Director of Secondary Teaching Learning
Director of Secondary Teaching Learning
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent the Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning is responsible for oversight and leadership in the areas of secondary curriculum and PK12 math supports. This position assists buildings with goals and action planning curriculum review and development of instructional practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in Educational Administration Curriculum or related field
- Valid Iowa Administrator license with Evaluator endorsement
- Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
- Minimum of two years of successful leadership experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum and Program Review
- Assumes a leadership role in secondary programs including development of instructional practices grade level and course standards and assessment.
- Facilitates curriculum review process.
- Facilitates curriculum/program review team in collaboration with building administrators.
- Collaborates with curriculum review teams to monitor implementation of prioritized standards and instructional resources.
- Partners with the Teaching & Learning team to support systemic decisions of curriculum.
- Provides oversight and support for systemic math implementation.
- Organizes all 612 core standards documents.
Building Leadership Collaboration and Coaching
- Assists in developing monitoring and supporting continuous improvement plans
- Assists in implementation of building action plans and goal attainment
- Collaborates within the PLC process using data to develop classroom instructional strategies
- Collaborates with building teams to support secondary curriculum instruction and assessment
- Reviews and shares assessment data with stakeholders
- Maintains regular communication with buildings and district administration concerning world language computer science language arts math science and social studies programs.
Professional Development and Support
- Coleads district level professional learning within the six focus areas of Teaching & Learning
- Creates and facilitates professional learning focused on a data management system to support PLCs staff and administrators in crafting goals and making databased decisions
- Coordinates the implementation and support of PLCs across the district.
- Provides guidance and support for teachers related to parent/guardian relations.
- Engages in professional development related to functions and responsibilities of position.
- Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations.
PK12 Math Intervention & MTSS
- Collaborates with the Math Implementation Specialist to monitor coordinate and assess the district math program.
- Delivers effective math professional learning for administrators teachers and parents.
- Collaborates with the Math Implementation Specialist to provide leadership in the development and oversight of math support programs.
- Collaborates with Instructional Services staff to support literacy and social emotional behavior and mental health to align MultiTiered System of Support (MTSS) in all areas.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Prepares communication regarding curriculum instruction and assessment.
- Completes all required training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of current and best practices in curriculum instruction assessment staff development and educational coaching
- Strong foundational knowledge of evidencebased mathematics instruction and research on teaching mathematics
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in datadriven decisionmaking
- Excellent interpersonal problem solving and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to provide educational coaching and lead professional development
- Ability to maintain appointment levels of confidentiality
- Proficient in technology related to areas of responsibility
- Competent working in a culturally diverse environment
In evaluating candidates for this position Johnston Community School District may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Moderate sitting walking and standing
- Occasional stooping squatting bending and kneeling
- Carrying and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Use of hands to finger handle and feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms
- Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Indoor work environment primarily in an office or school setting
- Ability to travel within the district
DISTRICT STATEMENT
Johnston Community School District is an equalopportunity affirmativeaction employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race national origin religion sex disability sexual orientation gender identity color age marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Director of Human Resources 6510 NW 62nd Ave Johnston IA.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
