Director of Teaching and Learning (closes 1/1/24)

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE:  Director of Teaching and Learning

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree with course work in curriculum and instruction
• Valid teaching certificate in Administration and Supervision
• At least five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience
• Such alternative qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL: To direct activities contributing to quality instruction for students through the development and improvement of the instructional staff, instructional activities, instructional materials, and curriculum

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve month year
• Salary and work year to be established by the Board

EVALUATION:  Annually in accordance with provisions of administrative personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Facilitates the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional program
• Guides the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction
• Interprets the curriculum and its philosophy to the board, the administration, the staff, and the general public
• Directs the creation of and edits for publication all materials prepared by and to be distributed among the     instructional staff
• Secures and distributes instructional materials, textbooks, and other instructional resources for evaluation by the instructional staff
• Coordinates the study and evaluation and, as appropriate, recommends new instructional materials, textbooks, methods, and programs
• Collaborates with Student Services Director regarding implementation of MTSS
• Monitors effectiveness of PLCs
• Coordinates the efforts of pupil service staff and instructional service staff in improving and updating the curriculum for all levels of student talent
• Supervises and coordinates the instructional program for state law and accreditation
• Supervises the gifted program through the Coordinator of Gifted Programs, the library-media program through the library-media personnel, and all instructional staff
• Develops and monitors district’s assessment program and reports results to district personnel, the board of education, the community, and the Nebraska Department of Education
• Up-to-date on research
• Directs the development of and, as appropriate, recommends the addition of new courses, grade placement of courses, credit allowed for courses, and graduation requirements
• Administers vocational programs
• Coordinates the development of instructional hour requirements for subjects and disseminates information about school schedules.
• Represents the district in local, state, and national meetings and organizations related to curriculum, instruction, and staff development
• Coordinates distance learning program for the district
• Coordinates, with other directors, the district’s staff development program and assists building principals in its implementation
• Develops & supervises implementation of ESSA grant (Title I)
• Assists in facilitating and coordinating the utilization of instructional technology
• Directs, coordinates, and assists building principals in the supervision of instruction through observation, evaluations and the formulation of growth goals for staff members
• Assists the building principals in the coordination of traveling teachers
• Responsible for the development and coordination of the district’s instructional budget including curriculum, professional development, assessment, library/media, and Title I, IIA, IVA
• Prepares drafts of needed board policy and administrative rules and regulations for areas of responsibility
• Supports building principals in effective implementation of district instructional model and grading practices
• Supervises and evaluates members of the teaching and learning team
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective leadership and organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Conflict management skills
• Public relations skills
• Skills in supervision of personnel