Executive Director, School Supports & Teacher

Executive Director of School Supports, Teacher Growth, and Leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree with a major in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Curriculum

and Instruction, or related field.

2. Valid Alabama certification in Educational Leadership, School Principal, Professional School

Principal, Administration and Supervision, or equivalent certification.

3. Successful teaching experience and a minimum of ten (10) years of administrative experience in

public education, including successful campus-level leadership experience.

4. Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership, principal coaching, teacher development, and

5. Experience leading professional learning, evaluating instructional effectiveness, and using student

6. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board

of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: $ annual salary (12 month)

FSLA: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved

compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by

the system

POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS: School Based: 85%, Central Office Based: 15%

SUMMARY: The Executive Director of School Supports, Teacher Growth, and Leadership serves as

a school-embedded executive leader responsible for supporting principals, assistant principals, and

schools in improving teaching, learning, leadership capacity, school culture, and student outcomes

across Dothan City Schools. This position serves as the district’s principal lead, providing support

and supervision. The Executive Director provides direct support to schools through regular campus

visits, instructional walkthroughs, leadership coaching, data analysis, and strategic problem-solving.

The Executive Director will work collaboratively with school leaders and district departments to

strengthen instructional practices, support teacher growth, improve school operations, and ensure

alignment with district priorities, state requirements, and continuous improvement efforts.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but not be limited to):

1. Serve as the Dothan City Schools principal supervisor for all principals and assistant

principals, ensuring evaluation processes are meaningful, growth-oriented, aligned to district

expectations, and completed with fidelity.

2. Work with the Superintendent to develop and implement executive coaching and support plans for

Dothan City Schools principals and assistant principals. Areas of focus include: instructional

leadership, school culture, student discipline, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

3. Make recommendations to the Superintendent on Dothan City Schools principal and assistant

principal summative evaluations.

4. Manage and oversee the APLDS platform for administrators, including evaluation timelines,

documentation, professional growth plans, observation feedback, calibration, and compliance

monitoring.

5. Maintain a highly school-embedded presence by conducting regular campus visits, instructional

walkthroughs, leadership meetings, and coaching sessions focused on improving teaching and

learning.

6. Support teacher growth by partnering with school leaders to strengthen instructional coaching

systems, professional learning communities, feedback cycles, and classroom observation practices.

7. Develop and support job-embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers and

administrators aligned to district priorities, student achievement data, and identified instructional

needs.

8. Facilitate leadership development structures for aspiring leaders, assistant principals, instructional

coaches, and teacher leaders to build district leadership capacity.

9. Support schools in implementing evidence-based instructional practices, progress monitoring

systems, intervention supports, and data-informed decision making.

10. Collaborate with principals to analyze student achievement, attendance, discipline, and climate

data to identify trends and implement targeted school improvement strategies.

11. Assist schools in developing and monitoring school improvement plans, leadership action…