DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Position Title

Director of Elementary Education

Working Title

Director of Elementary Education

School/Department

Pender County Schools

Location

Central Office

Pay Grade

NC Salary Schedule for Central Office Administrators

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports To

Chief Officer of Instruction

Work Week Schedule

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some evenings

Months/Yr

12

Position Purpose

The Director of Elementary Education provides leadership and support to elementary school principals. Collaborates with district personnel including school administrators and district curriculum staff to create short and long-range plans to support the instructional needs of students and teachers in PCS.

Position Analysis

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Minimum Qualification Standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pre-K-5 curriculum.
• Knowledge of technology resources and systems.
• Knowledge of adult learning processes and pedagogies.
• Understand abstract and concrete variables.
• Perform basic math functions to understand and interpret data, to balance budgets.
• Experience in research design and program evaluations.
• Listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to others.
• Interpret and carry out written and oral directions.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master’s Degree or Higher, Coursework toward Ed.D. preferred.
• Experience as a Curriculum and Instructional Specialist.
• Classroom Teaching Experience.
• Experience as Administrator.

Certification and License Requirements

• Valid NC School Administrative License.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Drivers License.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Superintendent and Chief of Instruction to promote, implement, and support the philosophy, goals, objectives, programs, and initiatives of the Pender County Schools.
• Meet with and provide support for Elementary School Principals and Assistant Principals.
• Develop and maintain county wide curriculum documents.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of district and school level staff development opportunities.
• Monitor and assess mastery of the NC Standard Course of Study objectives and outcomes including the Future-Ready Core Curriculum, Essential Standards, and Common Core Curriculum.
• Promote and coordinate vertical alignment from the elementary level to support the middle and high schools.
• Promote and coordinate transition initiatives between elementary and middle schools.
• Coordinate summer school support for K-5 students.
• Provide support for early intervention in order to increase the graduation rate.
• Promote the integration and use of instructional technology across the curriculum.
• Develop/oversee/maintain elementary curriculum web pages on the PCS website.
• Support teachers and administrators in using formative and benchmark assessments.
• Review and develop consistent grading practices and the reporting of grades to parents.
• Provide support for teachers and administrators in the analysis of test data and school improvement.
• Coordinate the selection of textbooks for elementary schools.
• Represent PCS in the Curriculum and Instructional Network.
• Review policies and make recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education for changes.
• Provide support and coordinate the activities of the Elementary Instructional Coaches.
• Supervise and evaluate the Elementary Instructional Coaches.
• Support of K-5 MTSS implementation in order to increase positive academic, attendance, behavioral and social/emotional outcomes for students.
• Work with other directors and central office staff to develop and provide a system-wide curriculum that is consistent with the expectations established by the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
• Work with other directors and central office staff to develop and provide system wide Title 1 support.
• Provide assistance to district and school personnel on Title 1 planning, monitoring, and activities.
• In collaboration with other Instructional Directors:
• Analyze/interpret group data results and present informative reports and statistics to various interest groups in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner.
• Develop and conduct in-service educational activities for the improvement of teaching practices in the area of the test construction and how to use results in school improvement.
• Consult with administrators and teachers (K-12) to implement, evaluate, and recommend changes to practices and to assist teachers to actively use data to monitor instructional practices.
• Lead staff development opportunities for schools in the analysis of data using a variety of tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to drive to a variety of school sites.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor classroom conditions and regularly works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is typically performed in the Classroom Office. Daily contact is made with all classified employees, teachers, administrators and students in person.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Version Date(s)

August 16, 2024