Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Anticipated

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Superintendent

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Leadership Team 

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): The Director of Academic Services shall provide leadership for all academic areas within the school district to ensure all students are successful. This includes curriculum, instruction, and assessment; special education programming and support; Title, English Language Learner (ELL), Home School Assistance (HSAP), At-Risk and Talented and Gifted programs; professional development, and the Teacher Leader and Compensation System (TLC). In addition, the director will lead efforts for the provision of high-quality academic services and support through data analysis, implementation, and evaluation. This position may be shared with other districts.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

1. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of Comet Pride
   1. Integrity
   2. Courage
   3. Resilience
   4. Excellence
   5. Responsibility
2. Exhibits effective communication skills
3. Effective outcomes in providing students with behavioral and socio-emotional support
4. Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
5. Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
6. Prompt and regular attendance
7. Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
8. Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
9. Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-23):

Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills:

1. In collaboration with the superintendent and senior leadership team, provides innovation and strategic direction for

    all areas related to academics

2. Supervises and leads, either directly or through delegation, all aspects of academic service and support

3. Provides strategic framework for all curriculum, instruction, and assessment

4. Organizational expert and primary resource for theory, research, and results-proven practices relative to teaching

    and learning

5. Responsible for building educators' ability to use data to inform, implement, monitor, and evaluate results-based

    decisions

6. Conduct classroom observations to ascertain the current state of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student

    engagement

7. Responsible for monitoring practices and procedures to ensure alignment of building initiatives with district goals

8. Collaborate with building principals to plan, implement, and evaluate needs-based professional learning for staff

9. Responsible for fostering a healthy culture relative to teaching and learning that ensures success for all students

10. Ensures healthy, two-way communication within and between stakeholder groups relative to school improvement

    efforts and student achievement 

11. Provide ongoing updates regarding student achievement and program implementation to the Board of Directors

12. Consults with building principals and staff regarding the use of student achievement and program evaluation data

13. Assist with selection of, and budgeting for, academic equipment, materials, and supplies

14. Lead, in collaboration with building principals, the implementation of the district's TLC plan

15. Provides leadership, counsel, and coaching on the implications of change and innovation to staff

16. Responsible for the effective implementation of all district programs, including special education, Title, ELL, HSAP,

      At-Risk, and Talented and Gifted

17. Maintains satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees 

18. Collaborates with district leaders on the execution of the strategic plan, including goals, objectives, and

      communications

19. Attend networking meetings, conferences, and site visits as necessary to keep informed of the latest relevant

      trends and best-practice strategies

20. Ensure the academic interests of the school district are represented at the local, state, and national levels

21. Serves as a Chief Advisor to the Superintendent and senior leadership relative to academic services

22. Represent Charles City Community Schools effectively in the community, state, and nation

23. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

ABILITIES (A1): 

This position will require physical demands that include constant sitting, standing, walking, manual dexterity, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying 35 feet, working inside, and extremes in temperature/humidity. There will be frequent climbing/stairs, bending/stooping, and driving. There will be occasional reaching/pushing/pulling.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-3 and KED1-3):

Required:

1. Master's Degree in curriculum and instruction or educational administration
2. Iowa Administrative Certification with evaluator approval
3. Demonstrated successful experience as a classroom teacher (at least 3 years)

Desired:

1. Specialist or Doctorate Degree
2. Knowledge and experience in leading transformational change
3. Demonstrated and successful experience in school administration and/or educational leadership

POSITION INVENTORY: N/A                

FLSA STATUS: Exempt                        

FT/PT: FT 260 Day

BENEFITS: IPERS, Medical, Dental, Life, LTD

SALARY: Based on Experience

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Come Join the Charles City Community School District!


Help us reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".


The Charles City Community Schools is looking for a passionate and committed leader who wants us to help reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, and the vision of To develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers". In our belief in doing what is best for all kids and being invitational, we encourage you to apply and discover what makes us an incredible place to work and live. Charles City is located in beautiful northeast Iowa with endless opportunities to live and thrive in a rural setting with an urban personality. Our diverse community is innovative in work and play. We are home to global companies that make us one of the business and commerce centers of northeast Iowa and the Midwest. Charles City is also home to world-class recreation with incredible parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums, and Iowa's first whitewater river course. 


Charles City Community Schools is proud to offer some of the most generous and competitive pay and benefits of any district in Iowa. Click the link below to learn more about the pay, insurance, and benefits we offer to all of our certified staff.


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We encourage you to find out why we are a premier destination to live, work, and play. Check out the links below to learn more about our community on social media:


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To set up a tour of our campuses and community, please contact us at:
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We look forward to meeting you!


CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Charles City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Moriah Mitchell 1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: 641-257-6500, email:mmitche@charlescityschools.org or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:641-257-6510, email: sjohnso@charles-city.k12.ia.us.