Director of Teaching and Learning

Beaufort County School District, SC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District is seeking a Director of Teaching and Learning to oversee curriculum, instruction, and assessment district-wide. This leadership role collaborates with school leaders and reports to the Chief Instructional Services Officer.

The position emphasizes curriculum mapping, instructional leadership, and coordination with higher education to offer graduate classes and leadership development. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• At least three years of leadership experience at district or school level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze educational data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum management and alignment to increase student achievement.
• Lead instructional leadership development in district and schools.
• Collaborate with principals and district staff on program development.
• Prepare reports and coordinate district strategic planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Director of Teaching and Learning

POSITION PURPOSE: The Director of Teaching and Learning is responsible for overall program development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment efforts, instructional plans for the district, supporting schools in their teaching and learning efforts, and budgeting for programs. The Director will share responsibility with other directors for the coordination, collaboration and supervision of content coordinators. Reports to the Chief Instructional Services Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide curriculum management, instructional alignment and assessment best practices to increase student achievement.
• Serve as the Curriculum Mapping expert for the district and the schools.
• Provide Instructional Leadership and build Instructional Leadership capacity within the district and schools by working with principals and assistant principals.
• Work with principals and assistant principals on the ongoing development and analysis of educational trends and student needs.
• Work with higher education to coordinate the offering of graduate level classes and manage cohort groups preparing for leadership positions and participating in district sponsored graduate work and training.
• Work with the Technology Instructional Specialists and Director of Educational Technology to plan and implement technology integration with the teaching and learning process.
• Research and disseminate information frequently about standards, support documents, curriculum updates and work collaboratively with the Data Services team in identifying trends and patterns that lead to instructional improvement.
• Along with other directors, supervise content area specialists and work with instructional coaches at both the district and school levels.
• Develop and submit reports and accountability practices as required by the Superintendent.
• Attend state and local meetings as required.
• Review and monitor School Renewal Plans and develops District Strategic Plan.
• Programmatic coordination of Title I plans is conducted with the director of federal programs.
• Work in collaboration with Division Directors in the development, implementation and monitoring of academic programs.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a field such as Educational Administration or related area preferred.
• At least three- years of experience in a leadership role at a district or school level.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Suit.
• Able to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, with a wide variety of people.
• Able to conduct and analyze educational research.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three- years of experience in a leadership role at a district or school level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Chief Instructional Services Officer

DAYS PER YEAR: 260

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule - LEVEL 207

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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