What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Teaching & Learning position at Yavneh Hebrew Academy?
Under direction of the Director of Student Service, support classroom instruction, effectively coach K-8 teachers, and facilitate instructional initiatives that align with Yavneh’s educational vision.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coach and develop K-8 teachers;
- Assess and evaluate the delivery of high quality instructional practices;
- Collaborate with principals and Director of Student Services to identify best practices aligned with Yavneh’s vision;
- Develop and implement instructional strategies to improve student achievement;
- Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional initiatives and practices;
- Collaborate with administration to develop standards based curriculum;
- Responsible for professional development programs for elementary and middle school teachers;
- Coordinate the use of data in instructional decision making;
- Responsible for monitoring instructional materials and validating instructional materials compliance;
- Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned;
- Arrange resources and services to focus on academic achievement for ALL students;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Plan, organize, control and direct instructional initiatives and activities.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the instructional program.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Direct the maintenance of a variety of documents related to assigned instructional activities.
- Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.