Director of Secondary Instruction and Federal Grants

Classification Title:  Director of Secondary Instruction and Federal Grants

Department:            Central Office  

Pay Grade:               Administrator Salary Scale (A4)

FLSA Status:            Exempt  

Supervisor:              Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning   

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The individual in this position has leadership responsibility for organizing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the total curriculum and instructional program for secondary grades (Grade 6-12).  Provides oversight and supervision for certain federal grants. This position is responsible for supervision of secondary curriculum coordinators.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Initiates  leadership for curriculum planning, development, and implementation in grades 6-12.
• Keeps the curriculum and instruction programs up to date with particular emphasis on evaluating new developments in instruction.
• Administers, coordinates, and supervises the instructional program in all secondary schools, by cooperatively working with the principal and faculty of each building. 
• Approves the selection of instructional materials and textbooks through proper channels as a cooperative committee procedure at all levels.
• Develops and initiates evaluation procedures for all programs. 
• Develops and implements curriculum guides and resources for the district. 
• Supervises and coordinates orientation and mentoring programs for new teachers.
• Creates and administers professional development for all middle and high school administrators, teachers, and support staff. 
• Keeps abreast of all new instructional materials and strategies and evaluates their effectiveness as teaching aids in the educational program. 
• Prepares and submits reports to the Superintendent and the School Board relating to the progress and accomplishments in curriculum and instruction development programs.
• Supervises and provides instructional and administrative support for middle and high school principals, teachers, and support staff.
• Supervises the secondary curriculum coordinators
• Oversees the Gifted Education Program
• Liaison for Patrick Henry Community College, NCI, and Governor’s School
• Conducts program audits and instructional reviews as needed.
• Coordinates the development of the division’s Program of Studies for middle and high schools.
• Serves as a member of the division VTSS team.
• Conducts, monitors, and advises on maintaining standards of accreditation and federal achievement targets.
• Oversees the development and implementation of certain federal grants
• Selects and supervises specific committee assignments.
• Conducts classroom observations as needed and provides feedback to principals and teachers.
• Assists with the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Works collaboratively with other directors to support the total instructional program.
• Communicates school improvement efforts to strengthen professional learning communities, evidence-based education, and increased student achievement.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 and/or Curriculum and Instruction.  
• Five (5) years successful experience in administration preferred. 
• Or an equivalent level of education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of K-12 instruction and a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of effective instruction. 
• Knowledge of the use of various technologies.
• Knowledge of the development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of curriculum.  
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and present ideas effectively. 
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with school principals, teachers, students, support staff and the general public.  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing or Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. 
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment:

The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to

this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.

Salary : $78,041 - $124,761