What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of K-12 STEM and Literacy position at Niles Township High School District 219?
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF K-12 STEM and
LITERACY
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for D219 Curriculum and Instruction
SUPERVISES: Licensed and Non-Licensed staff in designated department (CFC)
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Oversee the creation, development and implementation of STEM and Literacy with D219 sender
district(s); create a STEM and Literacy environment of curriculum and instructional pedagogy to
ensure high school readiness and college and career pathways; supervise and evaluate the delivery of
instruction in compliance with Board goals, district and building policies and procedures for the
purpose of advancing student performance in K-12 STEM and Literacy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Administrative experience in STEM/Literacy
2. Master's Degree
3. Extensive teaching or administrative experience in appropriate related field
4. Illinois Administrator Endorsement
5. Completion of state identified teacher evaluation training
REQUIRED SKILLS:
1. Ability to work collaboratively within the school community
2. Management and problem solving skills
3. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences
4. Ability to interpret, analyze and use data
5. Ability to use applicable Web 2.0 technologies
6. Knowledge of content and best practices
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and Evaluates the Performance of Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff Members
Essential Duties:
1. Oversee the establishment of K-12 STEM and Literacy curriculum alignment to Common
Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, to ensure high school,
college, and career readiness for all students and supervises the implementation of that
curriculum through supervision and professional development
2. Monitors and tracks student data with the CFC Administrative team to ensure student
success and high school, college, and career readiness
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3. Work with Administrative teams to monitor & track district and student data to inform
instructional decisions
4. Works with Administrative Teams to determine short and long range projects and action
plans, insights on curriculum, schedules, infrastructure, communication, policies,
professional development, and other areas of need
5. Establishes STEM and Literacy administrative flowchart, expectations, budget, and
timelines
6. Determine, plan, and implement professional development programming K-8, including
professional development timeline, support in the areas of Assessment for Learning,
Differentiated Instruction, Equity, Literacy, Mathematics, STEM Inquiry, Technology, and
other
7. Oversee curriculum alignment K-8, focusing on high school, college, and career readiness,
and aligned to CCSS, NGSS, ISTE Standards, Grades 9-12 and other initiatives
8. Determine potential grade appropriate PBLs with local business and industry partnerships
9. Work with sender district(s) to determine efficacy of restructured school day, staff
specialization, and multi-age instruction
10. Determine with CFC administration appropriate assessments to provide data on student
achievement, to include benchmark assessments and interventions
11. Coordinate K-8 student support program(s) in STEM and Literacy
12. Support STEM and Literacy enrichment and/or club opportunities for K-8 students
13. Coordinate use of facilities between sender district(s) and D219
14. Communicate regularly with administration regarding curriculum alignment and high
school, college, and career readiness
15. Enforces personnel policies
16. Follows District 219 evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff. Follow CFC
district(s') evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff if applicable.
17. Collaborates with sender district administrators on areas for teacher professional growth
Leads the Department(s)
Essential Duties:
1. Implements boards' policies and procedures
2. Organizes and/or coordinates STEM and Literacy meetings (Leadership, Sub-Committee,
Task Force, Steering Committee, D219)
3. Keeps informed about current trends and practices in the various subject matter fields and
disseminates professional information and materials
4. Collaborates with other STEM and Literacy leaders to coordinate programs
5. Participates in activities for continued professional growth
6. Works to resolve both inter and intra-departmental conflicts
7. Maintains open communication with parents, parent groups, and community organizations
8. Represents the district at professional meetings and conferences
9. Manages CFC supported summer STEM and Literacy programming
Provides Fiscal Management for the Department(s)
Essential Duties:
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1. Advises the D219 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction on budgetary
needs
2. Prepares and implements grants as appropriate
3. Maintains the CFC Budget
Manages Departmental Organization
Essential Duties:
1. Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence (annual report,
webpage, board memos etc...)
2. Performs other duties as assigned by the D219 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction
3. Conducts meetings and attends relevant school, district(s) and professional meetings as
necessary
4. Meets with District 219 Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to communicate
advancements towards accomplishing CFC objectives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the
ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The
employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to
sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate
office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact
with the students, staff and the public.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 days (Director position, plus 55 days), with comprehensive benefits
package.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with
provisions of the District procedures on administrative evaluation.
Apply online at: www.niles-hs.k12.il.us
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act
(A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of
District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to
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perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities
regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.
Any individual needing assistance in making application for opening should contact the Assistant
Superintendent for Human Resources.
