Director of Secondary Education - Pattonville School District

About the Pattonville School District
The Pattonville School District is a nationally recognized public school district serving families from Bridgeton, Maryland Heights, St. Ann and unincorporated St. Louis County near Creve Coeur. The district is ranked No. 11 in Missouri and in the Top 6% of public school districts in the U.S. according to Niche.com. Pattonville High School has been ranked among the top high schools in Missouri and the nation by U.S. News and World Report for 10 out of the last 11 years. For nine years in a row, the Pattonville School District has earned the Top Workplaces Award for the St. Louis region, an honor based solely on independent employee surveys. Pattonville serves approximately 6,000 students in preschool through 12th grades. The district's student population has been touted as one of the most diverse in Missouri and the U.S. and reflects the nation's global society, representing 74 different countries and 65 languages.

About the Position
Pattonville School District is accepting applications for the position of Director of Secondary Education. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and provides leadership in the following areas:

• Assist secondary schools with the district and building school improvement process.
• Lead the design of a competency-based/personal learning environment at the secondary level.
• Lead district professional development committee.
• Support and facilitate efforts to increase student achievement.
• Collaborate with secondary school principals and secondary staff on the implementation and coordination of professional development.
• Serve as the lead administrator in matters relating to secondary curriculum, instructional materials adoption, implementation, and evaluation.
• Oversee the articulation of curriculum between middle school and high school.
• Utilize various data sources to determine the effectiveness of the district’s curriculum and instructional practices.
• Support teachers in the implementation of best practices and ensuring that all students achieve at high levels.
• Oversee career education programming.
• Collaborate with secondary schools on CTE programming and oversee related funding like the Perkins grant.
• Oversee and develop college collaborations for college credit offerings.
• Organize and lead orientation for new certified staff.
• Lead secondary summer school programming.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

Position Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Educational Administration (Doctorate preferred)
• At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in instructional leadership and curriculum development

Salary Range

• Competitive Salary: $127,670 - $181,010 (2024-2025) — Will be updated for the 2025-2026 school year
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees and continued learning

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