Lansing School District

Director of Learning Design and Practice (PK-12)

Lansing, MI · Director

Sponsorship not specified$107k-$116kDetected 40 days ago

Project ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Ensures all students have access to high-quality, standards-aligned instruction through a coherent system that integrates curriculum, assessment, instructional excellence, intervention, enrichment, and educator development.
We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.
As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, and consensus-building skills.
Ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of a guaranteed and viable K-12 curriculum.
Develop, implement, and monitor a districtwide instructional framework that promotes high-quality Tier I instruction and student achievement.
Support instructional decision-making through the effective use of assessment and student performance data.
Lead classroom walkthrough processes and instructional rounds.
Partner with school and district leaders to ensure consistency, fidelity, and effectiveness of instructional programs and initiatives.

Valid Michigan Administrator Certificate or eligibility to obtain appropriate administrative certification as required by state regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with educators, administrators, families, community members, and governing boards.
Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Systems Design, Learning Design, Educational Administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of successful educational leadership experience at the school or district level.
Demonstrated experience leading curriculum development, instructional improvement, and professional learning initiatives.
Knowledge of curriculum design, standards-based instruction, assessment practices, and continuous improvement processes.
Experience facilitating professional learning communities (PLCs), instructional coaching, and educator development programs.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize student achievement and instructional data to support decision-making and school improvement.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience leading collaborative teams and building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), intervention frameworks, and strategies for improving student outcomes.
Evidence of successful leadership in diverse educational settings and commitment to outcomes for all students.

Ability to develop coherent systems that align curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and student support structures.
Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning outcomes across K-12 and core content areas.
Establish systems for identifying, prioritizing, and monitoring essential standards, learning targets, pacing, and instructional expectations.
Design and implement comprehensive professional learning systems aligned to district priorities and instructional goals.
Support instructional coaching, leadership development, and collaborative learning structures.
equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

This listing is sourced directly from Lansing School District's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.