Director Of Elementary Schools

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Element ary Schools, the Director of Elementary Schools provides support, coaching, and mentoring to elementary school administrators to ensure that instructional and curricular programs are fully and appropriately implemented in assigned schools. This position requires an inspiring, collaborative, courageous, innovative, and visionary leader with outstanding people and management skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education with an emphasis on curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership.
  

Certification/Licensure:

Priority will be given to those applicants who:

• Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education Professional Administrator II certificate / license at the time of application.
  

Applicants may be considered who:

• Hold a current out-of-state educator certificate or license and are eligible for a Maryland State Department of Education Administrator II license.
  

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience with progressive responsibility for e lementary school leadership and management in a public school system, including experience as a teacher/related service provider and principal, of which one (1) year should include experience:

  • Developing and p roviding professional learning to e lementary school staff.

  • Analyzing data to support and promote student achievement.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in education with an emphasis on curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership.

• Current Professional Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certificate/license with the Superintendent I endorsement.

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a n e lementary school principal supervisor.

• Four (4) or more years of experience as a principal with at least two (2) at the elementary school level .

• Experience as a n e lementary school assistant principal.

• Demonstrated ability to implement, administer, evaluate, and modify programs to improve school performance .
  

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Supervises e lementary school principals.

• Provides professional and leadership development to school administrators.

• Engages in deliberate instructional visits to assess if professional development is transferred into changes in teacher practice within the classroom.

• Responds to parent inquiries and concerns and participates in parent meetings as needed.

• Works closely with e lementary school administrators to ensure School Improvement Plans are aligned with the needs of the schools and systemic initiatives.

• Supports systemic school improvement support in the following focus areas: college and career read y , graduation, attendance, and effective discipline practices.

• Provides support to e lementary school administrators regarding staffing and scheduling needs to maximize school district resources.
  

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

• Thorough understanding of e lementary school programs and scheduling.

• Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal policies and procedures regarding education.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.

• Ability to coach, mentor, and build capacity in school staff to positively impact staff and student success.

• Ability to plan, develop , implement , and evaluate programs and make recommendations for improvements .

• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for services offered.

• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.

• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing with tact and courtesy and present before large groups of people .

• Skilled in effective listening and a bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and negotiated agreements for principals , teachers , and school-based support staff .
  

This position includes evening and weekend work hours to attend Board of Education meetings and school-based eve nts as well as to respond to urgent school and school system needs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted , and o nce your application has been submitted , you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. I ncomplete applications will not be accepted . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Supplemental Application Questions

T his position requires applicants to provide r esponses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications . Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.

1) Please list the supervisory roles you have held at the elementary school level. For each position, please indicat e the departments or teams that reported to you.

2 ) Please describe your recent experience developing and providing professional learning to e lementary school staff over the course of a school year or multi-year period. Include up to two examples of how professional learning was delivered and explain how you monitored and evaluated the impact of the professional learning.

3 ) Please describe up to two e xample s of your experience analyzing data to support and promote student achievement. Please identify the position(s) in which you gained this experience.

4 ) Please describe a specific example from your experience in which you have demonstrated your ability to implement, administer, evaluate, and modify programs to improve school performance. Please explain your specific role in the process and the specific outcomes achieved.