Executive Director of Learning and Innovation

About the role

The Executive Director of Learning and Innovation provides district-wide leadership for the planning, implementation, communication, and continuous improvement of strategic instructional initiatives aligned with Strategic Vision 2037. Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent, the Executive Director works across departments and schools to translate district priorities into actionable plans with clear outcomes, responsibilities, timelines, measures of success, and systems for progress monitoring. The Executive Director partners with district and school leaders to strengthen instructional coherence; support effective implementation of curriculum, professional learning, and technology; advance secondary achievement and student pathways; and ensure district initiatives collectively prepare students for graduation and postsecondary success.

District Profile Rush-Henrietta serves more than 5,5500 culturally and ethnically diverse students in nine schools, and is known for its comprehensive academic offerings, award-winning music and arts programs, family and community services, and instructional technology. The district has received national and state recognition for its leadership in equity and inclusion, and has adopted a strategic plan called Vision 2037 that serves as a guiding star for an educational journey that begins with a robust foundation and a commitment to inclusivity and safety for every student.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Implementation and Continuous Improvement Lead project management for major district instructional and strategic initiatives, establishing clear goals, timelines, responsibilities, deliverables, and measures of success. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation and communication across departments and schools. Facilitate continuous-improvement cycles, including Plan-Do-Study-Act, to monitor implementation, evaluate impact, address barriers, and refine strategies. Develop progress-monitoring tools and communication structures that promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision making.
• Instructional Coherence Partner with district directors to support effective implementation and communication of K-12 curriculum. Support alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning experiences with the Portrait of a Graduate and NY Inspires. Coordinate implementation of district expectations for a High-Quality Instructional Core, GLEAM, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Use student outcomes, implementation data, instructional rounds, and stakeholder feedback to identify priorities for instructional improvement. Strengthen coherence among curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, enrichment, and professional learning.
• Professional Learning Collaborate with directors and school leaders to strengthen district systems for instructional coaching and job-embedded professional learning. Support effective coaching cycles and use evidence of implementation and student outcomes to evaluate impact and determine professional learning priorities. Coordinate with curriculum and technology leaders to ensure instructional technology and technology coaching support high-quality teaching and learning. Build leadership and educator capacity to implement district instructional priorities effectively.
• Secondary Achievement, CTE