Top 638 Educational leadership Jobs in Ridgefield, Ct

Director of the Gillis Literacy Education Program
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Assistant Dean -School of Professional Studies
Western Connecticut State University —Danbury, CT
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University of Connecticut —Stamford, CT
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Norwalk Public Schools —Norwalk, CT
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Horizons - High School Student Success Advisor
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Director of the Gillis Literacy Education Program

Diocese of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$1 - $2 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Quantitative analysis for student progress evaluation
Project development phase management
Student progress monitoring
Project management experience in education
Fiscal management
Collaborative planning in education
Resource allocation (project management tasks)
Educational administrative software
Team leadership
Large-scale organizational change management
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Student database management
Student information system
Master's degree
Academic interventions
Data management
Managing education teams
Budget restrictions for grants
Computers (educational technologies)
Forecasting
Grant budgeting
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing budgets as an executive education administrator
Managing projects
Education and development budget management
Communication skills
Project stakeholder communication
Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Data analytics technologies
K-12 education instructional development

Full Job Description

Position Overview

This inaugural role offers the opportunity to lead the execution of a five-year plan to roll out evidence-based literacy programs across five schools, overseeing budget, timeline, and progress. The ideal candidate is an expert and a leader in the Literacy space, excited about advancing the mission of the program while promoting the values of the Catholic Church.

Overall Responsibility:

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Director of the Gillis Literacy Education Program (GLEP) is responsible for supporting school(s) and the Diocese of Bridgeport in its mission. This is a full- time, grant-funded position with an anticipated end date of June 2030. The primary mandate is to directly lead and oversee the Gillis Literacy Education Program (GLEP) Initiative. He/she will guide a systemic, PreK-12 vision for teaching and learning of literacy skills within the pilot schools.

This role requires an established educational leader with deep expertise in curriculum design, data-driven intervention models (MTSS/SRBI), and district-level change management. The role serves as the primary liaison between the Gillis Foundation, the Superintendent’s Office, and the school leadership teams to ensure a comprehensive, effective, and sustainable approach to academic excellence.

All educators engaged in a school conducted by the Roman Catholic Church are for the express purpose of education in the academic, social, moral and religious values promulgated by the Church.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution of the 5-year GLEP Phased Rollout Plan (Phases I-V) across 5 pilot schools, ensuring fidelity to the timeline, budget, and stated objectives.
Manage the program’s budget, including the allocation of capital funds for the five Gillis Literacy Center buildouts (Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory High School and the four Catholic Academy of Bridgeport schools).
Implement and monitor a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for literacy across the schools, ensuring clear protocols for universal screening, targeted intervention, and progress monitoring.
Lead the review, selection, and implementation of evidence-based reading programs (EBP) and diagnostic assessment tools, ensuring alignment with priority standards and vertical alignment across all grade levels (K-12).
Conduct assessment of educational technology requirements to fully support the implementation of the program and oversee the acquisition of necessary additions and/or upgrades.
Oversee the capital improvements necessary to support the program at Kolbe Cathedral Prep.
In conjunction with the Office of the Superintendent, oversee the hiring, placement, and professional development plan for all Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists needed to deliver the program with fidelity.
Lead high-leverage professional development (PD) based on program fidelity data and student performance data, specifically addressing teacher capacity gaps.
Establish and maintain robust data management systems to track student progress, program efficacy, and intervention outcomes. Lead the annual Program Efficacy and Fidelity Assessment (Phase III), utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to drive continuous improvement.
Serve as the chief communicator of program status, efficacy, and budget management to the
Superintendent, school leaders, and the Gillis Foundation. Create reports for stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Basic Qualifications:

Working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
If married, must be in a valid sacramental marriage. Those living with a partner must be in a valid sacramental marriage.
Master’s degree in Literacy, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Deep, demonstrated knowledge of the Science of Reading, evidence-based instructional practices, and developmental reading acquisition.
Expertise in designing and managing multi-tiered system of support (MTSS/SRBI) frameworks.
Exceptional ability to lead complex change initiatives across multiple school sites. Proven success in building consensus and fostering collaborative relationships with school leaders, teachers, and external partners.
Experience managing major grants and categorical budgets. Demonstrated ability to track budget spending, forecast resource needs, and reallocate personnel/resources based on data.
Project management expertise to oversee projects.
High proficiency in utilizing and integrating educational assessment platforms (e.g., DIBELS, i- Ready) and Student Information Systems (SIS, specifically FACTS). Demonstrated ability to translate complex data analytics into actionable, accessible reports for classroom teachers.
Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills.
Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well- organized; must be a team player.
Be available for evening/weekend meetings/events as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior school leadership experience
Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration
School Leader certification
Travel Requirements: Travels to school building and professional meetings as required.

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you available for evening/weekend meetings/events as necessary?

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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