Director of Academics

2 months ago

Houston, United States International Leadership of Texas Full time

Primary Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Area Superintendent, the Area Director of Academics (ADA) will assist campus administration to accomplish the mission and vision of ILTexas. The ADA will serve as an extension of all content Directors in HQ for all Houston/College Station campuses. ADA’s focus is the instruction in all academic areas including, curriculum, assessment, dual language, leadership development, AP, and trilingual education. In addition, the ADA will oversee professional development, international teacher support, on-boarding and monitor campuses’ student achievement data. The ADA’s primarily supports teachers, campus instructional coaches, area academic coaches, other instructional staff.


Qualifications:


Education/Certification:

  • Master’s degree in Educational Administration
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Valid Principal Certification


Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Knowledge of Curriculum Design, Implementation and best practices with first instruction
  • Proficient in data interpretation to determine teaching effectiveness
  • Ability to Supervise
  • Determine, develop and facilitate PD as needed
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills


Experience:

  • Min of 5 years of teaching experience.
  • 4 or more years of experience in Instructional Leadership roles at multiple levels.
  • Min of 2 years of Principal or Assistant Principal experience preferred.
  • Principal experience preferred.


Major Responsibilities and Duties:


Instructional and Program Management

1. Monitor and oversee instructional programs, instructional strategies and provide support to see the mission and vision of the Charter is implemented as designed.


2. Coordinates, collaborates and work alongside HQ Academic Directors and be an extension to all for Houston/CS Area campuses.


3. Develop campus administration to become instructional leaders through strategic planning of learning rounds.


4. Supervise, appraise and oversee Area Academic Coaches’ schedule as directed by the Area Superintendent.


5. Oversee on-boarding for all instructional staff i.e. teachers, area coaches, campus coaches, other instructional support staff.


6. Lead, create and execute area assessments determined by the Area Superintendent.


7. Monitor campus data, hold DDI for campuses.


8. Provide Area Superintendent with state of campuses based on data, feedback and observations.


School/Organizational Climate

9. Area Academic Director is to maintain the dignity and professionalism as a representative of the Houston Area Office.


10. Communicate concerns following the chain of command.


11. Support campuses modeling servant leadership.


School/Organizational Improvement

12. Works cooperatively with others in developing the mission and articulating a vision for ILTexas.


13. Systematically monitors school improvement and district-wide evaluation activities.


14. Uses evaluative findings to determine the extent to which goals and objectives are met.


15. Demonstrates appropriate use of student achievement date in interpreting, reporting and acting on results.


16. Actively supports the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives.


Professional Growth and Development

17. Utilizes information provided through formal and informal assessment data and professional growth plan to improve professional skills and knowledge.


18. Participation in professional development programs leads to improved job performance.


19. Actively seeks and utilizes evaluative feedback from peers, subordinates, and superordinate regarding his/her performance.


20. Develops, uses, and evaluates ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve his/her job performance.


21. Participates in professional organizations, disseminates ideas and information of other professionals, and provides leadership in identifying trends and opportunities, as well as solving problems facing the profession.


22. Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Ethics for educators.


Other

23. Any and all other duties as assigned by Area Superintendent.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Direct Oversight of Area Instructional Coaches
  • Development of Campus Instructional Coaches


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasionalstatewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress


This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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