Director of Teaching & Learning

Title:  Director of Teaching & Learning

Reports to:  Superintendent of Schools

Position Summary:   The Director of Teaching and Learning will support District and State initiatives in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessments, professional development, and instructional technologies, and related services; ensuring that program components maximize the educational experience for every student; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining assigned services in compliance with State and District established guidelines.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Master’s Degree in Administration or Curriculum & Instruction
2. Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in building or district leadership
3. Minimum of three to five years of experience in administration or curriculum leadership
4. Experience in development and implementation of curriculum and assessments
5. Ability to evaluate instructional programs for effectiveness in student learning
6. Demonstrate experience in innovative best practices that support student achievements
7. Desire and ability to work with students and staff
8. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the superintendent
9. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
10. Ability to plan, organize, and see that activities are completed
11. Proficient in data collection and reporting
12. Excellent written and oral skills
13. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications 
14. Highly organized and punctual, with a strong commitment to meeting schedules and deadlines

Preferred:

1. Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university in education administration
2. 5+ years of directly related to curriculum and instruction development and implementation

Essential Functions:

1. Collaborates with the Superintendent  and administrative team to develop successful curricular programs for the purpose of improving student learning throughout the district.
   
   
2. Direct the implementation of State and District assessments.
   
   
3. Partners with administrators and supervisors for the purpose of addressing employee relations matters.
    
4. Implementation experience in instructional technologies that support student learning and staff development.
   
   
5. Develops and maintains programs to help retain high quality personnel.
   
   
6. Delivers informative presentations on an array of topics, such as Board meetings, leadership gatherings, and training sessions, to disseminate information, elicit feedback, and proffer recommendations on district services.
   
   
7. Coordinate staff professional development opportunities with building administrators.
   
   
8. Supervise and monitor District ESL services.
   
   
9. Leads development, implementation, and continuous refinement of a strategic plan for building and sustaining student/learning support systems, indicators of progress, and mechanisms for accountability and ongoing improvement.
   
   
10. Serves as an administrative representative for the Professional Development Committee.
    
    
11. Serve as a member of the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation team.
    
    
12. Facilitate the vetting and adoption  of curriculum resources utilizing a  collaborative approach.
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General Responsibilities:

1. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
2. Supports the value of education.
3. Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.
4. Keeps abreast of new information, best practices, innovative ideas, and techniques.
5. Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
6. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Physical Requirements: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1. Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
2. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment:11 months 

Job Salary:  Salary is commensurate with experience

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age,  or religion in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.