Kristi Dufour

Instructional Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and oversee instructional departments including ELA/ELD, Math, Science, History/Social Studies, and World Languages.
• Facilitate key leadership meetings, such as Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) and Core Meetings for Instructional Support Services (ISS), and regular presentations to K12 principal meetings/working groups to drive district-wide educational goals.
• Support the adoption and implementation of core instructional materials and supplemental applications. (Examples: ELD-New Courses, History- Savvas/FAIR Act, ELA- Amira Reading Difficulties Screener)
• Evaluate staff and administrators, including assigned group of site principals and division personnel, to ensure high-quality leadership, instructional direction, and system support.
• Development and Oversight of MTSS Liaisons inclusive of the establishment of metrics for the role, development and expansion of the team, and coordination with administrators to support effective implementation of this new resource.
• Expand Instructional Coaching System to include MLL TOSAs and Math TOSAs

Development of Instructional Resources/Tools

• Response to System Needs: Sensitive Topics, Supplemental Materials, Update of 3rd Grade History Materials to a digital resource, Big 4 Resources, Language Commitments District Wide, MLL Master Plan, AI usage and instructional considerations

Program Administration & Compliance

• Direct specialized programs such as English Learners (TK-12), Dual Language Immersion (DLI), GATE, and Multi-Tiered System of Support Liaisons (MTSS).
• Lead Charter School management, encompassing regular monitoring, material revisions, renewals, and initial application processes.
• Other Program Oversight/Support has included State and Federal Programs, ,Expanded Learning (Elementary Summer School), tutoring programs (UCR/College Corps), and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) departments.
• Ensure compliance as legal mandates require instructional shifts and manage board policy revisions related to specific areas of instructional oversight.

Strategic Planning & Fiscal Management

• Monitor Funding Allocations connected to instructional areas of oversight,, including monitoring LCAP actions, managing related budgets, and reporting results for implementation of instructional programs. Ensure fiscal alignment with district priorities.
• Communicate with the Board of Education alongside the extended Director team to prepare and present instructional reports, updates, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Research and Assessment regarding instruction assessment system, adding/refining assessments, and scheduling
• Develop and Refine System for Professional Development to more effectively support areas of instructional priority and address all required system needs inclusive of sub availability

Operational Support & Community Engagement

• Coordinate events including the Spelling Bee, Celebrating Student Excellence, and Public Library Event for Read Across America.
• Support of Parent Groups Provide leadership and support for the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). Other group support has included DAAPAC District African American Parent Advisory Committee, SOMOS Dual Language Immersion Parent Group, GATE Family Meetings, and leading the start up of a new RUSD parent group (La Comunidad Latina).
• Resolve complex instructional matters by addressing staff, parent, and/or community concerns.
• Management of communications, including district-wide elementary teacher newsletter, support for District translators.
• Appreciation and Recognition: Development of division staff appreciation and recognition

Instructional Leadership & Academic Excellence

• Data Driven Instructional Models
• District/State Assessment Coordination
• Staff Development/Mentoring
• Leadership & Team building

Strategic Operations & Fiscal Management

• Budgeting & School Plan
• Evaluation of School Operations
• Daily Site and Program Related Decision Making
• Enrollment & Student Placement
• Excellent Organizational Skills

Culture, Safety, & Community Engagement

• Student Discipline & Incentive Programs
• School Security/Safety
• Parent & Community Involvement Programs

• Supervision, discipline, and monitoring of students.
• Development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance, including suspensions and expulsions.
• Implementation & Creation of Positive Behavior Program