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Primary PurposeLead and align the district's instructional programs to improve student achievement. Establish clear academic priorities and oversee systems for curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, professional learning, special education, and career and technical education. Supervise department leaders, monitor results, identify barriers, and recommend actions that support the Superintendent's instructional vision and district goals.
Qualifications Education and Certification - Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Texas principal or mid-management certification
Experience - Three years of successful campus or district instructional leadership experience
- Experience supervising instructional leaders preferred
- Experience with curriculum, assessment, special education, and Texas school accountability preferred
Knowledge and Skills - Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), instructional practices, assessment, and intervention
- Ability to analyze student performance and organizational data, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions
- Ability to lead department directors, manage multiple priorities, and monitor implementation
- Strong communication, planning, and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of applicable instructional program requirements and district policies
- Knowledge of state and federal academic accountability systems
Major Responsibilities and Duties District Instructional Leadership - Translate the Superintendent's instructional vision and district goals into clear priorities, plans, and expectations for Teaching and Learning.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of aligned district systems for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention.
- Ensure district instructional practices and materials align with the TEKS, adopted instructional materials, and district expectations.
- Connect the work of academic departments, special programs, and campus leaders so that instructional efforts support common goals.
- Identify districtwide instructional problems, determine their root causes, and bring forward recommendations and clear next steps.
- Anticipate barriers to implementation and work with district and campus leaders to address them.
Student Achievement and Accountability - Monitor student achievement, growth, and program outcomes using multiple sources of data.
- Establish expectations for how departments and campuses use data to adjust instruction and support students.
- Review the effectiveness of instructional initiatives and recommend changes when results do not meet expectations.
- Provide leadership for district assessment, accelerated instruction, and intervention systems, including multi-tiered systems of support.
Department and Program Oversight - Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned directors; set clear expectations for implementation, monitoring, and results.
- Provide executive oversight of special education and promote coordination between general and special education.
- Provide executive oversight of career and technical education and its alignment with district academic priorities.
- Guide the planning and delivery of professional learning aligned with identified instructional needs.
- Oversee the district's instructional responsibilities related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment, including coordination with responsible departments, implementation monitoring, and required reporting.
- Oversee assigned instructional grants, allotments, and initiatives in coordination with district finance and program staff.
- Monitor compliance with applicable requirements for assigned instructional programs and direct corrective action when concerns are identified.
Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with the Superintendent to keep instructional priorities, decisions, and department work aligned.
- Collaborate with principals and other district leaders to support consistent implementation across campuses.
- Provide the Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and district leaders with clear reports and recommendations concerning instructional progress and needs.
- Communicate expectations and decisions clearly to department staff and campus leaders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervise and evaluate assigned directors and staff. Provide leadership and oversight for staff who report through those directors.
Working Conditions Regular travel among district campuses and attendance at meetings outside normal business hours may be required. The position involves frequent deadlines, multiple priorities, prolonged computer use, and decisions that affect districtwide instructional programs.
Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district procedures and Board policy.
This job description describes the general responsibilities of the position. Duties may be adjusted to meet district needs.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.District Benefits:Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life
Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System
