Executive Director of Curriculum - Hood River, United States - Oregon Public Schools

Description

Application deadline:
May 1, 2024 @ 5PM

Hood River County School District is seeking to fill our Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction position, beginning with the 2024/25 school year.

This is a Regular, Cabinet-level position, budgeted at 230 days per school year.

Application Process:
Complete and submit your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire electronic application ) or link available on HRCSD website at Required supplemental documents to be included in your online application:
Letter of interest addressed to Bill Newton, Hood River County School District Superintendent.
Resume.
Three (3) recent letters of recommendation.
Copy of your Administrative License or proof of licensure.

JOB SUMMARY

This position of Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction is designed for the purposes of managing assigned operations in accordance with school policies; providing information to the Board, superintendent, staff and public; ensuring compliance to established policies, procedures and/or codes; and addressing a variety of administrative needs and processes.

Major areas of responsibility include curriculum adoption, articulation and alignment, assessment, school improvement, federal programs (including but not limited to Title programs, as well as other federal and state improvement grants), talented and gifted programming, and associated professional development.

The Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction is also a member of the Hood River County School District's cabinet and administrative council.

The Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction works collaboratively with the district office leadership team to advance HRCSD Strategic Plan.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

Committed to the pursuit of excellence: Demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully as a building leader and supervisor.

Committed to providing innovation and leadership towards reaching extraordinary results in a comprehensive educational environment.
Engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in staff and student performance.
Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards.

Visible in the school and active in the Hood River County community as well as the region's larger educational community.

Strong interpersonal skills - a team builder and a team player.
Innovative and creative problem-solving abilities, engaging others in decision-making, and willing to assume responsibility for decisions.
Strong supporter of all staff and students.
A strong work ethic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR to Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops and manages programs, policies and procedures for the purpose of:
Increasing student learning;
Increasing staff effectiveness;
Compliance with Federal and state education law and regulation requirements;
Compliance with Board policies;
Compliance with District and State Instructional Standards.

Prepares timely reports for the purpose of providing information to the Oregon Department of Education, Board, the Superintendent, staff and the public.

Develops and delivers curriculum and staff development presentations, materials, forms and processes for the purpose of communication with instructional staff and meeting Federal and State requirements and district policies.

Recommends solutions to a variety of complex issues for the purpose of addressing district needs and responsibilities of the department.

Attends district, school, parent, community, ESD and state meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required by programs.

Researches information (e.g. education code, legal decisions, district practices, educational research) for the purpose of analyzing potential implications, making recommendations and/or addressing a variety of other administrative needs.
Recruits, selects, supervises and evaluates staff assigned to the programs, for the purpose of accomplishing program goals.

Collaborates with District personnel, community groups and peers in other districts for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

Develops proposals and grants for the purpose of implementing new programs.

Facilitates communication and coordination among instructional staff for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and ensuring that state mandates are achieved.

Develops budgets; monitors spending for the purpose of achieving program objectives efficiently. Must be able to manage a large and complex budget.
Advises superintendent for the purpose of administrative functions.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The following general requirements of this position include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Hood River County School District and enhances learning.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations.

Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

It is the belief of the Hood River County School District that every individual makes a significant contribution to the District's success.

That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities.

Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.

It is the expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction provides supervision and evaluation of all elementary administrators and all district instructional coaches.

All district employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Oregon Administrative License and Masters or Doctorate Degree required.
Degree in either Education or Curriculum and Instruction preferred.
Administrative experience required. Administrative experience at the building level preferred.
Teaching at either the elementary or secondary level required.
Effectively manage personnel, programs and fiscal resources.
Analyze, synthesize and use educational research in decision-making.
Use culturally relevant leadership practices to improve student achievement and staff functioning; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Knowledge of the AVID College Readiness System preferred.
Knowledge and experience using Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching Standards as a professional growth and evaluation tool.
Ability to proficiently use the following programs: Google Suite, Excel, email internet applications, social media, and website(s).
Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Must be able to use District IT systems to perform routine tasks, such as:
performance management assessments, accessing financial reports and managing school staffing and budget information.
Competence with technology and data manipulation.
Help those around them succeed at a high level.
Provide direction to others and make independent judgments.
Keep and maintain accurate records.
Effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
Ability to learn and apply new information or new skills.
Self-motivated and professional.
Valid Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
Possession of CPR/First Aid certificate desirable.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills desirable.

Required Testing:
Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C.

811 to 812.

This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.

Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

The salary range listed below is based on the 2023/24 salary schedule for Cabinet-level Executive Directors. The 2024/25 salary range has not yet been finalized. It will not be less than $134,392 to $137,093 for a full 230 day contract.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/ for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing

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