PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under direction of the Chief Academic Officer or designee, support instruction in schools and to effectively support and/or evaluate principals and instructional initiatives facilitating the alignment to the District’s vision TK-Adult School.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Support, evaluate, coach and develop school leadership;
- Assess and evaluate the delivery of high quality instructional practices;
- Collaborate with principal and Instructional Leadership Teams to identify best practices aligned with the District vision;
- Develop and implement instructional strategies to improve student achievement;
- Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional initiatives and practices;
- Collaborate with site leadership to develop standards based curriculum;
- Responsible for professional development programs for elementary administrators and teachers;
- Collaborate with site leadership to develop and monitor the effectiveness of Instructional Leadership Teams;
- Assist with the coordination of TK-Adult School leadership for the district’s literacy coaches;
- Coordinate the use of data in instructional decision making;
- Responsible for monitoring instructional materials and validating instructional materials compliance;
- Collaborate with principals to develop bell schedules and adhere to State instructional minutes requirements for schools;
- Maintain current knowledge of laws and Board policies related to TK-Adult Education;
- Prepare reports and briefings for the Board of Education;
- Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; chair or participate in various District committees regarding instructional programs or activities;
- Direct and monitor the development and implementation of Single Plans for Student Achievement;
- Marshal resources and services to focus on academic achievement for ALL students;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain a valid Administrative Services credential;
- Must have ten (10) years of successful teaching or administrative experience, five (5) of which must have been in administrative service requiring an Administrative Services Credential;
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; and
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships within the community with lay and professional individuals and groups, and with parents.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Plan, organize, control and direct instructional initiatives and activities.
- Supervise the performance of assigned personnel.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the instructional program.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
- Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned instructional activities.
- Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
- Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.
- Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
- See to read a variety of materials.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Oversee operations of instructional staff and services in NHUSD.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Any combination equivalent to: Master’s degree (Bachelor’s degree may be accepted) in Educational Leadership and five years of teaching experience.
OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s Degree/Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in curriculum or administration, or a closely related field;
- Knowledgeable of best instructional practices in education and professional learning communities
- Knowledge of strategic planning and current research in education;
- Ability to work effectively with certificated and classified personnel
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid California Class C driver’s license
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office environment
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work
SALARY & WORKYEAR:
- Management Salary Range 45/1-5
- 225 day work year
Board Approved: 4/19/22