Managing Director of Secondary Schools

Reports To

Executive Director of Leadership

Work Year Days

226

Salary

Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

Primary Purpose

Evaluate and provide leadership for the secondary instructional program of the district and supervise secondary principals.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in education

Mid Management or Principal certification required

Certified appraiser for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser or other approved evaluation system

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Secondary principal experience required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Lead, supervise, and evaluate the performance of secondary principals, coordinators, and employees to ensure effectiveness.

Provide feedback on successful leadership practices, such as effective management of instructional staff, use of data, and establishment of school culture.

Build the instructional leadership capacity of principals with particular focus on instruction, data analysis, aligned interventions, community, and culture.

Establish expectations and accountability standards for all secondary principals.

Establish a progress monitoring process with each secondary principal.

Establish a clear collaboration protocol (Tripods) between the campus administration, directors/coordinators in curriculum and instruction, and the instructional coaches for each content area or discipline.

Monitor the implementation of the RTI and SST processes at each campus.

Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with curriculum and instruction staff, principals, and teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.

Monitor student achievement data and interpret, report, and act on results.

Maintain currency in innovative and effective curriculum practices through professional reading.

Attend appropriate professional development activities.

Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, teachers, staff, and community.

Create a culture of inquiry and mutual accountability.

Visit schools on a regular basis to monitor day-to-day operations.

Organize and coordinate district wide programs.

Manage budget and personnel.

Demonstrate strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Collaborate with district and non-district entities to improve student outcomes.

Represent Frisco ISD at different events and functions within the district and community.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional lifting and carrying (generally less than 20 pounds). May work prolonged or irregular hours. Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.