationalizing the school’s mission through curriculum design.
• Awareness of current trends and challenges in developing R–12 international school programs that prepare students for a complex, interconnected world.

Skill in leading collaborative curriculum development:
• Proven success in guiding groups of educators in developing curricula that align with the school’s mission and respond to emerging trends.
• Expertise in integrated, constructivist, and inquiry-based methodologies, ensuring that learning experiences foster curiosity and deep understanding.
• Knowledge of current research and innovations, including generative AI, strategies for fostering belonging in transient communities, and the integration of Social Emotional Learning (R–12).
• Proficient in facilitating adult learning and crafting impactful workshops for both small and large groups using Adaptive Schools principles to build trust, respect, and collaborative norms.
• Commitment to cultivating a culture of professional growth, where collaboration drives continuous improvement and alignment with strategic priorities.

Interpersonal Qualities:
• Dynamic and knowledgeable educational leader, inspiring teams through a shared purpose and vision.
• Adaptable and responsive, capable of managing multiple priorities while addressing the needs of diverse faculty and administrators.
• Skilled collaborator, fostering strong relationships across varied backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.
• Thrives in environments where ideas are freely exchanged, dialogue adheres to collaborative norms, and decisions are made collectively.
• Organized and dependable, ensuring consistent follow-through on tasks and strategic initiatives.
• Celebrates and amplifies the contributions of others, promoting a culture of recognition and shared success.

Child Protection Statement:
• At HKIS, the welfare of each child is our utmost priority. We are dedicated to ensuring that our students are protected from harm and exploitation, with their welfare safeguarded.

How to apply
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