Manassas Park City Schools is Hiring a Director of Instruction Near Manassas, VA
Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 6/24/2024 Location: Central Office Closing Date: 07/05/2024 POSITION: Director of Instruction Salary/Hours:
Pay scale: Grade 20 Position Length: 12 months Hours: Full time unless otherwise specified
JOB SUMMARY: Leads the development, management, evaluation, and modification of the multifaceted activities, programs, and projects. Ensures that the district education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence. Directs the planning and implementation of staff development and training programs, ensures that program statistics, applicable reports, and related directives are completed in a timely manner for the Executive Team. Collaborates with and/or supports personnel assigned to schools, other offices, departments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Master's Degree in Education required. Endorsement in Administrative/Supervision K-12 required. At least three years of experience as a school-level administrator (principal/assistant principal) required. Experience in developing standards-based curricula, preferred. Knowledge of all aspects of standards-based curriculum and instruction, including reading instruction, special education, gifted education, Fine Arts, CTE and developing professional learning communities. Possession of leadership skills, qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the general public. Ability to manage fiscal and physical resources and to direct the operation of a broad range of activities in order to successfully carry out instructional support activities. Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff, students, and citizens. Ability to communicate school system policies and programs to the general public, media, and government officials. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)
Provides leadership and communication on issues related to division educational practice and procedures for teachers, central office instructional and administrative personnel, parents, and community members. Provides leadership and direction for adoption and implementation of instructional resources. Leads in the development, management, evaluation, and modification of programs to include curriculum and instruction for all preK-12 content areas as well as advanced academic programs, instructional technology, virtual learning, and library services. Recommends, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel. Works collaboratively with all Directors and Executive Cabinet Members to plan instructional programs. Coordinates all federal grant programs. Supervises and leads the curriculum writing process to ensure alignment with Standards of Learning objectives. Supports the summer K-12 programs, including their conception, content, communication, registration, and human resources function. Leads various committees to meet the objective set forth in the strategic plan. Executes action plans that support instructional programs. Provides instructional leadership and collaborates with school leadership to promote high quality instruction. Supports both local and state required school improvement processes. Coordinates school staff allocation and scheduling process with principals to maximize instruction and school improvement. Leads the budget process for assigned personnel. Attends division, regional, and state meetings, programs and events to support K-12 instructional programs. Maintains relevant webpages and social media applications. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Achievement. Complies with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all policies and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent. Performs all duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.