BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction of the Chief Academic Officer, support instruction in schools and to effectively supervise principals and instructional initiatives facilitating the alignment to the District’s Strategic Plan*.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise, 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 District Strategic Plan;
- 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 K-8 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 K-8 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 twelve (12) years of successful teaching or administrative experience, seven (7) 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.
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
Management Salary Range 53
225 day work year