Director of Instructional Systems

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build-out of instructional data systems, including assessment trackers, progress monitoring tools, and data dashboards.
• Design and support aligned response systems (e.g., CTMs, practice clinics, and professional development) so School Leadership Teams can act on data.
• Translate academic priorities into clear workflows, templates, and expectations for school teams.
• Build reporting structures that enable leaders to quickly identify trends, gaps, and root causes.
• Ensure all tools are intuitive, streamlined, and aligned to the realities of school operations.
• Develop and codify non-negotiables for system usage to ensure consistency and rigor across all primary schools.
• Refined reporting structures and practices used by leadership to monitor academic performance and instructional effectiveness.
• Lead the rollout of instructional systems, including but not limited to, assessment practices, progress monitoring cycles, and data routines.
• Model, co-facilitate, and coach school leadership teams to execute instructional systems across their schools.
• Establish clear expectations for how these systems are used by school management and school-based teams.
• Work alongside SLMs to support strong execution, providing targeted, direct guidance where implementation is inconsistent.
• Monitor execution across regions, using observation and leader feedback to identify strengths and gaps.
• Ensure instructional systems are embedded in regular leadership and instructional routines.
• Track both the consistency and quality of instructional systems implementation across schools.
• Maintain accuracy and reliability of data structures and reporting.
• Engage school leadership in reviewing implementation trends and identifying areas for improvement.
• Distinguish between compliance and meaningful execution.
• Identify patterns that impact instructional quality and student outcomes.
• Address systems issues and challenges through clear feedback, support, and adjustments.
• Partner with the MDIS to surface risks and contribute to academic health insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in education, including instructional leadership, data, or systems-related roles.
• Previous principal experience highly preferred.
• Experience with data-driven instruction, assessment design, and progress monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build or implement systems that impact student outcomes.
• Experience working with or supporting school leaders or instructional teams.