Director of School Leadership (2027-2028 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

18h

About The Position

The Director of School Leadership assists in providing leadership coaching, development, and support to identified Wichita Public Schools leaders. The role coaches, supports, and evaluates school administrators; advances student learning through strategic planning, instructional leadership, and school improvement; and supports the development of staff and school leadership practices. The Director collaborates with district and school personnel, works with a diverse population, and is expected to provide friendly, professional, and responsive service. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. The position works in central office and school building environments and may require use of basic office equipment. The role is exempt and is for the 2027–2028 school year.

Requirements

Current Kansas State Administrative District Level License, or ability to obtain one within one year.
School administration experience.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related discipline applicable to the assignment.
Organization, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
Professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to appropriate standards of professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Knowledge of the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of employees in achieving them.
Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Ability to work with a diverse population with tact and diplomacy and respond appropriately to customer needs.
Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide responsive customer service.
Ability to perform assigned duties and work scheduled hours unless approved leave is granted; deviations from assigned hours require prior approval.

Responsibilities

Coach, support, and evaluate school administrators as they implement school visions aligned with student learning, the district vision, and the strategic plan.
Collaborate to develop, implement, and monitor the strategic plan addressing district vision and student learning needs.
Use data and stakeholder consultation to determine resource allocation supporting the strategic plan and school goals.
Lead strategic change that continuously improves school performance and sustains high-quality educational programs and opportunities.
Work with school and district leaders to establish a collaborative learning environment and celebrate accomplishments in reaching student learning goals.
Collaborate with district staff to build leadership, culture, vision, and supports for student success, integrating culturally responsive leadership practices with CCSS and rigorous instructional opportunities.
Provide leadership for strategic planning for school improvement and implementation of culturally and socially responsive leadership and instructional practices.
Lead professional learning that equips building administrators with best-practice instructional strategies to advance student learning.
Empower building administrators to make instructional, scheduling, and course decisions based on academic, behavior, and other relevant data.
Collaborate with curriculum and instructional staff to ensure current, relevant, and mandated instructional resources are available to schools.
Collaborate with building leaders to ensure instructional guidelines are in place, teachers follow state standards, and curriculum is implemented with fidelity.
Ensure assigned schools implement the districtwide assessment plan and make student instructional decisions based on assessment data.
Coach and support building administrators in expecting and monitoring rigorous and relevant teaching practices.
Develop and coach adult learning activities that affect student success, including academics, behavior, and attendance.
Supervise, support, coach, and effectively evaluate assigned school administrators.
Analyze district and school data to facilitate staffing needs, establish needs-based professional learning services, and use evaluation data to monitor the impact of professional learning on student learning and professional practice.
Collaborate with and support the Division and the work of school leaders and other assigned staff or departments.
Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors.