ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Secondary Education	LOCATION: All Schools Within Division
	JOB CATEGORY: Non - Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent for Administration	PAY GRADE: Director
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Directs and supervises the secondary education program and provides coordination of activities at the secondary level. The Director provides instructional support, staff development, curriculum development, administration and other tasks assigned by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

¨ Assists with matters related to instruction, personnel, athletics and administration at the secondary level;

¨ Provides direction and assistance to principals with a focus on school achievement and school educational goals;

¨ Assists in the development and implementation of the division’s curricular and instructional goals;

¨ Provides leadership for the assessment of current instructional practices and curriculum and makes recommendations for improvement in secondary educational programs;

¨ Supervises the development and/or revision of curriculum at the secondary level;

¨ Demonstrates dedication to students’ needs in discussions, decisions, and processes;

¨ Mediates and resolves conflicts resulting from student/teacher/parent/community appeals and concerns;

¨ Assists in the screening and interviewing of applicants for prospective teaching vacancies and administrative vacancies in the schools as requested;

¨ Assists principals with the observation and the evaluation of staff;

¨ Assists principals with the development and implementation of Intensive Assistance Plans;

¨ Works collaboratively with teachers to implement instructional best practices and improve effectiveness in the school system;

¨ Attends School Board meetings and prepares such reports, as requested by the Assistant Superintendent;

¨ Attends Superintendent’s Executive Committee meetings and communicates information to secondary principals;

¨ Serves as Central Office contact person for secondary principals and coordinates monthly meetings for principals;

¨ Leads the division’s athletic programming and participation in VHSL and works collaboratively with Activities Directors to ensure schools maintain compliance with VHSL policies and practices;

¨ Coordinates division level expectations for all high school principals to expect of their Activities Directors and of each other as a team;

¨ Meets with Activities Directors and secondary principals to address issues while promoting a division focus;

¨ Demonstrates support for administrators, faculty, staff and students by conducting periodic school visits and attending extracurricular events

¨ Develops budget requests in areas of responsibility within the framework of the Rockingham County Public Schools budget directives;

¨ Stays informed of current educational trends and programs for division schools;

¨ Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

¨ Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;

¨ Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;

¨ Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;

¨ Performs related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess demonstrated ability and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community. The ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports, free from edit; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, building administrators, and members of the community is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Supervision/Administration or similar leadership licensure/certification.

Evidence of successful experience in public education as a school administrator is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess personal skills reflecting flexibility, cooperation, and concern for the human element of education. Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions and schools throughout the division. Frequent operation of office equipment is required. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings throughout the division and Central Office. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and Central Office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Regular contact with staff members and school administration is required.

EVALUATION

The Assistant Superintendent for Administration will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Created 5/3/11