JOB POSTING
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION


To apply for this position: 
  1. Read the job description below to ensure this position is a fit for you.
  2. Fill out the Artesian job application form, found here.
  3. Submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
  4. We will respond with next steps by Wednesday, December 14th.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The goal of the Director of Instruction is to administer (plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate) the school's curriculum and instructional program and the school's staff development program so as to achieve the highest quality and efficiency consistent with the the school's resources and goals.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
General Administration: 
  1. Direct and coordinate assigned school programs.
  2. Develop and manage the budget related to the areas of responsibility.
  3. Recommend school policies related to the areas of responsibility and cooperatively develop guidelines as needed.
  4. Attend meetings upon request of the School Director and serve as a resource person and assist with presentations of information and/or recommendations.
  5. Serve as a contributing member of the administrative team and serve on assigned committees.
  6. Maintain liaison and active involvement with professionals at the state, local, national and regional levels.
  7. Maintain professional growth through graduate work, membership in professional organizations and attendance at seminars and/or by reading related professional literature. 
  8. Provide leadership in learning about and applying for funded programs and supervise and evaluate implementation of grant programs.
  9. Provide input in the development of an administrative long-range plan which takes into account the educational, financial, and staffing needs of the school district.
  10. Communicate with the public through use of news releases, bulletins, letters and related media.
Instructional Program: 
  1. Provide leadership to professional staff for the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum content, delivery and planning.
  2. Promote effective use of staff capabilities, resources and services.
  3. Encourage innovative programs that may improve instruction.
  4. Interpret district programs, philosophies and policies related to curriculum and instruction to staff members, students and the community.
  5. Communicate to the School Director the requirements and needs of the School related to curriculum, instruction and assessment.
  6. Coordinate, supervise and evaluate the selection and use of textbooks and other instructional materials.
  7. Coordinate district assessment of the effectiveness of the educational programs.
  8. Collaborate with School Director to provide instructional leadership throughout the school.
  9. Coordinate service delivery models serving the gifted and talented and bilingual students in the school.
Assessment: 
  1. Serve as the school assessment coordinator.
  2. Coordinate school assessment and effectiveness of the educational programs.
  3. Facilitate administrative and staff data analysis using assessment data.
Staff Development: 
  1. Direct and coordinate a continuing program of staff development to strengthen personnel performance in the school.
  2. Provide opportunities for the professional growth and development of certified and support staff.
  3. Monitor certification requirements and license renewal processes.
  4. Develop, for Board approval, an annual plan for staff development.
  5. Consult and plan with appropriate individuals to assure that staff development activities are coordinated throughout the school.
  6. Provide leadership and serve as a resource person for district-wide and building- level staff development activities.
 Fiscal: 
  1. Develop and supervise the school level curriculum, gifted and talented and title budgets with district administration and teacher input.
  2. Monitor the PD budgets during the school year.
  3. Assist the School Director in the development of the overall school budget.
Other: 
  1. Perform all other duties or special projects as assigned by the School Director.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Proper certification as a director of instruction as required by state law.
  • A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in the development and evaluation of curriculum.
  • Knowledge of school improvement strategies.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the teaching and learning process.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the development and maintenance of a positive school climate.
  • Knowledge and experience in the supervision and evaluation of professional and non- certified staff.
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