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Position Type:
Administration/Executive Director of K-12 STEM and Literacy
Date Posted:
5/16/2023
Location:
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Date Available:
July 1, 2023
Closing Date:
05/30/2023
POSITION TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF K-12 STEM and
LITERACY
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for D219 Curriculum and Instruction
SUPERVISES: Licensed and Non-Licensed staff in designated department (CFC)
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Oversee the creation, development and implementation of STEM and Literacy with D219 sender
district(s); create a STEM and Literacy environment of curriculum and instructional pedagogy to
ensure high school readiness and college and career pathways; supervise and evaluate the delivery of
instruction in compliance with Board goals, district and building policies and procedures for the
purpose of advancing student performance in K-12 STEM and Literacy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Administrative experience in STEM/Literacy
2. Master's Degree
3. Extensive teaching or administrative experience in appropriate related field
4. Illinois Administrator Endorsement
5. Completion of state identified teacher evaluation training
REQUIRED SKILLS:
1. Ability to work collaboratively within the school community
2. Management and problem solving skills
3. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences
4. Ability to interpret, analyze and use data
5. Ability to use applicable Web 2.0 technologies
6. Knowledge of content and best practices
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and Evaluates the Performance of Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff Members
Essential Duties:
1. Oversee the establishment of K-12 STEM and Literacy curriculum alignment to Common
Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, to ensure high school,
college, and career readiness for all students and supervises the implementation of that
curriculum through supervision and professional development
2. Monitors and tracks student data with the CFC Administrative team to ensure student
success and high school, college, and career readiness
04/23/2019
3. Work with Administrative teams to monitor & track district and student data to inform
instructional decisions
4. Works with Administrative Teams to determine short and long range projects and action
plans, insights on curriculum, schedules, infrastructure, communication, policies,
professional development, and other areas of need
5. Establishes STEM and Literacy administrative flowchart, expectations, budget, and
timelines
6. Determine, plan, and implement professional development programming K-8, including
professional development timeline, support in the areas of Assessment for Learning,
Differentiated Instruction, Equity, Literacy, Mathematics, STEM Inquiry, Technology, and
other
7. Oversee curriculum alignment K-8, focusing on high school, college, and career readiness,
and aligned to CCSS, NGSS, ISTE Standards, Grades 9-12 and other initiatives
8. Determine potential grade appropriate PBLs with local business and industry partnerships
9. Work with sender district(s) to determine efficacy of restructured school day, staff
specialization, and multi-age instruction
10. Determine with CFC administration appropriate assessments to provide data on student
achievement, to include benchmark assessments and interventions
11. Coordinate K-8 student support program(s) in STEM and Literacy
12. Support STEM and Literacy enrichment and/or club opportunities for K-8 students
13. Coordinate use of facilities between sender district(s) and D219
14. Communicate regularly with administration regarding curriculum alignment and high
school, college, and career readiness
15. Enforces personnel policies
16. Follows District 219 evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff. Follow CFC
district(s') evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff if applicable.
17. Collaborates with sender district administrators on areas for teacher professional growth
Leads the Department(s)
Essential Duties:
1. Implements boards' policies and procedures
2. Organizes and/or coordinates STEM and Literacy meetings (Leadership, Sub-Committee,
Task Force, Steering Committee, D219)
3. Keeps informed about current trends and practices in the various subject matter fields and
disseminates professional information and materials
4. Collaborates with other STEM and Literacy leaders to coordinate programs
5. Participates in activities for continued professional growth
6. Works to resolve both inter and intra-departmental conflicts
7. Maintains open communication with parents, parent groups, and community organizations
8. Represents the district at professional meetings and conferences
9. Manages CFC supported summer STEM and Literacy programming
Provides Fiscal Management for the Department(s)
Essential Duties:
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1. Advises the D219 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction on budgetary
needs
2. Prepares and implements grants as appropriate
3. Maintains the CFC Budget
Manages Departmental Organization
Essential Duties:
1. Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence (annual report,
webpage, board memos etc...)
2. Performs other duties as assigned by the D219 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction
3. Conducts meetings and attends relevant school, district(s) and professional meetings as
necessary
4. Meets with District 219 Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to communicate
advancements towards accomplishing CFC objectives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the
ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The
employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to
sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate
office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact
with the students, staff and the public.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 days (Director position, plus 55 days), with comprehensive benefits
package.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with
provisions of the District procedures on administrative evaluation.
Apply online at: www.niles-hs.k12.il.us
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act
(A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of
District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to
04/23/2019
perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities
regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.
Any individual needing assistance in making application for opening should contact the Assistant
Superintendent for Human Resources.
04/23/2019
Administration/Executive Director of K-12 STEM and Literacy
5/16/2023
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
July 1, 2023
05/30/2023
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