QUALIFICATIONS:                                                            

1. Administrative (Principal) Certificate
2. Four or more years of administrative experience
3. Strong knowledge of current legislation and coordination of Federal and State grants that strengthen instructional programs
4. Experience managing Federal, State and Locally funded instructional programs
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively facilitate training and efficiently manage resources and budgets
7. Demonstrated ability to align resources through budget development and management
8. Skilled in instructional design, evaluation and professional development
9. Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills to effectively develop and manage professional development
10. Strong knowledge of systemic reform and adult learning
11. Ability to oversee the coordination district-wide initiatives
12. Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring instructional programs
13. Experience in working with culturally diverse students and staff
14. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of District management, School Board, agencies, families and community
15. Experience in advocating, developing and supporting strong community partnerships
16. Experience in brokering national, community, business and university partnerships that support student learning
17. Proficiency in using technology to communicate and manage records
18. Strong written and oral communications skills using both formal and informal styles as appropriate
19. Alternatives to the above that the School Board may find appropriate

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

SUPERVISES: Such staff members as the Superintendent may designate, as reflected in the district Organizational Chart

JOB GOAL: To provide supervision and leadership in the development, implementation, improvement and evaluation of the district’s instructional programs ensuring initiatives are aligned to improve reading, writing, mathematics and science achievement for all students; close the achievement gap; increase the graduation rate; and engage parents in meaningful ways. To develop, coordinate and present professional development programs to facilitate the achievement of the goals detailed within the Comprehensive Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop, implement, evaluate and improve district instructional policies, programs and procedures to guide and support classroom instruction
2. Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of all instructional programs
3. Supervise Coordinators who manage and facilitate instructional programs, identifying functions, delegating effectively and determining accountability
4. Regularly monitor each program supervised with on-site visits and other contact interaction
5. Assist principals in planning and implementing programs based on identified student needs and available resources
6. Consult with administrators, coaches and teachers to determine current and anticipated professional development needs
7. Establish learning targets and success criteria for staff development sessions
8. Determine the most appropriate instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and applicability and effectiveness of methods such as individual coaching, large and small group instruction, interactive training, and transfer techniques
9. Design and present/facilitate execution of professional development sessions to different employee groups covering specific areas such as standards aligned instruction, instructional best practice, and school improvement initiatives
10. Plan and manage budgets for instructional programs
11. Maintain communication with educational leaders at the local, state and national levels to remain abreast of changing policy and funding implications
12. Report the status of all instructional programs to the Superintendent and to the Board of School Directors as requested

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Integrate work with the Offices of Schools and Student Services to:
   1. align professional development, monitoring and support across levels, schools and classrooms
   2. facilitate engagement of other offices and staff in school improvement
   3. contribute to work of other offices and staff and
   4. work collaboratively as part of flexible, project-based work teams with duties shifting according to the changing needs of the projects underway
2. Develop and write grant proposals for entitlement programs and seek new funding sources that are aligned with the district Comprehensive Plan and support student achievement through targeted use of Federal, State, and local funds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year.  Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

            Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time

            Standing for limited periods of time

            Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

            Light lifting- up to 15 pounds        

            Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

Sensory Abilities:

            Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.

            Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.

            Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:         

            Ability to work as a member of a team.

            Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.

            Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.

            Ability to work with limited supervision.

            Ability to be flexible.

Mental Demands:

            Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

            Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.

Environment:

            Office setting

            Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings