Application Deadline6/21/2026Position Start Date8/10/2026
Director of K-12 Social Studies
Anticipated Start Date: August 10, 2026
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
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Valid New York State School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification required.
Curriculum Related Responsibilities:
Oversees the overall function and delivery of ESM’s K-12 Social Studies Curriculum with an emphasis on vertical and horizontal articulation within, and between all grade levels.
Maintains an understanding of NYSED P-12 Social Studies Standards and can support the implementation K-12.
Conducts annual needs assessment in collaboration with Administration and Faculty to determine short-term and long-term goals for K-12 Social Studies curriculum.
Provides K-12 staff development aligned with instructional best practices in the field of Social Studies Education.
Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate assessments to provide data on student achievement (including benchmark assessments and interventions).
Supervision Related Responsibilities:
Supervises the K-12 Social Studies curriculum through formal and informal teacher observation, evaluation, and implementation of professional development.
Determines, plans, and/or implements professional development, in coordination with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to promote district vision, goals, and initiatives.
Assists in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of professional staff members within the K-12 Social Studies curriculum.
Managerial Related Responsibilities:
Assists with organizing and implementation of New York State Social Studies Assessments K-12.
Coordinates the selection and ordering of materials and supplies for the department.
Compensation: As per Administrator's Contract