Executive Director of Teaching Learning
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Director of Teaching & Learning (P12 serves as a key district leader in advancing instructional excellence professional development and student achievement through a robust multitiered system of support for student learning. This position works collaboratively with district and school administrators teachers and staff to support highquality instruction curriculum alignment and professional growth opportunities across all grade levels (P12. Reporting directly to the Superintendent the Executive Director provides visionary leadership to enhance teaching and learning while ensuring alignment with district mission vision values and goals state standards and best practices. This position requires a high level of leadership initiative and dedication to ensuring the success of all students through effective teaching and learning practices across the P12 spectrum.
TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT
- FullTime; 12 months 260 days) UnionExemptCertificated
- Supervisor: Superintenden t
- 260 days/year; 8.0 hrs/day
- Salary: $185000
- Benefits
The position will remain open until filled. To be considered in the first review submit your application by April 14 2025.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Serve as a senior leader in the district collaborating with the Superintendent and executive team to advance strategic goals and initiatives specifically including the practice of districtwide Professional Learning Communities with strategic integration of state and federal categorical resources.
- Ensure efficient equitable datadriven and transparent allocation of the districts financial resources.
- Ensure a system of standards based instruction and assessment throughout the district.
- Support the continuous development of leadership skills in administrators across the district.
- Lead the districts P12 instructional programs ensuring curriculum standards coherence researchbased pedagogical practices and continuous improvement in student learning outcomes.
- Oversee professional development initiatives aligned with the districts strategic plan designing and implementing training programs that support teachers and administrators in effective instructional strategies assessment practices and leadership development.
- Support supervise and mentor assistant executive directors principals and instructional leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement high expectations and instructional excellence.
- Guide and support the implementation of inclusionary practices for all students ensuring equitable access to highquality instruction and resources through a multitiered system of academic support and intervention.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to oversee the induction mentoring and professional growth of new and experienced certificated staff.
- Collaborate with the technology department to stay abreast of developing educational technologies and opportunities.
- Provide leadership for the districts evaluation processes supporting administrators in implementing the districts evaluation frameworks; utilize the frameworks as supportive tools to improve professional practices across the district.
- Routinely monitor student achievement data and use datadriven decisionmaking to develop and implement instructional strategies measure program effectiveness and enhance student achievement.
- Lead the adoption and implementation of curriculum standards and instructional materials ensuring alignment with state and national expectations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including instructional staff principals district leaders community members and educational partners.
- Represent the district in state and regional education initiatives staying abreast of emerging trends and policies that impact teaching and learning.
- Act as a Superintendent designee when required assuming leadership responsibilities in the Superintendents absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership Curriculum & Instruction or a related field.
- Washington State Administrator Certification.
- Washington State Superintendent Certification or willingness to immediately enroll in a program to obtain certification with support from the district.
- Minimum of three years of successful school or school district administrative experience.
- Districtlevel leadership experience preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership curriculum development and professional learning.
- Strong knowledge of P12 education policies best practices and state/national education standards including state and federal categoriFcal programs.
- Exceptional skills in collaboration communication and problemsolving.
- Ability to independently lead and mentor staff foster innovation and drive systemic improvements in teaching and learning.
- Ability to independently administer district level decisions and plans in support of the districts strategic plan.
- Experience in development maintenance implementation and communication of school district policies and procedures.
- Experience in supervising and evaluating certificated personnel.
- Technological proficiency and ability to leverage digital tools for instruction assessment and data analysis.
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
- Ability to initiate and facilitate collaborative conversations that align with the districts mission vision and core principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering trust transparency and open communication.
- Capacity to navigate complex challenges implement strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
- Passion for public education and a deep commitment to supporting teachers and students in achieving excellence.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the evolving needs of the district and its schools.
- Ability to recognize and honor the interconnected nature of departments across the entire school district.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school districts Title IX Civil Rights Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity officer Michelle Musso 1620 S Pioneer Way Moses Lake WA 98650 ; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator Samantha Burgess 1620 S Pioneer Way Moses Lake WA 98837
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
