Director of School Improvement Services - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5•Washington Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of School Improvement Services (SIS) – Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment is a certified, professional-level administrative position directly responsible to the Executive Director. The Director shall be responsible for the overall supervision, management, and implementation of instruction, assessment, and curriculum development throughout the IU5 service area. A core priority of this role is to lead and oversee a responsive professional development (PD) model designed to meet the specific and evolving needs of local districts. This includes directly supervising and evaluating the certified and non-certified staff who provide these trainings. The Director will work to ensure that PD services are data-driven, aligned with district strategic priority areas, and delivered through a consistent process that facilitates the systematic implementation of proven instructional practices across the region.

Requirements

Valid and Active Pennsylvania Administrative Certification in one of the following: Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Supervisor of Pupil Services or Supervisor of Special Education
Three to five years of classroom experience working with diverse groups of students, teachers, and administrators
Three to five years leading the review and development of curriculum within a public or private school setting in PA
Statistical, analytical, and research skills, including experience with data visualization programs.
Knowledge of and experience with School Improvement Planning and student information systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to explain complex instructions in an easily understandable fashion
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and a demonstrated commitment to objectivity
Knowledge of state and federal laws that impact operations within the IU
Must be flexible and able to tolerate many situations and personalities
Must have auditory acuity to listen to other people on telephone and in person
Must have verbal skills to communicate effectively with the public
Must be able to withstand emotional stress
Ability to create and manage appropriate computer applications necessary for program management
Must be able to organize and maintain programmatic files
Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal information about districts, co-worker, and IU5 proprietary data.

Nice To Haves

PA Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
Proven leadership skills to facilitate the work of teachers and administrators while working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups.
Experience supervising classroom instruction
Experience in analysis of assessment data and program evaluation for informed decision making
Experience in program and budget management

Responsibilities

Lead the School Improvement Planning process, ensuring alignment between school improvement plans and strategic priority areas
Meet regularly with teams to identify proven practices that should be implemented systematically
Lead the IU and region in all areas of SIS-CIA
Provide expertise on formative and summative assessments
Facilitate the completion of the IU5 Comprehensive Plan
Supervise and evaluate administrative staff assigned to – SIS-CIA
Serve in a liaison capacity between the IU, local schools, institutions of higher education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and other external partners through School Improvement Services – SIS-CIA
Identify, apply for, and administer grants and other funding sources related to all areas within SIS-CIA to improve or positively impact learning
Oversee the development of budgets and contracts relating to SIS-CIA, inclusive of curriculum, technology, and professional development areas
Coordinate across departments to support consistent data collection, reporting, and evaluation practices that inform instructional improvement, program effectiveness, and grant accountability.
Supervise and collaboratively manage certified and non-certified staff assigned to SIS-CIA, including shared or matrixed staff whose responsibilities may span multiple departments, in coordination with other directors.
Ensure adherence to fiscal guidelines and legal compliance across operational areas, while leading teams and region leaders to implement educational programmatic protocols effectively
Oversee the development of procedures and policies for the effective administration of SIS-CIA
Lead and oversee the review, purchase, and implementation of quality, materials, programs, and software that support the department, IU, and region, as related to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Facilitate and support instructional leaders and staff members in analyzing and using data to drive instruction
Complete all grant reporting, data-input, and documentation pertaining to programs with accuracy and compliance with timelines.
Organize and facilitate professional development based on regional needs ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements
Conduct professional staff evaluations and support administrators and professionals with the implementation of Act 13
Oversee the New Teacher Induction Program and support administrators with the implementation of Act 13.
Work with stakeholders to review and develop their district's Comprehensive Plan, Induction Plan, Student Services Plan, Act 48 Professional Development Plan, and Gifted Education Plan for submission to PDE
Perform all other duties as assigned