Seattle Public Schools
Director of Advanced Learning
Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Location : Seattle Public SchoolsSalary : $141,772.00 - 182,041.00 Annually
Overview of Position
This position is on a 260-day work year calendar. In collaboration with the Student Services Division leadership team and designated supervisor, provide innovative leadership for the District's Advanced Learning department; facilitate the implementation of complex district and state regulations and procedures for Highly Capable and Advanced Learning services within the District; oversee the budget and maintain fiscal responsibility for the Advanced Learning department, and offer consultation on legal and compliance matters.
This leadership role will work closely with Department, central office, and school leaders to monitor the effective implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in Seattle Public Schools (SPS).
The Director of Advanced Learning is responsible for the overall structure of identification, recruitment, referral, and eligibility processes and the delivery of a range of services for students who show potential for or currently exceed state standards, K-12. This position coordinates and evaluates support for HC and AL services, including providing guidance on various delivery models at the school level, adapting district-adopted curriculum to unique learning needs, and working with other departments to ensure suitable and accessible services to highly capable and advanced students served in Special Education Twice Exceptional (2e) and English Language Learner programs (ELLs). This position acts as a liaison between school leadership and Central office support teams to ensure and sustain family and stakeholder engagement while ensuring timely completion of state reporting and compliance monitoring.
The Director of Advanced Learning upholds district policies, procedures, beliefs, and values by guiding and overseeing school-based services for students eligible for Highly Capable and Advanced Learning services. This involves working with school administrators, central staff, and multiple departments to ensure a coordinated approach to student services, adult professional development, and supporting school operations. This role reviews student outcome data, engages with community stakeholders and families, and collaborates with building leaders to ensure the delivery of basic education, as defined by Washington State law, to all students eligible for Highly Capable Services across all Seattle schools.
This position works alongside other departments to promote barrier-free learning environments, as outlined in Board policy #0030, trains and supports staff toward high-quality tiered instruction, and prioritizes the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students demonstrating potential and performance above standard learning.
Most critically, the Director of Advanced Learning is responsible for researching, designing, implementing, and monitoring effective teaching and learning practices, including delivering professional learning to ensure consistency in high-quality instructional programming and services that help students meet and exceed their potential.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $141,772.00 - $182,041.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location : In person
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Location : Seattle Public SchoolsSalary : $141,772.00 - 182,041.00 Annually
Overview of Position
This position is on a 260-day work year calendar. In collaboration with the Student Services Division leadership team and designated supervisor, provide innovative leadership for the District's Advanced Learning department; facilitate the implementation of complex district and state regulations and procedures for Highly Capable and Advanced Learning services within the District; oversee the budget and maintain fiscal responsibility for the Advanced Learning department, and offer consultation on legal and compliance matters.
This leadership role will work closely with Department, central office, and school leaders to monitor the effective implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in Seattle Public Schools (SPS).
The Director of Advanced Learning is responsible for the overall structure of identification, recruitment, referral, and eligibility processes and the delivery of a range of services for students who show potential for or currently exceed state standards, K-12. This position coordinates and evaluates support for HC and AL services, including providing guidance on various delivery models at the school level, adapting district-adopted curriculum to unique learning needs, and working with other departments to ensure suitable and accessible services to highly capable and advanced students served in Special Education Twice Exceptional (2e) and English Language Learner programs (ELLs). This position acts as a liaison between school leadership and Central office support teams to ensure and sustain family and stakeholder engagement while ensuring timely completion of state reporting and compliance monitoring.
The Director of Advanced Learning upholds district policies, procedures, beliefs, and values by guiding and overseeing school-based services for students eligible for Highly Capable and Advanced Learning services. This involves working with school administrators, central staff, and multiple departments to ensure a coordinated approach to student services, adult professional development, and supporting school operations. This role reviews student outcome data, engages with community stakeholders and families, and collaborates with building leaders to ensure the delivery of basic education, as defined by Washington State law, to all students eligible for Highly Capable Services across all Seattle schools.
This position works alongside other departments to promote barrier-free learning environments, as outlined in Board policy #0030, trains and supports staff toward high-quality tiered instruction, and prioritizes the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students demonstrating potential and performance above standard learning.
Most critically, the Director of Advanced Learning is responsible for researching, designing, implementing, and monitoring effective teaching and learning practices, including delivering professional learning to ensure consistency in high-quality instructional programming and services that help students meet and exceed their potential.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $141,772.00 - $182,041.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location : In person
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