Director of Secondary Instruction

DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY INSTRUCTION

Responsible To:

Assistant Superintendent for

Curriculum & Instruction Primary Job Responsibility:

To provide leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining the best possible curricular and instructional programs and services across grades 6-12.

Essential Functions of Job Responsibility:

Curriculum and Instruction Supports the implementation of Senate Bill 1 across all secondary schools. Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education. Coordinates School Based Curriculum Alignment. Coordinates secondary school curriculum meetings. Coordinates subject area curriculum meetings. Develops school curriculum and resource materials to assist educators across grades 6-12. Assists secondary schools in the implementation of RTI. Evaluates and improves the secondary school curriculum. Assists staff in the development of instructional units. Monitors grade level meetings. Manages Perkins and state Vocational-Education budgets and evaluation reports. Serves as point of contact for district reporting on grants into Kentucky Department of Education software for various programs as assigned (currently GMAP.) Attends regional and state meetings related to grant programs. Assist secondary schools in the ongoing training of new teachers. Serves as a consultant to teachers at all grade levels 6-12. Assists in the implementation of assessment and accountability activities throughout the district. Supervises and evaluates instructional coaches, curriculum coaches, or technology resource teachers as assigned by Assistant Superintendent. Supports and assists principals. Supports and assists classroom teachers. Assists SBDM Councils and committees. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan. Works with teachers, principals, and SBDM Committees to develop and implement School Comprehensive Improvement Plans. Attends school and community events. Attends local, regional and state meetings. Supports the career assessment and career planning process. Ensures compliance with mandates related to transition. Innovative Instructional Programs Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, organize, plan, direct and implement innovative instructional programs. Coordinate with secondary staff for student internships and community partnerships. Develop personalized pathways to high school graduation. Monitors and prepares reports related to innovative instructional programs. Serve as liaison to Paducah Chamber of Commerce for Business Education Partnerships and related programs. Other Areas of Responsibility Serves as a local SBDM trainer. Coordinates services for non-English speaking students. Serves as District Governor's Scholars Program Coordinator. Works to resolve conflicts and complaints as appropriate for assignment. Ensures compliance with mandates related to transition. Assists schools to develop transitional course outlines. Provides information on current laws and administrative regulations. Contacts supervising teacher for each grade 6-12 student teacher. Assures that the placement policies concerning student teaching are followed. Complete required reporting related to Vocational-Education. Manages Perkins Vocational-Education budget and evaluation reports. Serve as liaison to Paducah Chamber of Commerce for Business Education Partnerships and related programs. May coordinate meetings of school guidance counselors. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

: -Valid State Teacher Certificate (Preferred) -Appropriate Administrative Certificate (Supervisor of Instruction, Principal, etc.) and Master's degree in education or related field required.