Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Director of Elementary Education

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

Prepared by: Date:

Approved by: Date:

SUMMARY: Ensures that each elementary school student is provided with the richest educational experience the district can provide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

Þ Plans and carries out a district wide program of curriculum review and development for the elementary grades.

Þ Leads in the evaluation of elementary instruction methods and programs and recommends such changes and improvements as needed.

Þ Develops an effective, district wide program of supervision and inservice education of the instructional staff of the elementary schools.

Þ Integrates instructional programs among the elementary schools and articulates curricula between elementary grade levels, and between the elementary schools and the junior high schools.

Þ Assists principals in the planning and implementation of effective programs of supervision and evaluation.

Þ Assists principals in the planning and implementation of effective programs for parents.

Þ Designs, recommends, and conducts educational experimentation, and disseminates and interprets the results to administrators, instruction specialists, classroom teachers, and staff as appropriate.

Þ Assists in the recruiting, interviewing, screening, and recommending of qualified candidates for positions on the elementary school professional staff upon request.

Þ Plans and/or supervises the instructional orientation program for new elementary teachers in the Chapter 1, EIA, child development, kindergarten or instructional programs.

Þ Supervises and coordinates the work of members of the instructional staff who provide special services to the elementary schools such as art, music, physical education, basic skills and guidance.

Þ Coordinates the implementation of state programs for compensatory and remedial students and for at-risk four-year-olds.

Þ Supervises implementation of Chapter 1 programs and programs for gifted and talented.

Þ Coordinates district wide programs that are designed to build children's self-esteem and develop life coping skills, such as "I'm Special", Quest, and Drug Abuse Resistance Education.

Þ Works with and monitors families who teach their children at home.

Þ Assists with preparation and administration of the budget for elementary instructional materials.

Þ Provides guidance in the selection and use of textbooks and other teaching materials.

Þ Works with teachers in the preparation of curriculum and materials.

Þ Engages in an ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional program.

Þ Works toward developing an improved understanding of children's educational needs on the part of teachers, administrators, and parents, and interprets the educational progress of elementary schools students to them.

Þ Initiates and maintains effective liaison with other school districts and with independent schools in order to keep abreast of new educational developments and ideas.

Þ Keeps current with educational developments and the literature in the field of elementary education and participates in the affairs of state and national professional societies devoted to the advancement of elementary school education.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises assigned coordinators and program areas. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Masters Degree with intensive course work and/or experience in teaching, evaluation/testing, and educational research or administration. Five years successful experience in public school work, either as a teacher or in research, guidance, testing, or administration. Must be able to effectively deal with the public and staff both in person and on the phone.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication in a variety of formats or styles. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid SC teaching certificate with administration/supervision certification. Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.