Executive Director, Secondary Leadership

Frederick County Public Schools; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools seeks a Senior Director of Secondary Leadership, based in Winchester, Virginia, to guide principals and administrators toward higher student achievement. You will provide strategic direction, district-wide collaboration, and robust systems to improve outcomes across all secondary schools.

The ideal candidate has a track record of data-driven interventions, experience with accreditation processes, and a demonstrated ability to develop leaders, coach staff, and

Qualifications

• Virginia postgraduate professional teaching license.
• Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision, or related field.
• Minimum of five years as a successful building level principal.
• Leadership qualities and personal characteristics for working with all categories of employees and the public.
• Administrative or supervisory experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of evaluation principles, practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.

Responsibilities

• Implements and carries out the strategic plan as adopted by the Frederick County School Board.
• Provides support and coaching to all secondary and alternative education administrators.
• Coaches and supports administrators in goal setting, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of school improvement plans designed to guide leaders in meeting their performance targets
• Provides direct supervision to all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Works closely with the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and all related departments on meeting the instructional goals of each secondary and alternative education principals.
• Builds and maintains constructive and positive relationships with all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Plans and facilitates effective professional learning and opportunities for all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Monitors and evaluates each continuous school improvement plan at all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Assists the superintendent and assistant superintendents in creating a budget and maintaining staffing for all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Researches and supports grant and training opportunities for all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Assists with the recruiting and interviewing of all secondary and alternative education principals.
• Conducts regular formal and informal classroom walk-throughs aligned to student achievement and strategic goals
• Provides feedback on successful leadership practices, such as effective management of instructional staff, use of data, and establishment of school culture
• Compiles, interprets and communicates data to determine school needs and inform instruction and systems management
• Participates in school-based meetings and events to foster a culture of engagement with staff, families, and community
• Builds the instructional leadership capacity of principals with particular focus on instruction, data analysis, aligned interventions, community, and culture
• Visits schools on a regular basis to monitor day-to-day operations
• Assists district staff and site personnel in interpreting student test scores and recommending supports and practices to improve student performance.
• Collaborates in other district meetings to maintain alignment between all departments and the work supporting the development of school leaders.
• Other duties as assigned through the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative experience

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Virginia postgraduate license

Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction/administration

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools seeks a Senior Director of Secondary Leadership, based in Winchester, Virginia, to guide principals and administrators toward higher student achievement. You will provide strategic direction, district-wide collaboration, and robust systems to improve outcomes across all secondary schools.

The ideal candidate has a track record of data-driven interventions, experience with accreditation processes, and a demonstrated ability to develop leaders, coach staff, and