Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia
Director of Secondary Education
Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, United States,
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Director of Secondary Education
(12 months)
SY 2024-2025
Do you love being an educator and working to ensure that every child graduates from high school college and career ready? Montgomery County Public Schools is now accepting applications for the Director of Secondary Education and seeking a leader who will be at the forefront of shaping the academic journey for students in one of the most dynamic and community-driven school divisions. As the Director, you will lead a dynamic team in developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance student achievement and foster a culture of excellence within our secondary schools. Your leadership will drive the continuous improvement of instructional programs and curriculum development, ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and beyond. Bring your passion for education, your visionary leadership, and your commitment to equity and inclusion to this position as we strive to empower every student to reach their full potential. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students across Montgomery County.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide supervision, consultation, and support for secondary principals
Serve as leader and general resource person in matters relating to secondary curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
Support academic programs, facilitate program revisions, and assess staffing allocations at secondary schools
Assist with the evaluation and supervision of secondary principals
Assist principals in the development of school improvement goals and action steps
Assist schools with school staff-community relations and parent involvement issues
Provide ongoing professional development for secondary principals and teachers
Meet with school administrators to assist with planning, directing programs, and identifying staffing needs
Provide support to school administrators in meeting State and Federal Accreditation, Accountability, and Graduation benchmarks
Maintain appropriate records and statistics regarding trends, needs and success at the middle and high school level
Meet regularly with the Assistant Superintendent to provide information and discuss issues that might directly affect the division
Serve as a liaison between schools and various departments with the Central Office
Collaborate with Directors and Administrators for the successful development, maintenance, and implementation of MCPS programs, policies, and activities
Attend School Board meetings and prepare reports for the Board as requested
Assist in the development and implementation of administrative procedures for secondary schools
Collaborate with the Director of Elementary Education to implement K-12 initiatives
Collaborate with the Director of Elementary Education to provide guidance, direction, and evaluation for curriculum administrators
Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to develop, maintain and meet state teacher evaluation process
Serve on strategic planning committee
Analyze and evaluate data for the purpose of ensuring that initiatives and actions meet division objectives
Maintain a current program of studies for secondary schools
Communicate and maintain a liaison with parents, social, professional, volunteer, and other community agencies or groups having an interest in secondary education
Develop agendas for and lead regularly scheduled secondary principal meetings
Respond to community and school queries regarding program offerings and operating procedures
Assist in the preparation of budgets for assigned programs and monitor expenditures
Remain abreast of developments, innovations, and policies related to education
Serve as an administrator of the Secondary Fine Arts programs in collaboration with the Fine Arts Lead Teachers to include development and oversight of curriculum
Serve as an administrator of the Secondary Health and Physical Education (HPE) programs in collaboration with the HPE Lead Teacher to include development and oversight of curriculum, provide resource support and instructional coordination for all health and physical education staff
Provide instructional support for Family Life Program
Provide administrative support with the athletic programs
Complete other duties assigned by the Superintendent
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK-12
Possess superlative leadership abilities
Demonstrate ability to effectively manage a diverse team and build consensus
Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
Have experience with shared-decision making/collaborative leadership
Have three years secondary classroom experience
Have three years middle or high school principal or school district level experience
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibit an ability to analyze and interpret data and use problem-solving skills
Have experience in successfully implementing school-wide programs
Display a proven track record of improving student achievement
Possess training and experience in mentoring and coaching school administrators
Possess knowledge of Virginia High School League (VHSL) programs and regulations
Model effective verbal and written communications skills
Possess initiative and ability to effectively work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate ability to effectively make oral presentations before large groups of people
Demonstrate ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
Demonstrate ability to multitask, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
Demonstrate ability to be dependable, punctual, and complete tasks without direct supervision
SALARY:
$98,582.54 - $177,588.94 annually, with benefits - depending on experience
FLSA Status:
Exempt
CLOSING DATE : Open until filled
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed tonondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel actionaffecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against anyperson on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or relatedmedical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation,status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personneldecisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, when necessary.The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that areaccessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County SchoolBoard shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and othersocial services.
