Director, Instructional Support

Location

Hayward, CA | United States

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direction of the Chief Academic Officer, support instruction in  schools and to effectively supervise principals and instructional initiatives facilitating the alignment to the District’s Strategic Plan*. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise, coach and develop school leadership;

Assess and evaluate the delivery of high quality instructional practices;

Collaborate with principal and Instructional Leadership Teams to identify best practices aligned with District Strategic Plan;

Develop and implement instructional strategies to improve student achievement;

Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional initiatives and practices;

Collaborate with site leadership to develop standards based curriculum;

Responsible for professional development programs for elementary administrators and teachers;

Collaborate with site leadership to develop and monitor the effectiveness of Instructional Leadership Teams;

Assist with the coordination of K-8 leadership for the district’s literacy coaches;

Coordinate the use of data in instructional decision making;

Responsible for monitoring instructional materials and validating instructional materials compliance;

Collaborate with principals to develop bell schedules and adhere to State instructional minutes requirements for schools;

Maintain current knowledge of laws and Board policies related to K-8 Education;

Prepare reports and briefings for the Board of Education;

Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; chair or participate in various District committees regarding instructional programs or activities;

Direct and monitor the development and implementation of Single Plans for Student Achievement

Marshal resources and services to focus on academic achievement for ALL students;

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Administrative Services credential;

Must have twelve (12) years of successful teaching or administrative experience, seven (7) of which must have been in administrative service requiring an Administrative Services Credential;

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; and

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships within the community with lay and professional individuals and groups, and with parents.

OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s Degree/Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in curriculum or administration, or a closely related field;

Knowledgeable of best instructional practices in education and professional learning communities

Knowledge of strategic planning and current research in education;

Ability to work effectively with certificated and classified personnel

Management Salary Range 53
225 day work year

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