Executive Director of Teaching and Learning/CTAE

The Douglas County School System seeks an experienced instructional leader to support effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment across elementary, middle, and high schools. The Executive Director provides districtwide leadership for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) and oversees administrative operations for CTAE, dual enrollment, and workforce development. The Executive Director works with principals, district staff, and external partners to strengthen instructional programs and support students as they transition between grade levels and into postsecondary education and careers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a commitment to earn a six-year degree and/or at least five years of administrative experience.
• Georgia Leadership Certification at the L-5, L-6, or L-7 level.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of middle and high school instructional programs, including CTAE.

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
2. Provides leadership in the continuing development of the school instructional program
3. Provides leadership to schools in the development and implementation of School Improvement Plans
4. Schedules and directs meetings with appropriate school personnel to disseminate information and to facilitate discussion and decision-making about school curriculum and instruction
5. Acts as a contact with the Department of Education and other agencies and organizations for available grants, programs, and recognition programs for schools
6. Facilitates the school curriculum approval process
7. Provides leadership in the evaluation and revision of school curriculum and adoption of instructional resources
8. Reviews committee and school proposals for curriculum change in all school courses
9. Attends selected meetings and conferences sponsored by the Department of Education and other professional organizations related to school instruction
10. Promotes the program transition and articulation activities with other levels of the school system
11. Assists in new teacher orientation, leadership conferences and in-service day activities as needed
12. Participates in and designs improvement work for the Instructional Staff
13. Works with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in the preparation and presentation of information and action items for consideration and approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education
14. Responsible for assisting schools with state and federal regulations, accreditation requirements, and preparing and submitting appropriate reports and documentation
15. Assists in the interpretation of the plans and priorities of the Superintendent to the school principals
16. Keeps informed about current trends and practices in curriculum through professional reading, participation in local, state, and national meetings; and maintaining contact with instructional personnel of similar position and responsibilities in the state 16a. Maintains active membership in professional organizations 16b. Attends and facilitates selected professional meetings and conferences on regional, state, and national levels 16c. Stays abreast of current professional research and literature regularly, and shares information with system and school staffs
17. Coordinates and supervises all CTAE initiatives including program development, program evaluation, professional learning, budget, and partnership with appropriate local school personnel and external agencies.
18. Provides leadership for the administrative operations of CTAE, dual enrollment and Workforce Development.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement and/or the Superintendent.
20. Adequate progress towards Professional Growth Goals/Plan as measured by the Professional Growth Rating Rubric. Scores S = 3 or 4, NI = 2, U = 1 The Douglas County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, or disability in its employment procedures.