Executive Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
• 3 years of successful experience in an elementary school
• Experience with integrated instruction
• Has or is able to obtain a Utah teaching license
• Effective communication skills in working with children, parents, college students and professional colleagues
• Familiarity with the State of Utah’s Core Curriculum and other state sponsored initiatives
• Excellent teaching skills and commitment to serving students
• Willingness to work in a dynamic educational environment
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable to program implementation and scheduling
• Experience with the use of technology in instruction
• Experience in supervising pre-service teachers

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interest; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and effective disorders.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems.
• Works to create a team-based environment.
• Makes coherent and appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Develop relationships that promote constructive, open communication.
• Openly support and take action to find opportunities to help complete projects more quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction, team teaching, supervision of undergraduate pre-service teachers
• Establish student outcomes and plan daily activities to achieve them
• Become familiar with student’s individualized plans and see that they are implemented
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
• Prepare materials and resources for class activities
• Develop and demonstrate use of creative educational practices, techniques and strategies
• Keep in contact with parents/guardians on a regular basis and report any incidents to the Director and individuals involved
• Be involved in conducting and validating research
• Cooperate with university, state, and local educational agencies in research and assessment
• Support special projects and committee work
• Mentor and supervise a student teacher as well as other practicum students
• Share innovative and best practices within the professional community
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• excellent benefits
• Dual Career Assistance Program