P-12 Director Of Teaching And Learning 2026-27

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Director of Teaching and Learning P-12 is to provide leadership direction and oversight of identified categorial programs in alignment with and supportive of the Districts Strategic Plan.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Oversees and provides leadership for categorical programs including Title I LAP Advanced Learning MLL and other state and federally funded programs.

Leads plans and organizes the development and implementation of coordinated curriculum and instructional practices for the Advanced Learning program.

Ensures compliance alignment and implementation of program requirements in accordance with district state and federal guidelines.

Assist as required with school improvement plans.

Provides leadership and supervision of identified teaching and learning department staff under their supervision.

Assigns supervises and evaluates program staff under their supervision in collaboration with other department and school leaders.

Recommends staffing allocations for programs within area of responsibilities in alignment with key priorities and initiatives.

Works with students parents teachers and service providers advisory groups and others in the community to discuss program recommendations and improvements.

Engages students parents staff and community as required for the duties of the position.

Identifies and provides for the professional development of certificated staff.

Assists in the development and prioritization of program planning required to support the Districts Strategic Plan and other identified areas.

Influences a culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff; fosters recognizes and supports ethnic cultural gender economic and human diversity throughout the community while striving to provide fair and equitable treatment and consideration for all.

Addresses systemic barriers to success for students from racially diverse backgrounds. Implementing strategies to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion among all students.

May draft administrative procedures or regulations to implement requirements of adopted school board policies.

Assists in the interpretation and execution of the policies administrative procedures and regulations pertaining to the scope of the position.

Collaborates with district personnel state agency personnel and peers in other districts for the purpose of identifying effective services and/or programs.

Coordinates program components for the purpose of delivering services.

Designs program reviews and student assessments for the purpose of evaluating educational processes and providing feedback to administration for appropriate follow-up actions.

Monitors assigned activities and/or program compliance including financial legal and administrative requirements each of the assigned programs.

Prepares and presents public reports and presentations regarding programs services and responsibilities to the Board of Directors staff and others including providing reports for OSPI and other agencies as required.

Collaborates with school administrators for the purpose of supporting the learning needs of students within the context of the program responsibilities of the position.

Fulfills grant requirements for community state and federal grants including submission of required documents and compliance of reporting requirements.

Oversees program budgets as required for the program responsibilities of the position.

May be required to work irregular hours including some evening requirements or an occasional weekend requirement.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.
Supervises program staff as delineated by Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

Bachelors Degree in education or related field
Masters degree in education or related field

Principal experience required

Previous Title 1 teaching experience

Minimum of three years of building or district leadership as a certificated administrator

Preferred:
Bilingualism/ Multilingualism is valued in the department

Strong background in elementary education and early literacy

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Principal or Program Administrator certificate from the state of Washington
Washington state drivers license

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):
Possesses knowledge of the requirements of the Washington School Improvement Framework and school Title I plans.
Demonstrates an understanding of the School Improvement process including development of School Improvement Plans.
Demonstrates an understanding of systematic approaches to support student achievement.
Possesses program knowledge of state and federal programs including Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Every Student Succeeds Act and others.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective human resource management including supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
Possesses knowledge of the Teacher Principal Evaluation Program and the Danielson Framework.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Possesses the ability to work collaboratively with parents school and district staff to support the needs of students as delineated in program scope
Demonstrates an ability to utilize various analytical techniques to determine program needs and outcomes
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills required to work with a community rich in diversity
Possesses the ability to plan and implement programs or initiatives
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage budgets and resources
Possesses skills that lead to effective work within a team environment including interdependency and focus on shared goals and vision
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Determined by the job classification on the Certified Administrator Salary Schedule $173222 to $205118 per year. Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

Director