Job Information
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Director, Literacy in Thornton, Colorado
Director, Literacy JobID: 9931
Position Type:
Administration/Leadership - Learning Services/ Director, Literacy
Date Posted:
4/25/2024
Location:
Educational Support Center
Closing Date:
05/04/2024
FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 18 (minimum: $99,641- mid-point: $123,015- maximum: $146,387)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
FTE: 1.0
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 5008
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT or New
Location: Thornton, CO
SUMMARY: Serve as part of the Learning Services team whose primary responsibilities are to support schools, lead a comprehensive vision for teaching and learning and to model the way regarding best practices within the district. Provide district-wide leadership to schools and other departments in the implementation of standards-based education aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards and the important shifts in the Common Core. Supervise and monitor the READ Act and School Readiness state expectations, regulations, policies and budgets; monitor student results related to district literacy initiatives and provide guidance and suggested next steps to district leadership based on data and research. Partner with key stakeholders within Learning Services to develop educational targets, monitor legal issues, and ensure assessment plans are implemented. Responsible for ensuring district-wide compliance around federal, state, and Superintendent and Board of Education policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work collaboratively with directors in Learning Services to lead stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and implementation of standards-based education. Create, lead and support implementation of standards-based education within the English/Language Arts content area. Support principals in high quality implementation of a standards-based education.
Lead the development and implementation of student-focused curriculum and instructional priorities in the area of literacy. Lead district teams focused on elementary and secondary literacy instructional practices and programs designed to increase student achievement and ensure compliance with district policies and state requirements, including School Readiness, READ Act, LDC and all PK-12 literacy-focused initiatives.
Lead district-wide literacy strategy based on literacy root cause analysis data and recommendations. Supervise the district literacy team, interventionists and resource adoption processes.
Assist in hiring and supervising instructional coaches; partner with the professional development director to ensure instructional coaches are effectively trained and provide effective coaching support for teachers on instructional best practices in literacy, curriculum changes, resource alignment and data analysis. Design and facilitate professional development for teachers and administrators around curriculum and instruction.
Develop and manage budgets and other resources related to curriculum and instruction; serve on budget committees developing district-priorities to ensure alignment with instructional strategies and program priorities.
Collaborate with the assessment director in the development of a district vision for assessment literacy, assessment procurement and/or development, as well as the professional development and support needed for schools to successfully utilize and implement assessments.
Monitor student achievement data in the area of literacy; gather feedback from teachers and administrators regarding professional development, curriculum and curricular resources to ensure continuous improvement of resources, tools and professional learning. Ensure broad stakeholder engagement in decision-making and voices from the schools in the development, refinement and/or procurement of curricular resources and professional learning supports.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of curriculum and instruction to instructional technology, district assessment strategy and district strategies for special populations
Collaborate with the School Leadership Executive and the Curriculum and Instruction Executive Director in leading the PK-12 new course approval process in literacy and English/Language Arts and course evaluation process.
Lead, monitor and support the district literacy team in the design, training, implementation and evaluation of literacy interventionists.
Hire, supervise and evaluate any certified staff assigned to the district literacy team in the Learning Services Department. Develop clear outcome measures for certified staff and align their central work with support for schools, resulting in an increase in student achievement.
Interpret and communicate federal and state law, district policy, or procedure related to instruction, curriculum, use of educational materials, and required school procedures and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in administration, curriculum and instruction, literacy, reading or English.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience, principal experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public schools.
• Experience working with a large organization to achieve the vision.
• Must successfully complete current district training for supervision of Classified Staff within one (1) year of entering position.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Colorado Principal License.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate Colorado Educator License.
Ability to travel among school locations.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees’ education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1644330247/adams12org/byozfuoccsaiwtartzju/2021-10AdminCompProgram.pdf) or review our Administrative Salary Schedule (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/careers/lead) .
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview)
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
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