The Grant County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position:

Director of Secondary Education

GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

CERTIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

Appointment:

Chief Academic Officer

Qualifications:

• Valid Kentucky teaching certification for elementary and/or middle school

• Certificate for Instructional leadership
• A minimum of five (5) year successful classroom teaching experience

Reports To:

Deputy Superintendent

Terms of Employment:

Days of Employment - 240 days

Grade: 11

Salary:

Commensurate with the school district’s Certified Salary Schedule

Physical Qualifications:

shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

Job Goal:

To provide direct support and assistance to middle and high school leadership and staff in district-wide initiatives and facilitate in the planning and implementation of an educational program that will improve student achievement.

Professional Responsibilities

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  General Duties:

• Provide leadership in the development of the 6-12 instructional program and achievement of state curriculum standards and district goals and objectives.

• Oversee the implementation of standards work in all content areas and ensure schools adhere to local, state and federal education standards

• Work directly with principals and curriculum specialists to ensure instruction is high quality and equitable in all classrooms.
• Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator for the district.
• Research past and current practices in areas of standards, assessment, and instruction.
• Guide and support Curriculum Specialists in all areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ensure Professional Learning Communities are established and working at high levels in all schools.
• Work directly with the Director of Elementary to ensure vertical alignment is maintained from K-12.

• Collaborate on the district’s Comprehensive Improvement Plan and provide support for all schools on their school Improvement Plan.

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  General Duties (continued):

• Stay abreast of and interpret to staff the current research in relevant areas of curriculum development, teaching and learning.
• Plan and present data and information related to secondary curriculum, instruction and assessment to the board of education.
• Oversee and provide support and guidance in the area of professional development.
• Oversee MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) at the secondary level.
• Work directly with the Director of Elementary to orient new teachers to the district.
• Visit classrooms and school sites on a regular basis to monitor the effectiveness of the school wide education program.
• Attend professional training related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Maintain and follow systems established in the area of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Evaluate personnel established by the supervisor.
• Other duties assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.

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  Professional Responsibilities

• Improves and maintains professional skills

• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility

• Plans, coordinates, and monitors work plans of those supervised
• Completes all records and reports accurately and on time
• Manages time wisely
• Is punctual and reports to work regularly
• Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems
• Implements the policies and procedures of the district; follows federal and state laws governing educational programs

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  Interpersonal Relationships

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with the staff

• Gives and receives constructive criticism and praise appropriately

• Is accessible to staff
• Interacts frequently with the staff in a mutually respectful and friendly manner
• Is flexible, reasonable and cooperative
• Displays self-confidence
• Demonstrates professional courtesy
• Works cooperative with others
• Responds effectively to concerns
• Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect
• Demonstrates appreciation for the sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.