Director of Elementary Education

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Job Title: Director of Elementary Education

Reports to

Asst. Superintendent

Job Code Number

Contract Length

252 days

Exempt/Non-exempt

exempt

Department

Central Office

Last Updated

2024

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary Job Function

A Reynoldsburg City SchoolsDirector of Elementary Educationcollaborates with other district administrators in providing strategic direction and implementing systemic improvement school improvement initiatives, as well as the professional development of principals, assistant principals and professional staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Five years’ experience as a building principal or district administrator
• Valid Ohio Principal’s license
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate
• Current OPES 2.0 certification or will be able to obtain
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with eTPES/OTES/OPES
• Experience with evaluating and supervising principals
• Evidence of improving academic outcomes and culture and climate as a principal or district leader
• Experience working with diverse populations
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Leadership

• Responsible for modeling effective leadership practices, analyzing student achievement data, behavioral data and making data informed decisions
• Supervision and evaluation of principals and assistant principals
• Responsible for providing direct support to principals by observing instruction, providing feedback, conducting walkthroughs, participating in school leadership/faculty meetings, and daily school activities
• Will partner with the principal to identify specific areas to add capacity by taking on leadership responsibilities
• Responsible for serving as a supervisor for the elementary principals and assistant principals
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of systems and procedures for cohesive elementary processes and continuous improvements
• Responsible for supporting instructional leadership by collaborating with principals and various district departments to ensure rigorous and engaging instruction is occurring for all students
• Responsible for making staff and scheduling recommendations to the superintendent or assistant superintendent
• Approaches challenges from an asset management perspective
• Support building implementation of programs and services to meet the needs of students
• Will assist with the teacher and leader recruitment, development, and retention efforts at identified schools to ensure that highly effective teachers and leaders are serving students
  
  

School Organizational Climate

• Responsible for fostering a reflective, collaborative, and inspiring culture for students, families, staff members and community partners that values innovation, accountability and performance
• Responsible for creating an environment that fosters social justice, equity, and supports the needs of all students
• Establish programs and activities designed to foster positive relationships among students and between students and staff
• Responsible for managing a school focused on driving excellence, executing with urgency, and realizing significant and meaningful achievement for all students
  
  

School/Community Relations

• Meet with parent school councils and other school support groups
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage and support community and parent engagement
• Responsible for articulating the district’s mission and vision to the community and soliciting its support in realizing district and school goals
• Serve as an ambassador for Reynoldsburg City Schools
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in designing and implementing high quality professional learning
• Knowledgeable of current educational trends and research regarding effective educational leadership practices
• Knowledge of the Ohio Improvement Process
• Skilled in cultural proficiency and culturally relevant instructional practices
• Skilled in effective listening and communication
• Skills in organization, time management, task prioritization and recordkeeping
• Able to make fiscally responsible decisions and allocate resources equitably
• Skills in verbal and written communications
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with others
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines successfully
• Ability to handle adversity in an objective manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences using multiple mediums
• Ability to manage competing demands and determine top priorities
• Ability to work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters
  
  

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
• Working Conditions – The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.
• Driving Requirement – This position may require driving.
• Occasionally required to work late hours or on weekends.
  
  

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 in keeping with law.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee’s supervisor and or appointing authority.