Director of Elementary Education

PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

Passaic, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:           Director of Elementary Education QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid New Jersey principal certificate or certificate of eligibility.
2. A master’s degree or higher.
3. At least six (6) years working in public education in the areas of teaching or educational support services; and school administration or supervision of educational programs at the elementary level.
4. A valid New Jersey teaching certificate or educational support services certificate.
5. Management and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO:         Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

SUPERVISES:          Supervisor of Art and Music

Supervisors of English (Languages Arts Literacy) Supervisor of Health and Physical Education Supervisors of Mathematics

Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Social Studies Instructional Chairperson

Other staff members as the Superintendent may designate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for excellent academic performance.

1. Lead, manage, supervise, develop, and evaluate teaching staff and department supervisors and other staff members as the Superintendent or his designee may designate in accordance with law, code, and Board policy, with a focus on non-tenured teachers.

1. Work on the selection, development, coordination, and implementation of the district’s curriculum.

1. Develop, schedule, coordinate, implement, and monitor professional development of personnel supervised.

1. Work with division of human resources on staff recommendations for the recruitment, appointments, placement, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination of personnel. Participate in the recommendation of the renewal or non-renewal of non-tenured teaching staff and department supervisors based on evaluations and professional growth.

1. Assist Principals, Assistant Principals, Supervisors, and Instructional Chairpersons with guidance to teachers and paraprofessionals in the development, evaluation, and improvement of teaching.

1. Assist in long range and strategic planning for the district.
2. Coordinates the review, development and revision of all subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines and teaching plans.
3. Evaluates the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommends changes as needed.

1. Manage, evaluate, and supervise the operation and functioning of district programs and services listed below, consistent with the vision, mission, and goals:
   1. Afterschool, Before School, Regular Day, Summer, and Weekend Programs
   2. Art
   3. Curriculum and Instruction
   4. Elementary and Secondary Education
   5. Enrichment Programs
   6. Gifted and Talented Education
   7. Health and Physical Education
   8. Language Arts Literacy and English
   9. Library Programs
   10. Mathematics
   11. Music
   12. Science
   13. Social Studies
   14. Any and all other programs and services as determined by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
2. Assist in the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and make appropriate recommendations.
3. Work on the selection, ordering, coordination, maintenance, distribution, and inventory of all instructional materials, equipment, supplies, technology, and textbooks.

1. Analyze district data and compile, prepare, and coordinate any district, state, and federal reports involving the educational services in the schools. Analyze and interpret formative and summative test data in conjunction with appropriate directors, principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and instructional chairpersons.
2. Participate in staff meetings, administrator meetings, school-based NJTSS meetings, and committee meetings.

1. Report on the status of district programs and services.

1. Assist with the development, preparation, and administration of the budget.

1. Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to supervised programs and services.

1. Prepare reports for the Superintendent and the Board as requested by the Superintendent.

1. Interpret the programs and policies of the district to staff, students, and the community at large.

1. Work with local, state, and federal agencies that provide services to students.

1. Prepare district, state, and federal reports as required.

1. Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the district. Conduct meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the district.

1. Maintain visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community, attending school functions regularly to demonstrate a genuine interest in the students and staff.

1. Maintain effective communications with agencies and resources outside of the district, representing the district at community, state, and professional meetings.

1. Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences. Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in learning theory and research, instructional strategies, and program services through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations.
2. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.

1. Observe strictly and exceed, to avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the School Ethics Act and board policy on vendor relations regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests.

1. Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and contractual obligations.

1. Participate in interview committees.
2. Process all requests for attendance at conferences and absences.

1. Oversee and handle any state and/or federal monitoring relative to the areas supervised.

1. Perform all other duties as required by law, code, or Board policy.

1. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or his designee may assign from time to time and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Twelve (12) months.
2. Contract terms, salary, and benefits as established by the collective bargaining agreement.
3. Conditions established by laws and codes of New Jersey; and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Passaic Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

Salary : $141,106