Academic Director

TITLE: Academic Director REPORTS TO: College Principal SUPERVISES: N/A JOB FUNCTION: Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders. Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards- based approach with a focus on narrowing achievement gaps. This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties • Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning • Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools’ School Improvement Plan. • Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources • Assists in program implementation and curriculum development • Assists schools in developing and implementing School Improvement Plans designed to meet individual schools’ student achievement needs • Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment • Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment • Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long-range professional development plans DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.): • Coaches and models research based instructional strategies • Mentors new teachers • Maintains regular attendance • Performs other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of five (5) years of professional teaching experience at the secondary level and holds a valid teaching degree • Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degree in Education • Minimum of two (2) years experience as a successful leader in instruction, curriculum and assessment (Department Chair, District Committee work, KTIP resource teacher, SBDM member, etc.) • Basic technological/computer skills LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Teaching Certificate • Supervisor of Instruction or Consultant Certificate