Director, Advanced Instructional Programs (Wells APAC) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Director, Advanced Instructional Programs (Wells APAC)
Jackson Public Schools MS
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Job Details

Job ID:

5082828

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 4, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Director, Advanced Instructional Programs (Wells APAC)
Qualifications
Possess skills in administration and supervision of advanced programs including but not limited to: APAC, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Program, Gifted Education, Title III and/or the Early College Program.
Advanced degree and/or valid state of Mississippi Administrative License (486, 487, 488, or 489 endorsements) preferred
Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience
Knowledge of state law and MDE regulations pertaining to gifted education
Success in seeking, writing and obtaining grants
Knowledge of federal legislation and guidelines pertaining to the Title III Program
Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with others people
Possess the verbal and communication skills necessary for establishing and maintaining rapport with personnel, parents, and the public
Knowledge of computers, related technology, and software
Possess experience for delivering and facilitating the professional development and mentoring for school administrators and teachers
Possess a working knowledge of best practices in instructional programming that will produce rigorous and relevant instructional offerings and practices.
Reports To
Executive Director, Advanced Academics
Supervises
Support staff assigned to Advanced Programs Division
Job Goal
The Director is to assist the District’s Administrative Team in the planning and implementation of Advanced Instructional Programs at Wells APAC Performing Arts Center
Essential Functions
Coordinates the curriculum and implementation of the district’s Advanced Instructional Programs
Coordinates Summer Advanced/Enrichment Academies for students
Assists with designing, implementing, and coordination of the district’s Title programs
Coordinates the planning and development of professional development sessions on Advanced Programs for designated groups of JPS teachers
Evaluates all teachers providing visual and performing arts instruction at Wells APAC
Maintains Advanced Instructional Program’s division budgets within grant guidelines and procedures
Organizes evaluation of all sessions and reports results to supervisor
Acquires/Develops needs assessments to measure implementation status of advanced programs and supporting professional development offerings
Develops research based Advanced Instructional Program activities meeting districts’ instruction needs, particularly as related to promising new strategies to develop implementation potential
Makes on-site school visits to observe implementation proceedings
Develops with appropriate district staff plans for sustainability of program
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Salary Information

Classification:

Director, Advanced Instructional Programs

Scale:

School Administrative – High School Assistant Principal Scale

Grade:

AA, AAA, AAAA

Days Employed:

215 days per school year

Range:

$72,805.00 – $90-480.00 annually

Overtime:

Exempt
Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

51.1003

Position Type:

Full-Time