Executive Director - Teaching & Learning

Essential Functions

Rigorous Teaching & Learning

• Ensures alignment of teaching and learning practices with state standards and the district's Portrait of a Graduate, with a strategic focus on the established Math, Literacy, and Graduation goals.
• Oversees the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials across all content areas, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborates with educators to develop and evaluate curriculum initiatives that promote rigorous academic standards and drive student achievement.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional programs and practices, using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes for all students.
• Gathers and analyzes information, including best practices and student performance data, to improve the content, sequence and outcomes of instructional programs.
• Identifies, develops, secures and organizes resources to support curriculum initiatives.
• Recommends and implements summer learning opportunities for select students.
• Works collaboratively with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on matters related to relevant policies, curriculum and instruction.

Collaboration with District Offices

• Engages with a wide range of district offices, including Schools, Achievement and Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Family and Community Engagement, Finance, Legal, Special Education, and Secondary Success and Innovation, to ensure coherence in all district initiatives and priorities related to Teaching and Learning.
• Partners with the Deputy CAO and Executive Directors to advance academic initiatives, ensuring cohesive strategies among various Academics offices and departments.
• Works closely with the Director of Professional Learning on the planning and implementation of systemic professional learning that increases knowledge and contributes to student achievement.
• Coordinates with the Office of Achievement and Accountability on district assessments.
• Serves as a resource to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Academic Officer, the Cabinet, and other members of the central office staff on matters related to teaching and learning.

Responsiveness to Schools

• Maintains a customer-service approach in working with school-based educators and school leaders, providing guidance and support tailored to their unique needs.
• Collaborates with principals and instructional leaders to identify challenges and develop solutions that enhance teaching and learning in schools.
• Fosters strong relationships with school staff, ensuring open lines of communication and a collaborative environment for ongoing improvement.
• Creates proactive systems for gathering feedback from schools to inform district-level policy and practice related to teaching and learning

Operations Responsibilities

• Leads policy development initiatives related to teaching and learning, ensuring alignment with district goals and compliance with regulations.
• Oversees procurement processes and manages contracts to support instructional initiatives and resource allocation.
• Manages grants and partnerships to secure funding and resources that enhance educational opportunities.
• Ensures oversight of audits, budget preparation, and financial management for the Teaching and Learning Office, ensuring accountability and efficiency in resource utilization.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibilities include staff performance reviews and the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.
• Evaluates the performance of select staff in the Teaching and Learning Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversees budget for the division of the Teaching and Learning Office.
• Provides professional and courteous service to all City Schools' clientele to include employees, parents, advocates, and community and agency representatives.
• Supervises, mentors, and provides professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff.
• Meets established goals and objectives for allocated projects within designated timeframes.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary Minimum Salary Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or closely related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Eligible for Maryland State Department of Education Administrator I Certificate; Assistant Superintendent Endorsement preferred.
• Five years of leadership experience in a public education setting; urban experience preferred.
• Excellent instructional skills with a minimum of five years successful teaching experience.
• Thorough knowledge of research-based school improvement designs and current issues facing urban public education.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to public education focusing on teaching and learning.
• Experience in the development and presentation of professional development initiatives.
• Knowledge of current state and national required assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze assessment and other student data as a means for making decisions.
• Significant experience with student learning outcomes and strategies designed to improve student learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to the department team concept and the overall success of the organization.
• Leadership experience and success in developing and achieving organizational goals.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment and achievement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in developing school-based assessments.
• Ability to generate and build effective and successful relationships.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:

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