Director of Secondary Education

Overview:
The Director of Secondary Education serves as an integral part of the administrative team and is responsible for providing curricular leadership across subject areas under his/her direction. The Director is instrumental in leading implementation of the district’s focus on student achievement, student growth and student well-being and is committed to the district statement of purpose: To create a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student.
 
Key Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership in the development, implementation and administration of a progressive secondary educational program including school improvement goals, building management, master schedule development and budget.
2. Collaborates with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Elementary Education, the Director of Assessment and Accountability, the Director of Special Education, and the Director of Technology to ensure a consistent preK-12 flow of educational experiences.
3. Provides leadership for the assessment of current instructional practices and curriculum and makes recommendations for improvement in secondary educational programs.
4. Assumes a leadership role in secondary curriculum planning, implementation of state/national standards and development, selection, and/or implementation of related materials or resources.
5. Oversees the gifted education program in the Middle School and High School; supervises Gifted Intervention Specialists; prepares compliance reports for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
6. Analyzes student performance data to improve secondary programs and academic achievement.
7. Assists in the coordination of and evaluation of professional development experiences for secondary administrators, certified/licensed staff and non-teaching personnel to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum.
8. Assists secondary building administration in matters pertaining to the entire secondary educational program.
9. Participates in professional development specific to leadership and secondary teaching and learning.
10. Evaluates staff performance including but not limited to secondary principals, secondary teachers on special assignment, and department personnel using the appropriate evaluation system for each classification. 
11. Assists Human Resources with hiring and evaluation practices relating to secondary education including classified, exempt, certified/licensed personnel and administrators to support and/or improve upon instruction, operations and professional growth.  
12. Coordinates all College Credit Plus, Dual Enrollment and/or Post-Secondary Education programs with institutions of higher education. 
13. Coordinates, oversees and evaluates the success of the career and technical education satellite programs at the middle school and high school.  
14. Performs all other tasks/duties and assumes such responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.  

1. Master’s degree or higher.
2. Eight years or more successful experience in education with at least five years administrative experience at the building level or higher in some of the following areas:
   1. Curriculum
   2. Assessment
   3. Instruction
   4. Data Analysis
   5. Research
   6. Staff Development
   7. Human Resources
   8. Planning
3. Valid Ohio License/Certificate as an Administrative Specialist or Superintendent, or ability to obtain such.
4. Ohio Teacher and Principal Evaluation System Credentials or ability to obtain such.
5. Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

1. Ability to research and disseminate pertinent information relevant to secondary education initiatives.
2. Ability to administer the secondary curriculum materials selection and adoption program in cooperation with curriculum committees.
3. Is knowledgeable of the variety of data available in all secondary programs and analyzes such to improve secondary programs and academic achievement. 
4. Attends Board meetings and prepares reports for the Board as requested by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
5. Formulates proposals for revision and development of Board policies related to secondary education.
6. Reviews, approves and monitors all program-related research activities conducted at the middle and high school levels by university and other educational agency personnel.
7. Manages standing and ad hoc study committees upon request.
8. Contributes to public information documents as requested.
9. Strong observational, planning, organizational, problem solving and prioritization skills. 
10. Technologically literate and adaptable.
11. Ability to adjust and adapt to meet deadlines.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
13. Ability to work cooperatively with District personnel and the public.

• Position is mostly indoors: climate-controlled office or school setting
• The employee is frequently required to walk and stand while performing the duties of this job. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job. 
• The employee may lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must also have the ability to work in an office environment and operate varied technologies.
• The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet, as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from.
• The employee must be able to communicate in order to give directions.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
 
TERMS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The successful candidate will be offered a two-year two-hundred sixty-day administrative contract excluding annual vacation and personal leave.  Salary placement commensurate with proven experience and skills based upon job qualifications and performance responsibilities outlined herein (range $125,000 - $140,000).  Eligible for annual performance incentive as additional compensation for achievement of measurable outcomes.  Comprehensive benefits.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, “Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000