Academic Rigor and Curriculum Lead Job at Excel Prep, Champaign, IL

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  • Excel Prep
  • Champaign, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

ExcelPrep is a neurodiverse-inclusive private school that integratesDirect Instruction, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Precision Teachingto accelerate learner outcomes. TheCurriculum and Academic Rigor Leadensures that ExcelPreps academic programming meets the highest standards of instructional excellence, alignment with student learning goals, and fidelity to evidence-based practice.

This leader will coach, develop, and evaluate teachers and interventionists while guiding the academic and instructional design across subjects and grade levels.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Leadership

  • Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of ExcelPreps academic and instructional frameworks.
  • Ensure all curriculum aligns with ExcelPreps mission of equity, precision, and neurodiverse inclusion.
  • Evaluate and adapt curriculum sequences usingDirect Instruction (DI)and complementary instructional models.
  • Develop pacing guides, progress monitoring systems, and mastery-based data reviews.

Instructional Coaching and Professional Development

  • Provide weekly observation, feedback, and coaching cycles for teachers and interventionists.
  • Model high-fidelity instructional delivery using DI, fluency-based instruction, and explicit teaching principles.
  • Create and facilitate ongoing professional development in data-based decision making, instructional design, and learner engagement.
  • Support new staff onboarding and DI skill acquisition through training and guided practice.

Academic Rigor and Data Accountability

  • Lead data review meetings with staff to analyze student performance trends and identify acceleration opportunities.
  • Establish measurable academic targets and monitor fidelity of implementation across classrooms.
  • Collaborate with BCBAs and clinical teams to ensure academic programming integrates behavioral and communication goals.
  • Develop performance rubrics and academic rigor standards that align with ExcelPreps outcome metrics.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve on the School Leadership Team and advise on instructional priorities, curriculum purchases, and assessment tools.
  • Partner with the Clinical Director and Head of School to maintain consistency between academic and therapeutic models.
  • Foster a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and evidence-based excellence.

Qualifications

  • Required:
    • ValidIllinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
    • Minimum3 years teaching or instructional leadership experience
    • Demonstrated proficiency inDirect Instruction (DI)methodologies
    • Deep understanding of evidence-based interventions, progress monitoring, and individualized instruction
  • Preferred:
    • Experience working withneurodiverse learners(autism, ADHD, learning disabilities)
    • Familiarity withABA and Precision Teaching principles
    • Experience training or supervising educators and intervention staff
    • Masters degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field

Core Competencies

  • Instructional design expertise
  • Strong data analysis and coaching skills
  • Leadership presence and cultural competence
  • Commitment to inclusion, equity, and high expectations
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Opportunity to shape a growing, innovative educational model in Chicago

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