Hamilton County Department Of Education
Director Education & Leadership - Elementary School
Hamilton County Department Of Education, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Job Description
OverviewHamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
The purpose of this position is to lead the design, development, and implementation of a strong system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment unique to elementary schools. To develop and lead professional learning opportunities for elementary schools across the district. Is part of the leadership team that works collaboratively to support learning communities and ensure alignment across Hamilton County Schools.Responsibilities
Develops and implements a bold and unique vision for elementary school learning focusing on instructional personalization.Directs the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of district curriculum implementation to ensure alignment between Tennessee State Standards, summative, interim and formative assessments, curricular resources, and professional learning for teachers and leaders.Coordinates processes for the selection and development of curriculum; manage teams and processes related to these responsibilities.Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools.Supervises identified staff to ensure effective implementation of all district curricula at the classroom and school levels.Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work to elementary school content leads; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex problem situations, and provides technical guidance and expertise to address problems in assigned area.Communicates with Learning Community Superintendents to develop and implement action plans for schools within the networks.Develop highly impactful professional learning and supports for elementary school instructional staff.Collaborates with other learning directors concerning textbook adoptions for elementary schools and identifies aligned instructional resources.Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as all other Board policies.Uses computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work-related tasks.Performs other duties as assigned.Attends work as scheduled and arrives to work on time.Maintains confidentiality.Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.Attends meetings and training as required.Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience:Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate field; Master’s degree strongly preferred or as required by state guidelines.Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in school administration or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.Skills/Qualifications:Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members.Compensation:Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
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OverviewHamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
The purpose of this position is to lead the design, development, and implementation of a strong system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment unique to elementary schools. To develop and lead professional learning opportunities for elementary schools across the district. Is part of the leadership team that works collaboratively to support learning communities and ensure alignment across Hamilton County Schools.Responsibilities
Develops and implements a bold and unique vision for elementary school learning focusing on instructional personalization.Directs the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of district curriculum implementation to ensure alignment between Tennessee State Standards, summative, interim and formative assessments, curricular resources, and professional learning for teachers and leaders.Coordinates processes for the selection and development of curriculum; manage teams and processes related to these responsibilities.Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools.Supervises identified staff to ensure effective implementation of all district curricula at the classroom and school levels.Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work to elementary school content leads; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex problem situations, and provides technical guidance and expertise to address problems in assigned area.Communicates with Learning Community Superintendents to develop and implement action plans for schools within the networks.Develop highly impactful professional learning and supports for elementary school instructional staff.Collaborates with other learning directors concerning textbook adoptions for elementary schools and identifies aligned instructional resources.Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as all other Board policies.Uses computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work-related tasks.Performs other duties as assigned.Attends work as scheduled and arrives to work on time.Maintains confidentiality.Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.Attends meetings and training as required.Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience:Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate field; Master’s degree strongly preferred or as required by state guidelines.Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in school administration or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.Skills/Qualifications:Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members.Compensation:Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
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