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Office: Office of Teaching and Learning

Date Posted: 3/20/2026

Salary Range: 1-5 / $115,320 - $130,146

NTE Date: N/A

Position Overview

The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development.

Divisions/Teams

• The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supports schools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced and enriched instruction, and curriculum and assessment innovation.

• The Early Childhood Education division supports schools and families in providing PreK students with comprehensive learning experiences that foster confidence and independence. Approximately 6,000 children ages three to five attend early childhood classrooms in 78 elementary schools across the district, including several schools that offer Head Start programming. The division also manages Early Stages programming which works exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child find system to identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability. The division also manages the implementation of DCPS' Head Start grant.

• The Language Acquisition division welcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process of identifying Multilingual Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that support English language acquisition and academic growth. This includes support during the academic day and as part of ELSAP, which is a targeted summer program for ML students. The LAD also manages DCPS compliance with the DC Language Access Act, providing translation and interpretation resources to school and central teams.

• The Professional Learning and Educational Technology division sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as creates systems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, district PD and other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPS offices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.

• The Specialized Instruction division works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non–disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.

The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supports schools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced and enriched instruction, and curriculum and assessment innovation.

The Director, Arts is responsible for using their expertise in visual arts, digital arts, performing arts, and music curriculum and instruction to assist with the management of key arts initiatives and the development of engaging curriculum and effective professional development. The Director also will oversee the implementation of multiple models of school support that ensure responsiveness to schools’ needs, including the ongoing development and implementation of professional development.

The Director, Arts will report to the Senior Deputy Chief, Content and Curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets the vision for the curriculum, instruction, programming, and school-based support for arts in DCPS school teams, with a focus on creating and sustaining high-quality teaching and learning and equity.
• Applies arts curriculum development expertise to setting criteria and framework for developing rigorous college and career preparation curricula.
• Applies instructional expertise to improving the effectiveness of arts instruction.
• Works with instructional superintendents and school leaders to assess needs of arts teachers, content area teachers, and LEAP leaders; and supervises the creation of professional development opportunities and school-based supports to address those needs and increase the quality of arts instruction and district-wide programs, interventions, and initiatives.
• Provides professional development to school-based leadership.
• Supports school-based leadership teams by participating in instructional walkthroughs and observations in arts classrooms.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of arts professional development sessions and plans for continuous improvement.
• Oversees the management of district-supported arts programs; and develops strategy and clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for these and other projects that are easily translated into individual work goals and deliverables.
• Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.
• Helps manage the analysis and presentation of data and progress of data-driven initiatives for senior leadership team and external audiences; communicates progress to key stakeholder groups; and incorporates their input.
• Interviews and surveys other colleagues and management teams to determine opportunities for improvement; researches specific issues; and develops detailed recommendations and implementation plans to resolve the issues.
• Builds relationships and liaises with various internal departments to drive collaboration and project success; and interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders.
• Manages a team of people who support the implementation of assessments, interventions, and curriculum design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in performing or visual/media art and five to seven years of related work experience, including three to five years of teaching experience centered in the arts, and managerial or administrative experience.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Skilled in a wide range of strategies and approaches related to music, visual, and digital arts education, in addition to K-12 education.
• Results-oriented with ability to collect and analyze data and evaluate program outcomes.
• Motivated, self-directed, and proactive problem solver with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work.
• Flexibility, team orientation, positive attitude, and willingness to contribute at all levels to ensure successful implementation.
• Highly-organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience with project planning and implementation.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adept at maintaining relationships with various constituencies.
• An understanding of large urban school districts, a focus on results and continuous improvement, and a commitment to improving public education for all students in DC Public Schools.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact dcps.eeo-ada@k12.dc.gov.