Executive Director of Elementary Education Job Columbus area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

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Position

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director of Elementary Education

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: $ annually

WORK DAYS: 240

LOCATION: Muscogee County Public Education Center

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

Primary Function

The job of the Executive Director of Elementary Education is done for the purpose of providing strategic leadership and instructional direction for all elementary schools and oversight of state standards-aligned elementary instructional programs; ensuring the effective implementation of the district's vision, strategic plan, curriculum, instructional practices, and accountability systems; supporting principals in improving teaching and learning; fostering positive academic outcomes for all students;

coordinating district-wide elementary initiatives; and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements related to elementary education.

Requirements

Educational Level: Master's degree required in job-related area.

Certifications/Licenses: GA Certification in Education Leadership required;
Valid Driver's License

Experience: Job related and leadership experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Equivalency: Three (3) or more years of experience as a principal is required. Prior experience with elementary curriculum implementation, school transformation, federal grant management, and district administrative experience is preferred.

Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to resolve issues related to areas of responsibility; strong leadership skills.

Knowledge is required to read, interpret, and communicate technical information; compose a variety of documents; facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: knowledge of evidence-based practices including but not limited to high leverage instructional strategies, school improvement, school climate and culture, and process management.

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when making decisions. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;

work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining confidentiality;

facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions; working as part of a team and communicating with diverse groups and individuals; transporting self to school sites, programs and support facilities.

Essential Duties

Provides leadership, supervision, and support to elementary school principals and other assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring effective school operations, instructional leadership, and continuous school improvement.
Monitors and evaluates elementary school performance data, including student achievement, attendance, discipline, and other key indicators, for the purpose of identifying trends, determining needs, and guiding improvement efforts.
Leads the development and implementation of state and district curriculum,…