Director Of Education And Instruction

POSITION: Director of Education and Instruction

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months of Employment

SALARY: Based on State Salary Scale

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree required

• 3-5 years of successful teaching or principal experience in elementary education is preferred

• Exemplary leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of federal programs and budgets

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms

• Strong technology skills

• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple programs and activities

• Ability to lead engaging, effective professional development with teachers, administrators and central staff

• Strong organizational skills

• Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders including but not limited to: parents, teachers, students, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives and others

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership in assuring that the curriculum and instructional programs reflect the best in current educational research and practice and provides training opportunities for staff to strengthen their skills/knowledge (Pre-K, K-6, 6-12/13)

• Provides oversight and direction of all Early Childhood Education Centers

• Provides oversight and leadership of the Title I component of Federal Programs

• Provide leadership to determine the types of programs needed in schools and make appropriate recommendations for all curricular areas

• Observes classrooms to provide feedback and coaching for improved, research based instructional practices

• Develop and implement instructional strategies which enhance student achievement on Pre-K - Grade 12/13 end-of-grade, end of course, state benchmarks and other testing programs

• Demonstrates knowledge of the science of reading research and/or willingness to invest in related professional development

• Work with district Data to analyze, report and interpret student performance and develop recommendations that address identified needs in instruction

• Facilitate monthly meetings for principals and interventionists

• Monitor the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

• Attend Monthly WRESA Curriculum Council meetings

• Work directly with OEL to enhance early literacy skill development

• Review, research, prepare and disseminate information pertaining to trends in curriculum development, extended learning programs, and intervention programs

• Attend department, PLC (Professional Learning Communities) and grade level meetings with principals to ensure consistent communication between the curriculum and instruction department and schools

• Assist with School Work Plans through the NC Star platform

• Rosenwald School Liaison. Assist in curriculum implementation, scheduling, promotion and attending meetings as needed with committee members

• Collaborate with principals of assigned schools and assist in determining staffing needs

• Organize and provide professional development activities as needed and directed at the school and the district level

• Assist in textbook selection by developing, administering or supervising the textbook adoption process

• Support school staff, when requested, by meeting with parents/families regarding student progress

• Assist in creating, delivering and follow-up analysis of professional development to ascertain effectiveness

• Assist in Grant Writing, Implementation and Reporting

• Assist with Digital Learning Plan and implementation from district level

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

DISCLAIMER

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits. The Madison County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability or national origin.

Application Procedure:

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Position open until filled