Director of Academic Services

River Falls School District is seeking an passionate, enthusiastic, and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Academic Services. This full-time, permanent position begins on July 1, 2023.

The Director of Academic Services is responsible for leading district educational programming. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum development, instructional leadership, assessment coordination, and instructional data analysis.

The Director of Academic Services works collaboratively with the administrative team and Board of Education to:
* Develop and implement the District’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
* Identify District priorities in curriculum, instruction, and staff development.

The ideal candidate will:
* Have strong human relations skills.
* Understand professional learning communities; effective instruction; and curriculum development.
* Communicate, present information, and respond to questions effectively.
* Handle stressful situations, organize and maintain numerous details, and work independently.
* Hold or have the ability to obtain a School Director of Instruction and Principal license issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Essential responsibilities include:
* Act as adviser to the District Superintendent on all questions relating to curriculum, assessment, and instructional affairs of the District.
* Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC).
* Oversee gifted-talented opportunities; English language programming; River Falls eSchool; and federal/state Grants (excluding IDEA).
* Guide staff in the selection of instructional materials and resources, their modification and revision.
* Manage curriculum resource adoption in alignment with other budgeting priorities.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance co-paid by the school district and employee, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.