PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

EXEMPT: Yes POSITION LEVEL: Administrative

SALARY LEVEL: Administrative DEPARTMENT: Educational Services

LOCATION: District Office - Educational Services

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Month

REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning

DATE APPROVED: April 3, 2018

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, the Assistant Director of Instructional Support is responsible for instructional functions including, but not limited to, Beginning Teacher Program, professional development and planning with beginning teachers, oversight of the Mentor Program, collaboration with cultural exchange agencies, and other coordinating duties. The Assistant Director of Instructional Support collaborates with district and school leaders to ensure student success.

JOB GOAL: To provide training, support, and curriculum resources for cultural exchange and beginning teachers to enhance learning for all students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Minimum five years of teaching experience

Commitment to the success of all students

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads staff development sessions for cultural exchange and beginning teachers.

Implements effective coaching rounds for cultural exchange and beginning teachers.

Observes and provides feedback to cultural exchange and beginning teachers.

Conducts research and applies best instructional strategies.

Analyze retention, recruitment, assessment, and survey data.

Assists in the planning, development, and coordination of the district professional learning plan.

Plans, develops, and coordinates new teacher orientation, training in school system policies and procedures for beginning teachers, the cultural exchange and beginning teacher support program.

Plans and collaborates with school principals to provide support for cultural exchange and beginning teachers at school sites.

Delivers system-wide orientation, training, mentoring, and support programs for cultural exchange and beginning teachers.

Assists with developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instruction.

Assists in the evaluation of the district and school-level professional development for impact on increased teacher effectiveness and improved academic achievement.

Communicates effectively with supervisors concerning pertinent aspects of the district and school-level professional development programs, particularly for cultural exchange and beginning teachers.

Encourages and supports the development and implementation of innovative, effective instructional programs based on scientifically based research to increase achievement for all students.

Monitors curriculum delivery and professional development activities for cultural exchange and beginning teachers.

Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and supports activities to meet those needs.

Remains current in state and federal program guidelines, procedures, rules, and laws.

Improves leadership skills through self-initiated professional activities.

Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several concrete variables.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs; ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION: Ability to work collaboratively with peers in decision-making and work to provide assistance on major issues in the organization regardless of whether the carrying out the decision is in one's division. Effective communication and positive interaction with community, staff, parents, and students.

SUPERVISION: Educational Service Office Staff as assigned by Chief Academic Officer.