Job Description
Job Location: Academic Center - Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $89,145.00 - $104,645.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Category: Executive
Position Title: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Full-time 12-Month Employee
Salary Schedule: Director CNOF2025
Position Code: SEACOF 111/2220
Salary Range: $89,145.00 - $104,645.00
Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent
Office Location: Academic Center
Work Schedule: This position will be on-site 4-5 days a week
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) Director is a key instructional leader responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of UVA's academic programs. This role provides strategic leadership across curriculum design, literacy and numeracy initiatives, K–12 assessments, data analysis, and professional development to ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students.
Working closely with the Superintendent and Deputy Academic Officer, the CIA Director collaborates with school leaders and instructional staff to strengthen teaching practices and improve student outcomes. This position also serves as the primary liaison with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) and leads district-wide professional learning and instructional support efforts.
The CIA Director uses student achievement data to guide instructional decisions, identify areas of need, and implement targeted support for staff and school leaders. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and UVA policies while fostering a culture of academic excellence and student-centered learning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the Superintendent and Deputy Academic Officer in leading academic programs, departmental priorities, and organizational goals through effective communication, implementation, and alignment of the district’s academic strategy
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- Leads the selection, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of high-quality digital instructional materials and resources aligned to state standards, curriculum goals, and the needs of a K–12 online learning environment
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- Serves as the primary liaison and implementation lead for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), supporting school improvement through professional development, coaching, evaluation frameworks, instructional rubrics, collaborative learning practices, data monitoring, and continuous improvement processes
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- Oversees the design, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive literacy and numeracy initiatives that strengthen instructional practices, improve student achievement, and establish clear learning expectations across all grade levels
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- Monitors state policy updates, mandates, and compliance requirements related to curriculum and instruction while overseeing the implementation of high-quality reading and mathematics curricula and instructional programs
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- Oversees the development, administration, and analysis of K–12 assessment systems — including benchmark, formative, summative, and state assessments — to ensure effective progress monitoring and data-informed instructional decision-making
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- Analyzes district, school, classroom, and student performance data to identify trends, determine instructional needs, and develop targeted recommendations for support, intervention, and continuous academic improvement
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- Plans, facilitates, and evaluates high-quality professional development for instructional staff, leaders, and administrators focused on curriculum implementation, instructional best practices, assessment literacy, leadership development, and student engagement in virtual learning environments
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- Leads strategic planning and delivery of district-wide professional development for End-of-Year and Beginning-of-Year cycles, coordinating with school leadership, system-level directors, and internal and external stakeholders to address priority needs
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- Collaborates with school leaders and academic teams to provide ongoing instructional support, strengthen educator effectiveness, and ensure fidelity of curriculum implementation
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- Directs the ongoing alignment and review of curricula to state standards, including coordinating vendor partnerships, scheduling professional development, monitoring implementation progress, and tracking purchases and program needs
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- Collaborates with the federal programs team and other departments to identify funding opportunities, align program initiatives with grant requirements, and ensure academic expenditures remain within approved budget parameters
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- Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of policies, rules, and regulations
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- Protects the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and uses discretion in sharing such information within legal confines
- Travels occasionally to support statewide mandated test administration and to participate in student-sponsored events
- Performs all other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the Position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Build Relationships: Demonstrates genuine care and connection, establishes trust, and
fosters collaboration, creating a supportive and cohesive work environment.
- Create Accountability: Sets high standards, promotes ownership and responsibility,
drives performance, and ensures team members meet their responsibilities, contributing
to organizational effectiveness.
- Communicate Effectively: Articulates a clear vision, inspires others, and delivers timely
messages, and facilitates open communication across the organization.
- Drive Change: Navigates and communicates change with resilience, inspiring the team
to adapt and grow, leading initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.
- Develop People: Nurtures talent, empowers others, creates a culture of continuous
learning, and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Think Critically: Analyzes complex situations, makes informed decisions, and applies
emotional intelligence, and solves problems to drive strategic outcomes using data and
insights.
- Inspire Others: Demonstrates authenticity, builds trust and respect, communicates a
compelling vision, and engages others to create a sense of purpose and motivation.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability - Manages competing demands; changes the approach to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability - Follows instructions; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time.
- Honesty - Acts with integrity; truthful; refuses to steal, cheat, or deceive.
- Cooperation - Exhibits objectivity and openness to work with others.
- Self-Discipline - Acts responsibly; works hard to reach goals; follows through on commitments.
- Self-motivation - Sets and achieves personally challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
- Personal Appearance - Wears attire that is appropriate for the work environment.
- Courteousness - Treats others with respect and consideration.
- Effective Communication - Speaks and listens well; communicates in ways appropriate to the situation and audience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those an employee typically performs in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
BENEFITS:
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life; short-term disability; long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; employee assistance program; flexible spending account.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description summarizes the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this position’s role in the organization. The position description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This position description does not list duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.
All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employee or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.
University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of seven years of related professional work experience as an educational leader in online learning environments and non-traditional or traditional public schools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree +30
- State and Administrator Certification
- 5 + years of experience as an educational leader
- 4 + years in online learning environments
- 3 + years of charter or traditional school system
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
