Executive Director (K-12) Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Executive Director (K-12) Montgomery Co – 3.9 Montgomery, AL Job Details Full-time $111,847 – $132,446 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications School experience Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Continuous improvement Classroom experience Master of School Administration Senior level Leadership Teaching Full Job Description Reports to :

Chief Academic Officer Position Summary :

Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing all initiatives based in the Academics and Accountability Department to support the development and implementation of long-term sustainable processes and systems across the district.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in school administration, educational administration, curriculum or related field. A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience. A minimum of five years of experience as an instructional leader with demonstrable evidence of a direct impact on student achievement, school improvement, teacher and leadership development (Experience as a district educational specialist, director, coordinator, or supervisor of leadership development and school improvement is preferred but not required) Extensive knowledge and experience in elementary, middle and/or high school leadership, organizational and continuous school improvement preferred. Demonstrated experience in leadership development and evaluation and school improvement. Demonstrated success in using data-driven, decision-making to improve student performance across grade levels and core disciplines Demonstrated knowledge of effective group dynamics. A valid Alabama State Department of Education certification in Educational Leadership such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties :

Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals. Builds internal/external partnerships and local school practices and processes that support district goals and enhance student learning Provides leadership in facilitating organizational goals through the implementation of the school improvement plan, assists in the development of the school’s comprehensive instructional program, and effectively communicates with stakeholders. Serves and works with all areas aligned to leadership and school improvement outcomes, including but not limited to instructional leadership, building management and operation, laws and policy, curriculum and instruction, professional development, exceptional children services, academically gifted services, fine arts, career and technical education, magnet education, alternative education, ESL, foreign languages, exceptional education services, federal programs/Title I, migrant education and PreK-12 instruction, co-curricular activities, extra-curricular activities and student support services. Directs the assigned schools and personnel in the analysis and method formulation for handling special projects; evaluates final results; reviews various prepared reports and performs special projects; advises and consults the Superintendent and/or other cabinet members on a variety of non-routine matters. Coaches and develops instructional leaders through the use of scientifically-based research and best practices. Develops collaboration and cross-departmental teams with Instructional Support Services, Human Resources and Operations to better serve and develop the capacity of schools for ongoing improvement. Offers guidance for the improvement of student achievement; develops, arranges and implements forms of technical and data assistance for schools that are underperforming as well as schools with average-to-high performance. Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations on academic accountability to the superintendent, chief academic officer, principals, teachers, parents and community groups; attends board meetings, conducts area principals’ meetings and attends other related meetings. Collaborates with school district departments, community agencies, local universities, research laboratories, etc.; seeks advice from and shares information with each group; maintains contact with other school districts to share ideas and information. Assumes leadership role on the superintendent’s leadership team; assists with long-range strategic planning; assists with developing system-wide budgets, plans, policies and activities. Provides assistance in determining the types of programs needed by schools and makes appropriate recommendations; addresses the needs of the faculty and staff. Provides input on professional development activities; follows the latest research, trends and development in all areas of education and explains these to the superintendent, chief academic officer, leadership team and other district employees as needed. Supervises and evaluates principals and other assigned staff. Supervises and conducts personnel administration duties for direct subordinates, including evaluating, assigning special duties, supervising attendance and travel reports and professional development. Carries out other assigned supervisory responsibilities from the superintendent and chief academic officer in accordance with the organization’s vision, policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include reviewing and hiring recommendations; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Performs other duties as assigned.