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Primary Location
School Board Office
Salary Range
$98,582.54 - $177,588.94 / Per Year
Shift Type
Full-Time
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Director of Secondary Education
(12 months)
SY 2024-2025
Do you love being an educator and working to ensure that every child graduates from high school college and career ready? Montgomery County Public Schools is now accepting applications for the Director of Secondary Education and seeking a leader who will be at the forefront of shaping the academic journey for students in one of the most dynamic and community-driven school divisions. As the Director, you will lead a dynamic team in developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance student achievement and foster a culture of excellence within our secondary schools. Your leadership will drive the continuous improvement of instructional programs and curriculum development, ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and beyond. Bring your passion for education, your visionary leadership, and your commitment to equity and inclusion to this position as we strive to empower every student to reach their full potential. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students across Montgomery County.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide supervision, consultation, and support for secondary principals
Serve as leader and general resource person in matters relating to secondary curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
Support academic programs, facilitate program revisions, and assess staffing allocations at secondary schools
Assist with the evaluation and supervision of secondary principals
Assist principals in the development of school improvement goals and action steps
Assist schools with school staff-community relations and parent involvement issues
Provide ongoing professional development for secondary principals and teachers
Meet with school administrators to assist with planning, directing programs, and identifying staffing needs
Provide support to school administrators in meeting State and Federal Accreditation, Accountability, and Graduation benchmarks
Maintain appropriate records and statistics regarding trends, needs and success at the middle and high school level
Meet regularly with the Assistant Superintendent to provide information and discuss issues that might directly affect the division
Serve as a liaison between schools and various departments with the Central Office
Collaborate with Directors and Administrators for the successful development, maintenance, and implementation of MCPS programs, policies, and activities
Attend School Board meetings and prepare reports for the Board as requested
Assist in the development and implementation of administrative procedures for secondary schools
Collaborate with the Director of Elementary Education to implement K-12 initiatives
Collaborate with the Director of Elementary Education to provide guidance, direction, and evaluation for curriculum administrators
Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to develop, maintain and meet state teacher evaluation process
Serve on strategic planning committee
Analyze and evaluate data for the purpose of ensuring that initiatives and actions meet division objectives
Maintain a current program of studies for secondary schools
Communicate and maintain a liaison with parents, social, professional, volunteer, and other community agencies or groups having an interest in secondary education
Develop agendas for and lead regularly scheduled secondary principal meetings
Respond to community and school queries regarding program offerings and operating procedures
Assist in the preparation of budgets for assigned programs and monitor expenditures
Remain abreast of developments, innovations, and policies related to education
Serve as an administrator of the Secondary Fine Arts programs in collaboration with the Fine Arts Lead Teachers to include development and oversight of curriculum
Serve as an administrator of the Secondary Health and Physical Education (HPE) programs in collaboration with the HPE Lead Teacher to include development and oversight of curriculum, provide resource support and instructional coordination for all health and physical education staff
Provide instructional support for Family Life Program
Provide administrative support with the athletic programs
Complete other duties assigned by the Superintendent
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK-12
Possess superlative leadership abilities
Demonstrate ability to effectively manage a diverse team and build consensus
Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
Have experience with shared-decision making/collaborative leadership
Have three years secondary classroom experience
Have three years middle or high school principal or school district level experience
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibit an ability to analyze and interpret data and use problem-solving skills
Have experience in successfully implementing school-wide programs
Display a proven track record of improving student achievement
Possess training and experience in mentoring and coaching school administrators
Possess knowledge of Virginia High School League (VHSL) programs and regulations
Model effective verbal and written communications skills
Possess initiative and ability to effectively work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate ability to effectively make oral presentations before large groups of people
Demonstrate ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
Demonstrate ability to multitask, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
Demonstrate ability to be dependable, punctual, and complete tasks without direct supervision
SALARY:
$98,582.54 - $177,588.94 annually, with benefits - depending on experience
FLSA Status:
Exempt
CLOSING DATE : Open until filled
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed tonondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel actionaffecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against anyperson on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or relatedmedical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation,status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personneldecisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, when necessary.The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that areaccessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County SchoolBoard shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and othersocial services.
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Primary Location
School Board Office
Salary Range
$98,582.54 - $177,588.94 / Per Year
Shift Type
Full-Time
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