(2) Director of Instruction (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

SUMMARY The Director for Instruction provides leadership, support, and supervision for assigned schools to ensure high levels of student achievement and successful implementation of the district's strategic plan. The Director works collaboratively with principals, instructional coaches, counselors, and district leaders to strengthen instructional practices, implement Multi-Layered Systems of Support (MLSS), improve student outcomes, expand college and career readiness opportunities as appropriate, and ensure equitable access to high-quality learning experiences for all students. The Director for Instruction is responsible for monitoring school performance, developing principal leadership capacity, supporting continuous improvement efforts, strengthening student success systems, and ensuring consistent implementation of district instructional frameworks, intervention systems, and student support structures across assigned schools. Other duties may be assigned. Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations. All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and computer security regulations. Supervises, monitors, and evaluates assigned personnel for effectiveness in the development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, intervention systems, and student support programs. Leads district efforts to improve student achievement across assigned schools through implementation of high-quality instructional practices aligned to district strategic goals. Supports principals in achieving district performance targets related to student achievement, graduation outcomes, attendance, college readiness, career readiness, and other district performance measures as applicable. Provides leadership that ensures quality instructional programs, curriculum implementation, and instructional delivery aligned to district expectations and state standards. Supports implementation of Multi-Layered Systems of Support (MLSS), including Layer 2 and Layer 3 intervention systems, Student Assistance Team (SAT) processes, progress monitoring practices and student support structures. Monitors implementation of Math Labs and intervention systems across assigned schools to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and fidelity to district expectations as appropriate. Conducts regular school visits, classroom walkthroughs, and instructional reviews to monitor implementation of district instructional priorities and provide feedback to principals. Collaborate with instructional coaches, counselors, principals, and district leaders to strengthen data-driven instruction, professional learning communities (PLCs), intervention systems, and continuous improvement practices. Utilizes formative and summative assessment data to guide curriculum development, intervention planning, extended learning opportunities, and school improvement efforts. Monitors student achievement, attendance, behavior, graduation rates, course performance, college readiness indicators, career readiness indicators, and school climate data to identify trends and support school improvement planning. Supports implementation of bilingual education, multilingual learner supports, special education services, gifted education programs, and other specialized instructional programs at assigned campuses. Advocates for programs that meet the needs of at-risk student populations and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. Establishes an environment that empowers principals to execute their responsibilities as instructional leaders and promotes innovation in the pursuit of student achievement. Promotes an organizational climate that fosters positive staff morale, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with district leaders to ensure PreK-12 alignment of curriculum, instruction, intervention systems, and student support services. Provides guidance, support, supervision, and evaluation for assigned instructional coaches, instructional specialists, counselors, and other instructional support personnel. Coordinates efforts and provides leadership to school counseling programs to ensure alignment with district goals related to student success, graduation, postsecondary readiness, and college and career readiness as appropriate for assigned schools. Ensures integration and effective use of technology to support teaching, learning, intervention, communication, and student success initiatives. Serves as the district liaison with higher education institutions, dual credit partners, and community organizations as assigned. Supports district efforts to expand postsecondary opportunities through dual credit, advanced coursework, industry certifications, career pathways, and workforce readiness initiatives. Monitors implementation of district college and career readiness goals and ensures alignment between instructional programming and workforce demands. Supports implementation and monitoring of grants, initiatives, and programs assigned by the Chief Academic Officer. Assists schools in implementing district intervention strategies, attendance improvement efforts, dropout prevention initiatives, and district credit recovery initiatives as appropriate. Arranges and coordinates district-level principal and school leadership meetings focused on instructional leadership, student outcomes, strategic plan implementation, and organizational effectiveness. Assists schools in implementing federal, state, and district academic initiatives. Visits assigned schools frequently to ensure effective communication with principals and school leadership teams. Confers regularly with the Chief Academic Officer regarding school performance, instructional priorities, emerging needs, and recommended actions to improve student outcomes. Uses school performance data and implementation evidence to monitor progress toward district strategic goals and recommend adjustments as needed. Monitors school improvement planning processes, accountability measures, and continuous improvement efforts across assigned schools. Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigned instructional specialists, instructional coaches, counselors, college and career readiness personnel, and other assigned personnel. Provides coaching, support, supervision, and evaluation for instructional leaders and support personnel to ensure implementation of district instructional priorities, student support systems, and continuous improvement efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated organizational skills Excellent Communication and People skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree (M.A.) in education or related field Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience Minimum of five (5) years of principal experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

New Mexico Level 3B Administrative License or equivalent Valid New Mexico Teaching License

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Ability to use multiple virtual instructional platforms. Proficient in Google Suites Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites Experience with online meeting platforms such as Google Meets, Zoom, MS Teams

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The information required for this job will be documented in a computer. Computer-assisted presentations will also be made as a regular part of the job. Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional District and statewide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular working hours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.