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Duties

  • Oversee the work of the Teaching and Learning Department, including curriculum, curriculum development, standards work, instructional practices, resource adoption, professional learning, coaching, educational technology, and learning spaces
  • Support and oversee district coaches, specialists, and building coaches
  • Oversee the Multilingual Program including support for the multilingual specialists, entry of new students to the program, and state-mandated ACCESS tests
  • Collaborate with the other directors to ensure the alignment of their work (including assessment, inclusive practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and safety) with the work of the Teaching and Learning Department
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and instructional leaders to ensure curriculum coherence across grade levels and subject areas
  • Lead curriculum reviews through collaborative teams and committees of teachers and administrators
  • Promote equity and inclusion in curriculum design, ensuring that materials are culturally responsive and accessible to all students
  • Coordinate the district’s grading and reporting, assessment systems, and assessment logistics including communication to buildings as well families
  • Provide high-level, purposeful, and engaging professional learning for staff to meet teaching and learning goals
  • Work collaboratively with building administrators, teachers, and staff to support the needs of the schools 
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to teachers to improve classroom instruction and student engagement
  • Oversee resource allocation for teaching and learning by managing a budget that involves a number of different district departments
  • Facilitate educational committees in the district
  • Evaluate designated staff

Qualifications

  • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement required
  • Master Degree in School Administration, or related field
  • Teacher and/or Administrator Evaluator Designations (preferred, but may be obtained)
  • Demonstrated success as a teacher and administrator
  • Demonstrated experience in data-driven decision-making and the use of student performance data to guide instructional practices
  • Experience in leading professional development initiatives and supporting teacher growth
  • Experience with teacher evaluation processes and providing feedback to enhance instructional quality
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administrators, and community stakeholders.
  • Deep knowledge of K-8 curriculum, instructional best practices, and assessment strategies.
  • Proficiency in using technology for instruction, data analysis, and professional development.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Salary/Benefits

Salary: 

  • $170,000-$205,000 based on experience

 

Benefits:

  • Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
  • Leaves - paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation days provided
  • Pension - the district and employee contribute to TRS
  • Reimbursement - tuition and mileage provided

Additional Notes

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear in a variety of settings from a desk, to an office, to a classroom, to a gymnasium, or board room.  The employee regularly works in the evenings or on weekends.  The employee frequently works with the use of a personal vehicle. The employee will have contact with employees and the public which requires appropriate demeanor and apparel. 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/lfsd/onlineapp/default.aspx

Job Posting Date

1/27/2025

Application Deadline

2/21/2025

Start Date

7/1/2025