Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Early submission is encouraged- as the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected. 

Purpose:                  

To assist the director substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing- achieving- and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services.  To provide ongoing leadership in the development- improvement- and implementation of the district’s teaching and learning programs.

Reports To:             Director of Teaching and Learning

Supervises:             Instructional Facilitators

License:                  KSDE Building Leadership License

Qualifications

1. An earned master’s degree with a major in educational administration
2. A valid building leadership license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education
3. Five (5) years teaching and school administration 
4. Other alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Job Functions

General Administration

1. Assists in the overall administration of the school district.
2. Keeps abreast of developments in education administration and works in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the administration and operation of the school district.
3. Assists in the administration of the district’s instructional and professional development program budget.
4. Keeps informed of and assists in interpreting federal laws- regulations- state statues- rules- and policies affecting education.
5. Assists in developing necessary board policies and administrative rules.
6. Attends board meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the superintendent may request.
7. Assists in the determination of types of instructional and professional development programs needed by the schools and makes appropriate recommendations.
8. Interprets programs- philosophy- and policies of the district to staff- students- and the community at large.
9. Maintains liaison with social- professional- civic- volunteer- and other community agencies and groups having an interest in the schools.
10. Prepares state reports and claims as required.
11. Plays a significant leadership role in fostering professional growth and building of staff morale throughout the district.
12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the associate superintendent and/or superintendent may assign.

Performance Responsibilities: Teaching and Learning

1. Identifying strategies for improving student classroom behavior and identifying early and appropriate interventions to help students with special needs.
2. Improves the knowledge and instructional practices of teachers- principals- and/or paraprofessionals to teach students with different learning styles- particularly students with disabilities- students with special learning needs- and students with limited English proficiency.
3. Improves the quality of principals- assistant principals- curriculum specialist- and instructional facilitators- including the development and support of academics to help them become outstanding managers and educational leaders.
4. Improves the knowledge of teachers- principals- and/or paraprofessionals in core academic subjects- as well as effective strategies- methods- and skills to improve student academic achievement.
5. Maintains liaison and active participation with educational leaders in instruction and professional development at state- regional- and national levels.
6. Lead and guide district initiatives surrounding Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
7. Collaborate with district and building leaders in the formation of a district adopted instructional model.
8. Collaborate with district and building leaders in the formation of hiring and retention protocols so as to increase and maintain a level of high quality employees.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

1. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
2. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop- bend- lift and reach.
3. Requires the ability to travel.
4. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
5. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities

1. Contributes to safe and orderly work areas
2. Works to help ensure student achievement
3. Builds positive school/community relations
4. Works to develop constructive peer and student relationships
5. Works to develop effective and efficient performance
6. Practices responsible fiscal- facility- and resource management
7. Models positive professional attributes
8. Sees that district policies are observed during all activities
9. Keeps abreast of new information- innovative ideas and techniques
10. Obtains advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures
11. Adheres to all District policies and procedures including the USD453 Negotiated Agreement
12. Adheres to all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
13. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other Administrative Staff 

Contract Length:    260 Days

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