Executive Director of Leadership Secondary

Executive Director of Leadership Secondary
226 Days
Pay Grade 112
Salary Range:  Min. $131,340 Mid. $157,294 Max. $183,248
Job Req# 30449

DATE AVAILABLE:  Immediately

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

          Required

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Texas Principal Certification
• Minimum of three (3) years of secondary principal experience required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a secondary classroom teacher required
• Successful management of school turnaround efforts

 
          Special Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated success in school outcomes for magnet campuses
• Proven success with academic turnaround campuses
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of coaching and radical candor
• Ability to create successful programming for all students served on magnet campuses
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

       
        Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Direct instructional and curriculum services to meet students’ needs.
2. Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with teachers and principals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
3. Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs.
4. Ensure the use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
5. Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support the accomplishment of education goals.
6. Ensure that district goals and objectives are developed using collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques when appropriate.
7. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major instructional programs of the district.
8. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
9. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
10. Administer assigned educational budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.
11. Review and approve all assigned campus budgets based on documented campus needs.
12. Evaluate the job performance of assigned principals and staff to ensure effectiveness.
13. Provide two-way communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and the community.
14. Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, teachers, staff, and the community.
15. Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing the district’s mission.
16. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

 
FOR INFORMATION:  Dr. Ida Resendez-Perales, Interim Chief Leadership Officer
                                     Email:  iPerales@garlandisd.net
 
APPLICATION:  GISD Administrative Application – must be online at www.garlandisd.net
 
Attach the following to the online application:

• Cover Letter
• Detailed resume with references that include current supervisor
• Complete transcripts of undergraduate and graduate
• Copy of Texas certifications

 
Dr. Gradyne Brown – Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources
                                   Email:  jobs@garlandisd.net                                                                                             
 
DEADLINE:   Until Filled
 
INTERVIEWS:  Conducted as needed