POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree from an accredited college/university.
- Three years certified experience as an administrator.( Endorsement 486)
- Current Mississippi teaching license with district__level leadership endorsement on file in the central office.
- Desire to continue career improvement.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
- Provide professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising and evaluating the curricular and instructional needs of the district based on the mission and goals of the school district.
- Establish an optimum learning environment within the district in accordance with available resources.
- Ensure that all school programs and activities conform to federal, state and district guidelines.
- Provide professional leadership in the developing, organizing and evaluating a district wide testing program for all pupils.
- Obtain governmental and private agency grants.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
- Work effectively with community organizations.
- React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
- Support the value of an education.
- Support the mission and goals of Cleveland School District.
- Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the superintendent in oversight of the general operation of the school district.
- Assist with the development and implementation of professional development activities that include the analysis of student achievement results and the identification of curriculum areas requiring improvement and realignment.
- Establish a systematic approach and provide the leadership for curriculum and instruction planning, development, implementation and evaluation for all grade levels.
- Coordinate the process of textbook evaluation, selection, and adoption in acquiring appropriate teaching materials and resources for all grade levels.
- Oversees the implementation of the student information database system.
- Oversees the district's School Improvement and Accreditation programs.
- Oversees the Professional Development Council and communicates necessary information to administrative staff.
- Administer the policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Education.
- Provide leadership, information and recommendations to assist the Board of Education in making prudent decisions regarding the curriculum and instruction of the district.
- Assist in developing and administering the annual school district budget.
- Recommend the use of funds for emergency purposes that have not been specifically identified in the budget.
- Assist in developing a functioning educational mission consistent with the values of the community, teachers, school administration and Board of Education.
- Communicate openly and effectively with students, community, staff and administration.
- Promote an informed, working relationship between the school district and its patrons.
- Develop an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm within the school district.
- Recognize and encourage outstanding performance by persons within the school district.
- Assist in the evaluation of building administrators and directors.
- Provide leadership in planning and organizing staff development activities designed to promote more effective leadership, improve communication and upgrade instruction.
- Complete an annual evaluation of all district grant programs.
- Develop and supervise the budgets of grant programs by approving or disapproving orders for materials/ equipment of the school district.
- Supervise the staff and operations at the district instructional materials center.
- Supervise and coordinate district media processing and copy center.
- Supervise the activities of district instructional coordinators.
- Supervise and/or administer governmental and private agency grant programs.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. 27. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or Board of Education, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contractual
PERFORMANCE REVIEW:
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Mississippi Statutes and Board of Education Policy.
APPROVED: 10/2019