**Job Title: Director of Elementary** **Wage/Hour Status: Exempt**

**Curriculum & Instruction (PK-5)**

**Reports to: Assist Superintendent of Admin **Pay Grade: Prof 7** ($97,698 - $140,588)**

*** **(Commensurate with Years of experience)**

**Dept./School:Curriculum and Instruction Date Revised: 12/7/22**

**Report Date: July 1, 2024 Days to Work: 226/12 Months**

**_ _**_an External Application_**

**Primary Purpose**:
Evaluate and provide leadership for the overall instructional program of the district for elementary education

Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Curriculum and Instruction Department for elementary education

**Qualifications**:
Experience in instructional leadership roles

***Education/Certification**:
Master’s Degree or higher

Valid Texas Mid-Management Certification

Texas Teaching certificate required

**Special Knowledge/Skills**:
Knowledge of state mandates for accountability

Experience in curriculum development, analysis and delivery using effective formative

assessment strategies

Working knowledge of special programs specifically, GT and Special Education.

processes which relate to effective teaching across the disciplines at the elementary grade levels.

Knowledge in effective teaching strategies, peer coaching and mentoring skills

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

**Experience**:
**Eight years** or more of successful education experience with at least three years

administrative experience at the building level or higher preferred

***_Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find_**

**_ appropriate and acceptable._**

**Major Responsibilities and Duties**:
Direct instructional and curriculum programs to meet students’ needs in PK - 5

Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with teachers and principals, including learning objectives,

instructional strategies, and assessment techniques

Work with coordinators to develop integrated and balanced curriculum and professional development at the elementary level

Develop goals and timelines to plan for school improvement and student achievement

Oversee the successful implementation of district initiatives at all grade levels

Align curriculum that translates to achievement at the postsecondary level

Ensure the use of technology in the teaching-learning process

Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis

Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs

Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major

classroom instructional programs of the district

Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic

excellence indicators)

Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program

effectiveness

Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources to assist principals and instructional staff in attaining

objectives

Provide effective staff development activities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and

input from teachers and others

Monitor results of the Milestone tests. Review the results with the building principals to identify strengths and weaknesses

Lead in the evaluation of instruction methods and programs and recommend, such changes and improvements as needed

Assist principals in the planning and implementation of effective programs of supervision and evaluation with regard to

classroom teaching

Engage in an ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional program

Monitor results of testing programs, determine curriculum changes based upon the results of the tests and help principals to

identify strengths and weaknesses with regard to a specific class

Attend Board meetings upon request and prepare reports for the Board as requested by the Superintendent

Assist principals in coordinating and supervising summer school programs

Plan the necessary time, resources and materials to support the accomplishment of educational goals

Work with executive level administrators in the coordination of staff development programs to ensure a comprehensive

curriculum

Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:
Work with principals and coordinators to oversee the duties of instruction and staff development

**Working Conditions**:
**Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors**:Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel;

occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Maintain emotional control under st