Primary Purpose

Support the mission and strategic goals of Clear Creek ISD by providing leadership and expertise in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the district’s Title III and ESL programs.

Qualifications

      Education/Certification

      Master’s degree in educational administration or content area

      ESL Certification

      Valid Texas mid-management certification preferred

      Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) appraiser preferred

      Special Knowledge/Skills

      Strongly self-directed

      Effective organizational, communication, presentation, public relations, and interpersonal skills

      Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

      Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

      Ability to manage budget and personnel

      Ability to coordinate district functions

      Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

      Demonstration of instructional leadership

      Technology skills to ensure integration of technology in teaching

      Experience

      Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a classroom teacher

      Supervisory experience or coordination of district level programming preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Provide instructional leadership and vision for the continuous improvement of the learning organization. 

• Provide leadership, direction and expertise in the Title III and ESL programming of the district.
• Direct content area instructional and curriculum services to meet students’ needs.
• Remain current in fields of Title III and ESL, curriculum, and professional learning through attendance at state and national conferences and research of current literature in the areas of innovative instructional strategies and best practices.
• Conduct meetings with district and campus instructional leaders for the purpose of feedback, input, and recommendation.
• Participate in annual strategic planning and program evaluation to promote, plan, and implement on-going job-embedded campus-based professional learning.
• Serve on various advisory committees and planning teams.

Plan for and provide effective professional learning based on research and best practices, supports the district curriculum, and incorporates the vision and mission of Clear Creek ISD.

• Participate in annual review of district goals for professional learning and ensure these goals are consistently reflected and implemented in the professional learning plan.
• Support teacher leaders through ongoing communication, monitoring, and professional learning
• Plan and present to campus and district staff professional learning consistent with district initiatives and best practices.
• Facilitate professional learning sessions to build capacity in teachers to add ESL certification to their credentials.
• Support the development of campus experts through professional learning in content, responsive instructional practices, and assessment development.
• Analyze student assessment data and feedback from staff as a method to assess current and future professional learning needs.

Develop and facilitate district-wide assessments consistent with the district assessment policy and plan.

• Analyze student assessment data and feedback from staff as a method to assess efficacy of Title III and ESL programming.
• Work collaboratively with Assessment and Evaluation to access and use districtwide assessment data to improve student achievement.

Support the district mission and strategic goals.

• Follow the direction established by the superintendent and the Board of Trustees.
• Adhere to district procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession.
• Participate in activities that promote district and community relations.
• Prepare, maintain, and present all information, reports, and records as required including preparation for TEA and OCR monitoring and compliance for Title VII – Impact Aid and Title III – Language Instruction for ELL and Immigrant students.
• Create and revise budgets to support the success of students in Title III and ESL programming.
• Collaborate with other personnel in a collegial, supportive manner.

Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.

• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Manage and supervise the LPAC process.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision-making.

Demonstrate self-direction and effective work habits.

• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
• Display proficient levels of technology applications.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; concentration while performing duties; ability to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and   irregular hours; moderate standing, walking, lifting, carrying