Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Jefferson Township Local School District Jefferson Township LSD Board of Education - Dayton, Ohio

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Teaching and Learning serves as the instructional leader and district-level principal. This position is responsible for providing visionary leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, school improvement, student achievement, and the day-to-day administration of the schools. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Superintendent, Curriculum Specialist staff, students, families, and community stakeholders to ensure a rigorous, equitable, and student-centered educational experience.

This position serves as the Instructional Leader of the Junior and Senior High School and supporting the K-6 school environment while also providing district leadership in teaching and learning initiatives. Due to the scope of responsibilities, a valid Superintendent License issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is required.

Reports To: Superintendent

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: 220 Days

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Ohio Superintendent License.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful building-level administrative experience.
• Demonstrated success in improving student achievement and organizational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of Ohio education laws, regulations, and accountability systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred:

• Experience leading secondary schools.
• Experience with district-level curriculum and instructional leadership.
• Experience in strategic planning, school improvement, and data analysis.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Serve as the chief instructional leader for the district.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs.
• Monitor student achievement data and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Ensure alignment of curriculum and instructional practices with Ohio Learning Standards.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities focused on instructional excellence.
• Promote innovative instructional practices that support college, career, and military readiness.
• Communicates with the Superintendent in a timely and efficiently manner
• Implements the adopted Board curriculum with fidelity and support to ensure staff and student needs are met

Building Leadership

• Serve as the instructional leader
• Supervise and evaluate certified and classified staff each year as required by ODEW
• Implements practices and procedures, rules and regulation within the school as according to the requirements of ODEW
• Requisition and inventory of supplies, textbooks, equipment, and other resources for the functioning of the building with the support of the Superintendent
• Maintain a positive, safe, and supportive school culture and monitor school discipline to identify areas to address
• Communicate in advance with the Superintendent regarding absences and coordinate with the remaining district leadership for support
• Confer with the Superintendent regarding expulsion recommendations prior to scheduling the meeting
• Supervise the custodial and food service staff
• Oversee student attendance, discipline, behavior interventions, and restorative practices.
• Coordinate school operations, schedules, activities, and special programs.
• Lead school improvement planning and implementation

District Leadership

• Collaborate with the Superintendent to establish district instructional priorities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent the district in community events including but not limited to Board Meetings
• Support district compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitor the district initiatives related to curriculum, assessment, MTSS, gifted education, intervention services, and academic programming.
• Assist with accreditation, accountability, and reporting requirements.

Personnel Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, support, and retain high-quality staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct evaluations and provide meaningful feedback to staff.
• Develop leadership capacity among teachers and support personnel.

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, higher education institutions, and business partners.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding school and district initiatives.
• Represent the district at community meetings, events, and professional organizations.

Fiscal and Operational Management

• Assist in developing and monitoring school and departmental budgets.
• Ensure effective stewardship of district resources.
• Support grant development and implementation efforts.
• Oversee the allocation of instructional resources and materials.
• Plans and implements the required safety drills.
• Supervises the school's extra-curricular activities

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate a relentless focus on student achievement.
• Model integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Promote equity and access for all students.
• Utilize data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build collaborative relationships across the district and community.

Additional Duties:

Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
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