Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction

Job Title:        Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA:        Exempt

Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in Education; Virginia Endorsement in Administration and Supervision; History of successful administration in elementary school.

Reports to:  Superintendent

Terms of Employment:  12-month contract position

Essential Functions

• Supervises the division-wide elementary instructional program.
• Coordinates curriculum and assessment development, implementation, and revision.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods and recommends revisions as needed.
• Provides regular, school-based instructional supervision to ensure the alignment of the written and taught curriculum.
• Provides guidance in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials for the program.
• Recommends expansion or elimination of courses and programs, as necessary.
• Coordinates division-wide elementary activities.
• Assists in revising/updating school division policies and regulations related to elementary schools. 
• Provides information as requested for state reporting.
• Ensures elementary schools are supported in efforts to address continuous improvement at higher levels of achievement.
• Monitors class size ratios for the K-3 class size initiative. 
• Participates in instructional audits and academic reviews.
• Oversees the Pre-K program, including the VPI Grant, Link B5, collaborating with Head Start, and the Center for Early Success
• Works collaboratively with other central office personnel and instructional specialists to prepare and supervise the program’s budgets.
• Supervises the ordering, inventory, and distribution of materials and equipment for the elementary instructional program.
• Assists teachers in the improvement of instructional delivery and performance.
• Serves as the elementary content specialist, resource, and advisor to teachers, principals, and central office personnel.  
• Coordinates meetings with other content specialists, teachers, administrators, and other central office personnel to disseminate information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field.
• Works collaboratively with central office personnel to develop and conduct division-wide staff development for instructional staff.
• Oversees the development and implementation of professional development for all elementary instructional personnel.  
• Represents the school division in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding the division’s elementary instructional program.
• Oversees the Division VTSS grant and VTSS meetings.
• Performs related work as required.
• Leads school-level Reading Specialists in the implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act and oversees the Division Literacy Plan.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school administration; policies and regulations governing the school division for local, state, and federal entities, school division objectives, procedures, and organization; school personnel and administrative practices, procedures, and methods; principles and methods for training design; teaching and instruction for individuals and groups; the measurement of training effects; and effective leadership practices. Must have knowledge of the Science of Reading and Instructional design. Must have the ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, teachers, staff and associates. 

Education and Experience

Required: Master’s Degree, Post-graduate Professional License required with endorsements in Administration and Supervision, Pre-K-12.  Must have extensive administrative and educational experience.