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Director, Middle School Education

Employer
Loudoun County Public Schools
Location
Ashburn, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title:
Director, Middle School Education

Location:
Ashburn, VA, US

Organization Name:
Administrative Building

Department Description:
Department of Instruction

Brief Description:
The Director of Middle School Education provides leadership, supervision, and support to middle school principals and teaching staffs in the development and execution of instructional plans designed to accomplish the mission and long-term objectives established by the School District.

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:
• Works with the Assistant Superintendent and the Department of Instruction to coordinate the instructional program in grades 6-8 across all middle schools; monitors and evaluates the middle school instructional program; recommends needed changes in the middle instructional program; assists in the articulation of the K-12 instructional program.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of all middle schools; recommends staffing for all middle schools; prepares and administers the budget for per pupil allotments for middle school instructional materials.
• Keeps middle school teachers and administrators abreast of educational trends and programs for middle schools; provides professional development and support to middle school leadership.
• Coaches and supports principals as they provide management and leadership for their schools in fulfillment of the LCPS mission and strategic goals; assists the middle school principals in the development of school improvement plans and meets with the principals to monitor their progress toward these objectives.
• Collaborates with middle school principals in the hiring of and building capacity in middle level leadership.
• Evaluates middle school principals and provides direction regarding this assessment of their performance and accomplishments.
• Plans and implements the Summer School Program.

Job Requirements:
• Master's Degree and a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a secondary principal required
• Seven years of progressive overall education experience in teaching, supervision, administration, with a minimum of three years focused on middle 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

Additional Details:
Administrative Salary Scale , Level 7

This is an Exempt position.
A person in this position reports to the Assistant Superintendent, Instruction
The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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_2019 - 2020 School Year 2019-2020

Job Type:
Administrative

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
12 months / 8 hours

Amount of Travel:

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