What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Curriculum Division Head (2024 - 2025) position at Discovery Health Sciences Schools?
High School Curriculum Division Head
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks a High School Division Head for the 2024-2025 school year. The Division Head executes the network vision for teaching and learning across the school. The Division Head reports to the Principal and is a key member of the campus administrative team. This position works collaboratively with grade level teams and content-area departments to facilitate instructional excellence and increase student achievement. The Division Head supervises and observes teachers to assess skills and provide feedback, plans and delivers effective professional development and builds ownership and support for meeting academic goals. An ideal candidate will have instructional leadership experience working with educators to understand and implement best practices to drive academic achievement.
Other required selection criteria include the following:
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks a High School Division Head for the 2024-2025 school year. The Division Head executes the network vision for teaching and learning across the school. The Division Head reports to the Principal and is a key member of the campus administrative team. This position works collaboratively with grade level teams and content-area departments to facilitate instructional excellence and increase student achievement. The Division Head supervises and observes teachers to assess skills and provide feedback, plans and delivers effective professional development and builds ownership and support for meeting academic goals. An ideal candidate will have instructional leadership experience working with educators to understand and implement best practices to drive academic achievement.
Other required selection criteria include the following:
- 5 years of experience teaching;
- Strong understanding of State testing and Louisiana State Standards
- Deep instructional expertise and motivation to establish innovative and creative learning programs;
- Commitment to implement staff development and training;
- Ability to promote a positive school climate;
- Commitment to enabling each student to reach his/her personal best.
Preferred candidates will have:
- Related Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Literacy or Secondary Education
- Prior experience in a high-performing school that serves an at-risk population.
- Experience as an administrator or teacher leader
