Director of Secondary Education

DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, facilitates the ongoing development and alignment of the district’s secondary programs; provides guidance and support to secondary school principals in meeting district goals and learning targets for secondary students. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Serves as a leader and resource in all matters relating to secondary teaching, learning, assessment, and reform. 
• Coordinates the secondary instructional program in a manner consistent with district goals and Local Control Accountability Plan.
• Analyzes and interprets data to improve student achievement.
• Provides district liaison services with the County Office of Education and other agencies on matters pertaining to secondary education.
• Serves as line support for secondary schools, fielding parent, principal and staff questions or uniform complaints.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel, including TOSAs, classified staff, management staff and alternative education staff including CVA and CSA.
• Plans and implements professional development and support to principals in the implementation of adopted programs and priorities.
• Collaborates with other directors and assistant superintendents to provide alignment and continuity across the district.
• Implements intervention programs to support the needs of struggling learners.
• Provides assistance with secondary school staffing.
• Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records.
• Assists Principals in preparing for WASC and other accreditation visits.
• Supports federal and state programs and grants.
• Coordinates the reporting of alternative education student progress to the various stakeholder groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Best practices and trends related to secondary education; budget management and fiscal fitness; student data analysis and review; principles and practices of effective school leadership; applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to:

Provide leadership and direction to building principals and assistant principals; motivate and influence others toward positive action; evaluate staff performance using meaningful data and success indicators; review legislation related to existing guidelines and recommend appropriate action; interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; make decisions that are sound and well-communicated; meet schedules and timelines; prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a variety of audiences; work as a contributing and collaborative member of a team

Experience/Education:

Masters degree, five or more year of successful experience as a secondary principal, demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholder groups, including teachers, parents, community members, and employee organizations 

Credential Requirements:

California Administrative Service Credential

Personal Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholder groups, including teachers, parents, community members, and employee organizations.

Salary/Calendar:

220 days per year at Range 21 of the District’s Certificated Management Salary Schedule.