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INSTRUC SUPERINTENDEN OF PROF. DEV./EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS

Alabama State Department of Education -
Birmingham, AL

Job Details

$125,368 - $152,987 a year

Benefits

Leadership training provided

Qualifications

Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role
School experience
Program design
Professional development facilitation in schools
Teacher training
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
Large-scale organizational change management
Learning styles adaptability
Overseeing academic personnel management
Data-driven problem-solving
Computer skills
Productivity software
Stakeholder relationship building
K-12 education instructional development
Student assessment

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Instructional Superintendent of Professional Development/Educator Effectiveness

REPORTS TO:

Human Resources Officer

WORK DAYS:

12 Months (240 Days)

SALARY:

Schedule 64 -5 $125,368 - $152,897

LOCATION:

Central Office

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:

Plan and organize the development, coordination, articulation, implementation, and evaluation of professional development aligned to the BCS strategic direction, Theory of Action, and Alabama State Standards; support curriculum development in all content areas and for all grade levels; lead the work of Resource Teachers and other assigned staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

· Supervises the implementation of BCS’s vision, strategy, and efforts to support Professional Learning and Educator Effectiveness.

· Works directly with the Executive Director of Educator Effectiveness and Director of Professional Development, school and district administrators, and teachers to establish needs and provide high-level facilitation, professional development, and technical assistance in support of their personal and district goals and services.

· Works with the Human Resources Officer to evaluate existing initiatives and professional development needs based on general observations and the results of both formative and summative data, and makes recommendations for academic improvement.

· Assumes leadership role to assist with long-range strategic planning including developing system-wide budget, plans, policies and activities.

· Demonstrate and develop high academic and behavioral expectations, collaborative planning and program development, responsive management and personal accountability.

· Oversees planning, organization, and evaluation of staff development programs in conjunction with the district and site administrators.

· Supervises the implementation of the district’s leadership training and professional development programs.

· Oversees the management of the analysis and presentation of data and progress of data-driven initiatives for the senior leadership team and external audiences; communicates progress to key stakeholder groups; and incorporates their input.

· Develop, implement, and monitor employee performance appraisal systems, including Professional Growth and Learning Plans for employees throughout the district.

· Supervises the district’s leadership development initiatives.

· Evaluate job performance of all personnel under his/her immediate supervision.

· Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational administration or a related field.

· Ten years of full-time, paid, educational experience, at least five of which have been in a school-based administrative or central office capacity.

· In-depth knowledge of instruction, standards-based education, and leadership.

Performance Qualifications:

· Experience as a turnaround principal and/or principal manager of persistently low-performing schools with documented evidence of significant improvement in student outcomes.

· Training, experience, or exposure to school leadership and/or principal manager development through New Leaders, Relay, TNTP, Achievement Network, or similar organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

· The principles of educational administration.

· Research-based school improvement designs and current issues facing urban public education.

· Government statues and regulations relating to instruction and curriculum.

· State and national trends that impact development and improvements in curriculum design.

· Standards and current curriculum frameworks.

· Curriculum development and implementation, as well as authentic assessment practices.

· Implementing differentiated instructional methods and techniques.

· Leading and implementing broad-based initiatives and programs.

Demonstrated ability to:

· Provide leadership in organizational or school change.

· Improve student outcomes.

· Coordinate, facilitate and implement diversified interdisciplinary programs.

· Coordinate and oversee the work of staff and attain effective results.

· Formulate and implement professional development for all learners.

· Effectively represent the District in a professional manner and serve in a liaison capacity.

· Evaluate data and prepare cogent recommendations.

· Use a personal computer to develop presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and analyses.

· Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application (Hiretrue)
Resume (uploaded to application)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

June 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com) Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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