Duties

In conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools, directs and supervises all functions related to student learning and curriculum, budgets for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development; administers all functions relative to the federal and state grants and titles; develops, organizes and manages the day-to-day operations of the educational program.

MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH:

Central Office Administrators

Local and State Agencies

Regional Office of Education

Building Principals

 

SUPERVISES: 

PreK – 12 Principals

Teaching & Learning Department

Director of Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary

Director of Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.

1. Attend staff meetings at the district level (required) and school level when needed.
2. Assists in the formulation of a philosophy and goals for the instructional program.
3. Provides leadership for curriculum review with resulting changes and improvement in the instructional program recommended to the  Superintendent of Schools.
4. Serves as a resource to the principals and consultants on all phases of the instructional program.
5. Keeps informed of current research in the areas of curriculum, instruction, professional learning supervision, and provides interpretation for the staff.
6. Ensures the proper and timely evaluation of Principals and others in the Department.
7. Supervises and directs the activities and programs developed by others in the Department.
8. Encourages the development, publication, and use of new instructional materials by the professional staff.
9. Supervises and directs the ELL/Bilingual program as it relates to academic achievement.
10. Assures that curriculum developed for the district is in accordance with state curriculum guidelines and outcomes.
11. Provides resource support relative to the development of School Improvement efforts and State Accreditation programs.
12. Communicates district approved learner outcomes and curriculum to the professional staff.
13. Coordinates and monitors state and federal entitlement and grant programs.
14. Coordinates continuity and articulation of the instructional program within District 61, and the community .
15. Coordinates department responsibility for state and/or county monitoring visits.
16. Coordinates recommendations for teaching and learning resources for all instructional areas.
17. Assists in the preparation of the district's budget in conjunction with the Chief Operational Officer.
18. Plans, implements, and evaluates the summer school program.
19. Represents the district in local, state, and national organizations and groups as are deemed appropriate in conjunction with the Superintendent.
20. Establishes effective working relationships with other institutions of the city, county, and state that may benefit teachers, parents of students, and the instructional programs or district at large.
21. Prepares and presents ongoing parent education opportunities.
22. Attends all administrative meetings as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring effective communication between the building and district level teams.
23. Participates in a program of personal professional development related to identified areas of responsibility.
24. Provides general administrative support to the Superintendent of Schools.
25. Performs other related duties, as may be directed by the Superintendent of Schools, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

 

 

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 5 years of successful administrative experience in a school district setting required.
2. Successful administrative experience, particularly in the field of curriculum leadership and related areas of principal evaluation, staff development, group facilitation, and lessonplanning.
3. School principal experience required.
4. A high degree of integrity, a strong sense of purpose, and the personal strength to face challenges with humor and courage.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Demonstrated, well-developed insight into the educational interest of the public(s) to be served.
7. Genuine concern for people and a record which clearly demonstrates patterns for strength, trust, open communication, and a high degree of effective personnel interactions.
8. Possess a commitment to educational excellence and demonstrate the capacity for strong and energetic leadership.
9. Possess the ability and demonstrate a predisposition to use a collaborative approach to problem solving while still accepting the responsibility for administrative decisions.
10. Skills in problem solving, ability to exercise good judgement, ability to use discretion and maintain professionalism.
11. The ability to effectively communicate with staff, parents, community members, and the Board of Education.
12. Work with independence; self-starter.
13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range $156,377.00 - $194,213.00; salary is commensurate with education and experience

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/dps61/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=10104

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/dps61/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=10104

School District

https://www.dps61.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/dps61/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=10104

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

5/15/2026