Supervisor of Elementary Education

Job Goal:

To assist designated staff in supervision of instruction evaluation of teaching procedures and improvement of language arts and social studies in elementary programs and Title I schools.

To assist the Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment and the Director of Federal Programs to coordinate and monitor an effective curriculum and program of instruction in all schools by providing the support necessary to develop competencies within leaders and teachers throughout the district to create cultures of collaboration focusing on results to ensure that all students learn.

Qualifications (minimum education licensure skills and/or experience):

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
• Masters Degree 12 hours of professional education 9 hours of which shall include supervision curriculum instruction and administration.
• Certification as a Parish or City School Supervisor of Instruction or an Educational Leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment to review periodically the parish philosophy goals and objectives and make recommendations to keep them updated and relevant.
• Assist Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment to coordinate and monitor an effective curriculum and program of instruction in all schools.
• Provide leadership to school personnel to effect horizontal and vertical continuity throughout the parish.
• Collaborate with directors/supervisors and school administrators to assure continuity across all grade levels.
• Provide leadership and assistance in curriculum development refinement and implementation.
• Provide leadership and assistance in the implementation of content standards effective assessment and evaluation.
• Foster the integration of students into mainstream society while valuing diversity.
• Identify at the school level instructional approaches to address the academic needs of all students.
• Monitor curriculum data and student data management systems to communicate with school administrators about their data. Collect and use student achievement and progression data to improve and revise instructional programs.
• Conduct informal and formal observations of teachers upon request and provide information to principals for use in improving teacher performance.
• Monitor curriculum data and student data management systems to communicate with school administrators about their data.
• Support other curriculum supervisors with instructional supervision.
• Coordinate district remediation programs as needed
• Conduct statistical analyses of district and state assessment data.
• Provide consultation to individuals groups or organizations regarding the procedures operation and/or purposes of the Title I program.
• Assist schools in the development implementation and evaluation of school improvement plans.
• Provide consultation to individuals groups or organizations regarding the procedures operation and/or purposes of the Title I program.
• Assist principals in problem solving with their school community.
• Prepare and submit appropriate documentation relative to the instructional program in accordance with local state and federal guidelines.
• Secure and distribute instructional resources such as content standards sample textbooks videos etc.
• Create duplicate and make available learning materials according to the needs specifications and original ideas as indicated in each schools Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of all Title I instructional materials equipment and assessments.
• Plan for and assist appropriate supervisors with staff development activities for school personnel.
• Use analyses of district and statewide data to assist schools and the district in developing professional development activities correlated to identified areas of need.
• Provide an appropriate in-service program for Title I personnel for purposes of acquainting Title I staff with new teaching materials methods and techniques.
• Implement and maintain documentation of supplemental instructional programs in keeping with Title I guidelines.
• Initiate direct observe and supervise Learning Centers and Learning Center personnel.
• Design direct revise and evaluate the Title I program in the school district.
• Assist with Title I summer programs and workshops.
• Disseminate information about current trends research and practices to school and parish personnel.
• Communicate the program of instruction to school personnel and community.
• Serve as a liaison between Title I schools and the Central Office.
• Maintain effective liaison with the State Department of Education and other school districts in order to keep abreast of new developments in education.
• Adhere to Board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:

May serve at the direction of the Superintendent as a Principal Supervisor with the following responsibilities:

• Evaluating and coaching the principal or facilitator of the school(s) or site(s) to which they are assigned.
• Conducting weekly visits to provide coaching and/or support to principals and/or facilitators.
• Address stakeholder matters and/or concerns relative to each school or site before being filtered to the respective district staff/department and/or the superintendent.

May serve at the direction of the Superintendent as a Zone Leader with the following responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Superintendents Leadership Team.
• Assist in the development of objectives for the Division of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment consistent with the stated goals of the School Board and Superintendent.
• Advise and assist principals on School Improvement and application of Effective School Research at the building site.
• Conduct field observations in assigned schools to support school-based leaders in instructional practices and approve school-based leader SLTs; attend PLC meetings to support instruction.
• Observe feedback on classroom practices and act as a liaison with teachers in other schools and with central office administration and personnel.
• Communicate through developing newsletters bulletins manuals and handbooks.
• Encourage the teaching of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Make recommendations on matters of curriculum equality resource and instructional equity monitoring of school and student data.
• Coordinate elementary school staffing in consultation with the School Superintendent.
• Identify critical and emerging issues of curriculum and instruction and recommend course(s) of action superiors.
• Identify staff development in-service or training needs.
• Demonstrate expertise in interviewing evaluating and recommending applicants through the Human Resources Department.
• Serve as a resource to teachers principals and other instructional personnel and the general public regarding programs of curriculum and instruction and related educational services for elementary school levels.
• Provide input on policies and procedures affecting elementary schools and/or facilities programs.
• Facilitate the provision of various pupil support services such as transfers race relations discipline hearings and suspensions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Supervisors shall be expected to perform the following duties along with the completion of corresponding documents forms and reports.

Self-Evaluation

• Complete a self-evaluation and document the results on appropriate written forms.

Professional Growth Plan

• Develop a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.

Supervision

• Supervise Principals Assistant Principals and other employees reporting to the specific Supervisor position.
• Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee pre and post observations evaluations Intensive Assistance Plans and other associated tasks and monitoring.

Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions.
• Collaborate with those providing and overseeing school-based instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services.
• Review draft study recommend and implement policies curriculum and plans to improve the quality of instruction.
• Conduct school/class walk throughs.
• Participate in Instructional Leadership Team meetings.

Non-instructional Components

• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
• Attend faculty staff and department meetings.
• Attend training sessions.
• Attend job fairs and related events.
• Attend IEP/IAP meetings.
• Attend Central Office and Department meetings.
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events.
• Attend graduation.
• Interview employ and complete necessary hires.
• Attend PIP Evaluation Observation IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings.
• Attend school board/committee meetings upon request.
• Participate in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary process.

Physical Demands:

• The position involves frequent movement within the school environment including classrooms offices and meeting spaces to observe instructional practices provide support to teachers and facilitate professional development sessions. The ability to lift and carry educational materials training resources and equipment is essential. Occasional travel may be required for school visits professional development sessions meetings or other work-related activities.

Terms of Employment: 12 month (1.55 index)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).

Required Experience:

Manager