Coordinator of Secondary Education

Job Goal: To direct and supervise the curriculum, instruction, testing, assessments, guidance and grants of the secondary educational program and the transition grades of 6th and 9th for the Madison City School District.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid Alabama certification in administrative/ supervision.
3. Valid Alabama driver’s license.
4. Three years of successful teaching experience.
5. Preferred three years of successful administrative experience at the secondary level.
6. Must meet suitability criteria for employment and/ or certification/ licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FSLA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Superintendent of Education or Designee

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of curriculum development, supervision, effective instructional practices, and staff development principles.
2. Knowledge of scope and sequence of school curriculum.
3. Effective leadership skills in group settings.
4. Effective written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of new programs, the coordination of committees, and to maintain productive relationships among school system employees.
6. Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
7. Knowledge of and ability to disaggregate data.
8. Physical mobility and visual acuity to visit schools and classrooms for the improvement of instruction.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for the administration and supervision of the curriculum programs for the District.
2. Provide leadership in the development of the secondary and transition grades instructional programs and achievement of state core curriculum standards and district goals and objectives.
3. Work with principals, subject matter specialists, and teachers in developing and delivering the school curriculum and assist in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional plan.
4. Monitor District compliance with state accreditation standards as they apply to the instructional program.
5. Monitor the success of the District’s instructional program as reflected in local criterion referenced test scores, state competency test scores, and nationally-normed achievement test scores and direct change as needed.
6. Coordinate the administration of District criterion-referenced tests to monitor student achievement and program success.
7. Study, evaluate, and as appropriate, recommend to the superintendent the adoption of new instructional materials, methods, and programs.
8. Coordinate the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district through the use of faculty committees and recommend those selected to the superintendent for adoption by the Board.
9. Assist in recruitment, placement, assignment, and development of District personnel.
10. Assist in the implementation and planning of the district’s professional development program for the instructional staff and recommend teacher attendance at conferences and participation in other professional growth activities.
11. Keep abreast of and interpret to the staff the current research in relevant areas of curriculum development, teaching, and learning.
12. Attend seminars and workshops relative to curriculum and instruction and share findings with appropriate staff.
13. Cooperate with the special education program in planning the instructional program for special education students.
14. Meet on a regular basis with principals and Central Office administrators for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and implementation of the curriculum.
15. Attend board meetings and provide information as appropriate relative to the educational programs and services of the District.
16. Develop and maintain effective relationships with other school districts, colleges and universities, and state agencies for the purpose of improving student achievement and creating critical contacts/relationships for the District.
17. Communicate and interpret District policies to students, parents, community member, and District personnel.
18. Uphold the policies of Madison City Schools.
19. Prepare correspondence letters, memoranda, reports, statements, and other necessary materials from data, copy, or rough drafts.
20. Supervises secondary and transitional grades instructional support staff (i.e. art, music, counselors, librarians, etc.).
21. Responsible for the administration of the secondary and transitional grades Professional Learning Plan.
22. Work collaboratively with district leadership and administrators to maintain the district accreditation status.
23. Responsible for maintaining communications between secondary and transitional grades parents and the district.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.    

Expected Employment: 240 days (full year) 

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

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