REQUIREMENTS:
- Pennsylvania Principal’s Certificate or Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certificate
- 5 years successful teaching experience
- Three (3) letters of reference
The Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction shall hold a Principal Certificate or a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate. Preference will be given to candidates with prior administrative experience.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
- Attend all School Board meetings, Administrative Council meetings, and any other committee meetings deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
- Represent the District at area meetings relative to curriculum, instruction and technology.
- Coordinate the preparation, filing, and maintenance of State grants, including the Accountability Block Grant (ABG).
- Develop, implement, and monitor the District Comprehensive Plan.
- In conjunction with the District Administration, supervise the District PIMS Coordinator.
- Supervise the principals’ completion of the PVAAS Roster Verification process and submit District information to PDE.
- Organize, coordinate, and supervise standardized testing programs, including Keystone Exams grades 8-12, PSSAs grades 3-8, and benchmarking and progress monitoring for grades 7–12.
- Prepare the budget and requisition materials for instructional technology, academic departments grades 7-12 and all testing, testing supplies, scoring services, data processing, etc. grades K–12.
- Oversee the Pen Argyl Virtual Academy, including supervision of the Coordinator for the Pen Argyl Virtual Academy.
- Serves as the District’s coordinator of Student Assistance Programs.
- Assume any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.
PERSONNEL:
- Serve as District Title IX Coordinator
- With the principals, interview all potential teacher candidates 7–12.
- With the principals, formally and informally observe and evaluate all new instructional staff in grades 7-12 using the District Differentiated Supervision Plan.
- With the principals, observe, evaluate, and direct the activities of all teachers in grades 7-12.
CURRICULUM:
- Develop, maintain, and interpret an articulated 7-12 curriculum that meets state requirements and reflects the instructional goals of the District.
- Read, review, and provide input for all curricula (7-12) developed by staff prior to its presentation to the Curriculum Committee.
- Provide leadership to the Curriculum Committee and Department/Grade level Coordinators, grades 7 – 12, in the development and implementation of the written curriculum and textbook selection and purchase.
- Co-facilitate District Curriculum Committee meetings.
- Work with District guidance counselors to implement and coordinate the Chapter 339 Plan curriculum and Business Advisory Council.
- Supervise the preparation and submission of the Chapter 339 Plan to PDE at the appropriate time intervals.
- Coordinate the implementation of Act 35, Assessment of Civics Knowledge, and submit information to PDE per PDE requirements.
- With the High School Principal, develop and coordinate all of the requirements for graduation.
- Supervise and work with the High School Principal to adhere to the Act 158 Graduation Pathways legislation requirements and submit requested information to PDE.
- Attend monthly IU Curriculum Advisory Council meetings.
- Represent the District at the Northampton Community College (NCC) Advisory Council.
- With the High School Principal, coordinate planning and programs for high school students at the Career Institute of Technology (CIT).
- Supervise the Homebound Instruction Program.
- Attend workshops and conferences appropriate to the position.
- With the Superintendent and principals, review assessment data, set goals, identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement, and develop school improvement initiatives for grades 7–12.
- Conduct data analysis meetings to assist staff in analyzing data, to develop staff proficiency in making instructional decisions for all students related to best research-based instructional practices grades 7–12.
- Assist the reading and math specialists in making student placement decisions, entrance and exit criteria for remediation programs and monitoring student progress for grades 7–12.
- Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth by keeping current with regard to requirements, laws, regulations and policies; reviewing current literature and research; maintaining knowledge of research-based instructional techniques; and attending applicable professional meetings, webinars, trainings, and conferences.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
- With the Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction, plan, supervise, coordinate and implement the District in-service program.
- Plan and implement the Teacher Induction Program; maintain and annually update the Online Modules of the Induction program.
- Provide staff training in Math, Science and Social Studies K-12 and consult with the Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction related to staff training in Reading/Language Arts 7–12.
- Assist with planning and conducting the Summer Administrative Retreat.
COMMUNITY:
- Represent the District at public functions to promote the District and school programs.
- With the approval of the Superintendent, provide information to the news media related to curriculum and instruction.
- Assist the District staff in communicating with the parents and the community.
- Prepare and present information concerning academic progress as necessary.
Pay: From $93,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
