2020-2021 School Year

Primary Purpose

This position will give direction to and assumes administrative responsibility for the Academics and Accountability Division, which includes

Curriculum & Instruction, Bilingual/ESL services, Career and Technology services, Counseling/Guidance, Accountability, Professional Development, Early Childhood, Special Education, Fine Arts, and Strategic Planning and Innovation. 

Qualifications:

Proven experience with leading curricular and instructional programs.

Certifications:

Master’s degree, valid Texas Teaching Certificate, and Administrator or Mid-Management Certification (Doctorate preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum & instruction 
• Skilled in curricular and instructional best practices
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness 
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills 
• Skilled in effective and continuous improvement strategies 
• Knowledge of state and federal accountability 
• Ability to manage budget and personnel 
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI)

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher and seven years’ experience in instructional leadership roles, including principal. At least two (2) years as an instructional leader at central office and/or at the state/regional level.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide leadership for innovative curricular/instructional program development. 
• Ensure that all educational programs and activities align with local, state, and federal laws. 
• Assist the Superintendent in the determination of resource allocation and service level according to established policy.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of the budget for the Academics and Accountability Division. 
• Work to improve the quality of educational services and programs, and assist with the implementation of educational programs and procedures.
• Ensure achievement of Manor ISD goals, along with the implementation of a District Strategic Plan / Innovation. 
• Work cooperatively with leaders of other administrative programs to integrate and coordinate individual efforts to create a unified district program.
• Devise comprehensive and effective systems of data management while keeping in accordance with the needs of the district leadership, programs, policies, regulations and laws affecting respective programs. 
• Remain abreast of development and innovations in the field by reading current literature, attending professional association meetings, and conferences. 
• Prepare and submit reports and other documents as requested by the Superintendent; oversees development and publication of other documents within the division. 
• Initiate development of new programs, self-supporting services and strategies for streamlining services. 
• Plan, design, implement, evaluate and coordinate delivery of services; and determine and implement appropriate changes and improvements to ensure effective and cost-efficient programs. 
• Research and analyze administrative, fiscal and operational issues; review findings and implement solutions. 
• Attend all regular Board meetings; prepare and present board reports to the board. 
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s executive staff and attend all Superintendent’s Cabinet meetings. 
• Develop, evaluate and make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding policies and procedures governing the operation of the district’s schools, academics, accountability, assessment, bilingual/ESL services, career and technical services, curriculum, professional development, technology, special education and strategic planning operations.
• Provide direction and supervision over the various services provided, which include bilingual/ESL services, curriculum, accountability, professional development, technology, special education, counseling, and strategic planning. 
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Develops, updates, and maintains all district policies.
• Reports and updates policy changes or amendments to the Board of Trustees.
• Participates in and actively supports the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives. 
• Implements policy established by federal and state law, SBOE rules and local board policy related to curriculum and instruction. 
• Dependable and reliable performance and attendance. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the Executive Director of Accountability, Director of School Improvement, Director/ Coordinator of C & I, Director of Special Education, Director of Fine Arts, Coordinator of Advanced Academics, Director of Bilingual/ESL Services, Director of CTE, Director of Counseling, Director of Early Childhood, Director of Math, Director of ELAR and Literacy Coordinator.

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described 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 and expectations. 

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.