Job Description

Title:   ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

The primary function of the Associate Director of Secondary Instruction and Academic Programs is to support the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the secondary instructional programs for the school division. This position supervises the instructional coordinators and coaches and supports the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in the development of curriculum and assessments, and designing and leading professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A postgraduate professional certificate with an endorsement in school administration and completion of those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment.
• Five years’ experience in public school administration preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a building principal preferred.
• Have demonstrated, in a public school system, professional knowledge necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.
• Experience in technology planning and developing technology-based solutions in educational settings.
• Considerable knowledge of current changes and developments in curriculum, instruction, and professional development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current techniques and procedures used in the design and development of curriculum.
• Strong computer (Microsoft office) and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness. 
• Ability to manage budget and personnel. 
• Ability to implement policy and procedures. 
• Ability to interpret data. 
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of curriculum and instruction. 
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration. 
• Ability to develop long-term goals and objectives. 
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements. 
• Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified and/or improved programs.
• Ability to mentor and train new teachers, ability to hold high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership developing and monitoring the effectiveness of the secondary curriculum, instruction and assessment, Virtual High School, the integration of educational technology into instructional programs, and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
• Provide the leadership needed to meet or exceed performance on strategic plan goals and objectives related to instruction.
• Provide support for School Improvement Plans at the secondary level.
• Provide leadership in evaluating the effectiveness of secondary academic programs.
• Coordinate with the instructional and operational directors to determine appropriate uses of instructional technology in various programs.
• Work with curriculum planning and revision committees to integrate the use of instructional technologies into the curriculum at all grade levels.
• Work directly with Information Services staff to implement and update the division educational technology plan.
• Work directly with Information Services staff to evaluate access to contemporary and effective technology resources to support the use of technology in the classroom.
• Plan for, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of division-wide initiatives. 
• Plan for, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of the PreK-12 Summer Academy Program
• Oversee secondary magnet programs and the Governor’s School
• Manage and provide appropriate oversight of budgets for secondary instruction, educational technology, and Summer Academy.
• Work collaboratively with instructional staff to design and implement a quality professional development program for staff.
• Analyze academic achievement data to understand the impact, develop goals and solutions grounded in data, and disaggregates data to understand root causes and lead improvements in outcomes for secondary students.
• Monitor key metrics to determine the success of each academic area; promotes data-driven decision making across the division. Uses insights from student performance data across school division to inform continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction and assessments, incorporating input from school leaders, teachers and community members. 
• Lead, coach, and oversee Instructional Coordinators to ensure each provides exceptional leadership, service and support to school leaders and teachers.
• Plan and organize regular meetings as needed with principals and assistant principals to coordinate a unified implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 
• Respond to public inquiries regarding curriculum and instruction.
• Partner with members in other departments to ensure individual school support with meeting the needs of all students.
• Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follow established safe work practices.
• Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet minimum, necessary and special qualifications and perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily. The essential performance responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Reports to:

Director of Instruction and Curriculum

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of administrative personnel.

10/25/2024