Job Summary

Position is responsible for assisting in building the capacity of principals to improve the conditions of teaching and learning in elementary schools. The director will have decision making power to address day-to-day academic and operational school issues and will be responsible for ensuring the district’s mission and goals are achieved. Collaboration with multipledepartments to ensure consistency of practice and use of resources will be essential as this position works continuously to improve the skills and knowledge base of elementary school administrators. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Elementary School Leadership, the employee performs most work independently and performance is evaluated by results.

Essential Duties

1. Coaches and supports elementary administrators in goal setting, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of action plans that will guide school leaders in meeting their instructional leadership objectives and for their schools to meet performance targets
2. Plans and leads high quality and relevant learning experiences for elementary administrators to guide the implementation of effective instructional programs
3. Conducts regular formal and informal classroom walk-throughs aligned to student achievement and strategic goals
4. Provides feedback on successful leadership practices, such as effective management of instructional staff, use of data, and establishment of school culture
5. Attends school-based meetings and events to foster a culture of engagement with staff, families, and community
6. Builds the instructional leadership capacity of principals with particular focus on instruction, data analysis, aligned interventions, community, and culture
7. Creates a culture of inquiry and mutual accountability among the elementary administrators
8. Visits schools on a regular basis to monitor day-to-day operations
9. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia License in administration and supervision. Must possess extensive experience in the field of public education to include classroom experience and supervisory/administrative experience. Must possess budget planning experience. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in the provision of public education programs and services. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of state/federal regulations and accreditation requirements governing public education program. Must possess excellent leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, paraprofessionals, school administrative staff, parents, guardians, the community, and central office administrative staff. Must possess excellent leadership, management, and communication skills. Must possess experience supervising and providing performance feedback to professional staff, managing budgets, and developing and interpreting student population projections and teacher allocation. Demonstrated strong computer skills is required. Must possess the ability to speak effectively before large groups and high level executives.