25-26 Director of Elementary Education
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Job Description
The Grant County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position:
Director of Elementary Education
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS
CERTIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Appointment:
Chief Academic Officer
Qualifications:
- Valid Kentucky teaching certification for elementary and/or middle school
- Certificate for Instructional leadership
- A minimum of five 5 year successful classroom teaching experience
Reports To:
Deputy Superintendent
Terms of Employment:
Days of Employment 240 days
Grade: 11
Salary:
Commensurate with the school districts Certified Salary Schedule
Physical Qualifications:
shall have the ability to sit stoop possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more and any/all body movements as related to the job description.
Job Goal:
To provide direct support and assistance to middle and high school leadership and staff in districtwide initiatives and facilitate in the planning and implementation of an educational program that will improve student achievement.
Professional Responsibilities
- General Duties:
- Provide leadership in the development of the K5 instructional program and achievement of state curriculum standards and district goals and objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of standards work in all content areas and ensure schools adhere to local state and federal education standards
- Work directly with principals and curriculum specialists to ensure instruction is high quality and equitable in all classrooms.
- Research past and current practices in areas of standards assessment and instruction.
- Guide and support Curriculum Specialists in all areas of curriculum instruction and assessment.
- Ensure Professional Learning Communities are established and working at high levels in all schools.
- Work directly with the Director of Secondary Education to ensure vertical alignment is maintained from K12.
- Collaborate on the districts Comprehensive Improvement Plan and provide support for all schools on their school Improvement Plan.
Director of Elementary Education Continued Page 2
- General Duties (continued):
- Stay abreast of and interpret to staff the current research in relevant areas of curriculum development teaching and learning.
- Plan and present data and information related to secondary curriculum instruction and assessment to the board of education.
- Oversee and provide support and guidance in the area of professional development.
- Oversee MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) at the secondary level.
- Work directly with the Director of Elementary to orient new teachers to the district.
- Visit classrooms and school sites on a regular basis to monitor the effectiveness of the school wide education program.
- Attend professional training related to curriculum instruction and assessment.
- Maintain and follow systems established in the area of curriculum instruction and assessment.
- Evaluate personnel established by the supervisor.
- Other duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
- Professional Responsibilities
- Improves and maintains professional skills
- Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility
- Plans coordinates and monitors work plans of those supervised
- Completes all records and reports accurately and on time
- Manages time wisely
- Is punctual and reports to work regularly
- Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems
- Implements the policies and procedures of the district; follows federal and state laws governing educational programs
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with the staff
- Gives and receives constructive criticism and praise appropriately
- Is accessible to staff
- Interacts frequently with the staff in a mutually respectful and friendly manner
- Is flexible reasonable and cooperative
- Displays selfconfidence
- Demonstrates professional courtesy
- Works cooperative with others
- Responds effectively to concerns
- Treats people fairly equitably and with dignity and respect
- Demonstrates appreciation for the sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
