Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise the division-wide secondary instructional program.
- Coordinate curriculum and assessment development, implementation, and revision.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional methods and recommend revisions as needed.
- Provide regular, school-based instructional supervision to ensure alignment of written and taught curriculum.
- Provide guidance in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials for the program.
- Recommend expansion or elimination of courses and programs, as necessary.
- Coordinate division-wide secondary education activities.
- Oversee online course development and implementation.
- Participate in instructional audits and academic reviews.
- Oversee the development and implementation of dual enrollment courses with local colleges and universities.
- Collaborate with the Department of Human Resources to interview and recommend candidates to fill instructional coordinator and instructional specialist positions; interview and recommend qualified candidates for instructional positions, as requested.
- Work collaboratively with coordinators and instructional specialists to prepare and supervise the program's budgets.
- Supervise the ordering, inventory, and distribution of materials and equipment for the secondary instructional program.
- Assist teachers in the improvement of instructional delivery and performance.
- Serve as the content specialist, resource and advisor to teachers, principals, and central office personnel.
- Coordinate meetings with other content specialists, teachers, administrators, and other central office personnel to disseminate information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field.
- Work collaboratively with instructional coordinators to develop and conduct division-wide staff development for instructional staff.
- Oversee the development and implementation of professional development for all secondary instructional personnel.
- Represent the school division in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
- Serve as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding the division's secondary instructional program.
- Perform related work, as required.
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 curriculum and training design; teaching and instruction for individuals and groups; the measurement of training effects; and effective leadership practices. Must have the ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, teachers, staff, and associates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Master's Degree. Professional license required with endorsements in Administration and Supervision Pre-K-12. Must have extensive administrative and educational experience.