Job Title Director, School Administration Location Ashburn, VA, US Organization Name Administration Building Department Description Department of Instruction
Brief Description The Director of School Administration is a Division leader responsible for the strategic direction, organization, and coordination of several key components of the Department of Instruction as they relate to the operations of schools, including discipline matters, athletics, stakeholder services, communication, comments and complaints.

Detailed Description The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
* Coordinates and supports the work of all Division principals in responding to stakeholder concerns; supervises and evaluates athletics programs across the Division
* Supervises and evaluates discipline programs for the Division; stays abreast of applicable state and national policies; provides training and support to principals and assistant principals in discipline matters.;
* Collaborates on discipline and school climate initiatives with the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services.
* Collaborates on safety and security operations at all schools with the Supervisor of Safety & Security in the Department of Support Services.
* Engages in strategic planning of budgets and administers the budgets of assigned programs; coordinates grant applications relevant to areas of responsibility.
* Assists in the interview process of identified new personnel; conducts short-term and long-range planning; approves and monitors contracted services agreements; reviews and makes recommendations to policy revisions as needed; reviews and monitors joint projects with other agencies and institutions; responds to requests for information from the public.
* Serves as the staff liaison to and participates in the activities of the School Board Discipline Committee; Serves as the Superintendent's designee at School Board discipline hearings; attends School Board meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction may request.

Job Requirements Below are the qualifications for this position:
* Master's Degree and a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in school administration
* Seven years of progressive overall education experience in teaching, supervision, administration, with a minimum of three years focused on school administration
* Demonstrated experience in developing and tracking budgets
* Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules relating to instruction, curriculum, student learning and ability to advise interested parties of the provisions of the laws
* Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines
* Possesses strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
* Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with administrators and teachers
Physical requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Additional Details
Administrator Salary Scale , Level 7
This is an Exempt position
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Instruction

The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.

The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.

The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100
How To Apply To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Interview Date School Year SY_2020 - 2021 School Year 2020-2021 Job Type Administrative Closing Date Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day 248 days / 8 hours Amount of Travel

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