Must have a Supervisor of Instruction certificate to be considered for this position.

DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION

1. Responsible To: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction / Director of Technology
   
   
2. Primary Job Responsibility: To provide leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining the best possible curricular and instructional programs and services across grades P-5.
   
   
3. Essential Functions of Job Responsibility:

Curriculum and Instruction

• Supports the implementation of Senate Bill 1 across all elementary
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Coordinates School Based Curriculum Alignment.
• Coordinates elementary school curriculum meetings.
• Coordinates subject area curriculum meetings.
• Develops school curriculum and resource materials to assist educators across grades P-5.
• Assists elementary schools in the implementation of RTI.
• Evaluates and improves the elementary school curriculum.
• Assists in the development of exit criteria for elementary school students.
• Assists staff in the development of instructional units.
• Monitors grade level meetings.
• Assists elementary schools in the ongoing training of new teachers.
• Serves as a consultant to teachers at all grade levels P-5.
• Assists the implementation of assessment and accountability activities throughout the district.
• Supports and assists principals.
• Supports and assists classroom teachers.
• Assists SBDM Councils and committees.
• Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan
• Works with teachers, principals, and SBDM Committees to develop and implement School Comprehensive Improvement Plans.
• Attends school and community events.
• Attends local, regional and state meetings.
• Supports the career assessment and career planning process.
• Ensures compliance with mandates related to transition.

Preschool Director

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the IDEA - Preschool Program.
• Assists in the preparation of the IDEA - Preschool project application.
• Conducts an annual preschool handicapped needs assessment.
• Coordinate with First Steps program regarding transitions to district preschool program.
• Assists in the implementation of RTI for incoming preschool students.
• Prepares Full Utilization Agreement between local Board and Head Start.
• Conducts an annual evaluation of the program.
• Assists in the development of program policies and operational procedures.
• Facilitates workshops and professional development training for staff and parents, focusing on IEP development and implementation, the development of resources and materials, and child growth and development.
• Organizes and facilitates the district's Preschool Program.
• Responsible for recruitment of students to district preschool program.
• Produces required child count reports to KDE.
• Establishes and maintains Early Childhood Child Find Networking System including the coordination of interagency services.
• Coordinates the annual Early Childhood Child Find.
• Organizes and facilitates the screenings and subsequent placement of identified children.
• Facilitates a child tracking and data collection system for preschool age children.
• Organizes preschool enrollment procedures.
• Coordinates work and training with related agencies: Easter Seal Center, Kentucky School for the Deaf, and Head Start.
• Assists in the screening and selection of preschool personnel.
• Conducts professional development training for preschool staff.
• Develops grants and coordinates budgets related to preschool services.
• Participates in regional and state workshops.
• Conducts ARC's for preschool children as needed.

Other Areas of Responsibility

• Serves as a local SBDM trainer.
• Ensure compliance with mandates related to transition.
• Assists schools to develop transitional course outlines.
• Coordinates district GT program, oversees district GT budget, responsible for compliance with GT regulations.
• Provides information on current laws and administrative regulations.
• Coordinates screening process for early entry to Kindergarten.
• Contacts supervising teacher for each P-5 student teacher.
• Assures that the placement policies concerning student teaching are followed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-Valid State Teacher Certificate (Preferred)

-Appropriate Administrative Certificate

Salary : $102,331