Director, Secondary Academics

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide all secondary campus instructional staff with appropriate curricular support that will result in students being better able to demonstrate competency on the state and local assessments. Ensure that the development and delivery of curriculum and the instructional program is effective and efficient incorporates district goals and supports student achievement at the secondary level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Masters degree with Midmanagement certificate

Valid Texas teaching certificate/ Secondary certificate preferred

PreferredValid Texas principals certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to analyze needs and facilitate the implementation of effective tier 1 instruction or intervention strategies that will improve student learning at the secondary level

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to present/disseminate information to both large and small audiences

Facilitation and collaboration skills to effectively lead staff

Ability to interpret data end effectively communicate results correlated to instruction

Demonstrate leadership skills and mature judgment

Display the skills to efficiently manage multiple tasks

Ability to effectively promote and engage in professional learning communities at the secondary level

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; standing walking occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)

Environment: Work with frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor under stress; must have problem solving skills; occasional irregular hours

Travel: Frequent in district travel occasional out of district travel

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

At least five years of successful teaching experience as evidenced by performance evaluations

Preferred At least five years of successful teaching experience at the secondary school level as evidenced by performance evaluations

At least three years of campus or district administration or curriculum leadership.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Develop and implement programs for the secondary level that result in increased student learning student successes and student outcomes.
2. While being a resource for all secondary schools concentrate on High School curriculum processes programs and resources.
3. Responsible for assuring that appropriate resources within the district and the corresponding interventions are made available to meet the needs of every student.
4. Collaborates with the Middle School and High School Assistant Superintendents and Principals on a districtwide focus.
5. Foster and promote collegiality and team building through using collaborative decisionmaking processes.
6. Responsible and accountable for broad decisionmaking authority within the secondary level but within the context of curricular district goals.
7. Assist secondary campus instructional leaders in designing teaching and reteaching activities to increase students ability to successful.
8. Facilitate and is ultimately responsible for curriculum development and implementation within the secondary level.
9. Responsible for evaluating and recommending programmatic changes to foster and enhance student success.
10. Assist secondary campuses in analyzing state testing results and developing resources to help support student growth on state tests.
11. Assist campuses with content evaluation and development when needed.
12. Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statues at the District and secondary levels.
13. Ensure that funds are distributed and expended with fiscally responsible and in compliance with the approved annual budget.
14. Stay informed of state and federal curriculum instructional and assessment information rules and guidelines in order to facilitate compliance.
15. Ensure confidentiality.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
17. Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
18. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Secondary Core Curriculum Coordinators

EVALUATION: Evaluation will be based in part on overall effectiveness demonstrated by increased student learning within the High School level and the ability to nurture a dynamic effective productive team within the cluster area

Required Experience:

Director