Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Sumter School District
TITLE: Director of Elementary Education
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in directing the professional development activities at all levels in the organization. Employees are responsible for assessing system-wide professional development needs, setting specific goals, developing training programs to meet specified needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented programs. Also plans and directs the overall professional development of beginning teachers, lateral entry teachers, mentors and new teachers to the district. Provides leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the grade kindergarten through grade five curriculum and instructional programs; monitor and evaluate compliance with state and federal statutes and local Board policies; and provide administrative support and supervision for elementary school principals and supervision for elementary instructional coaches.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensing/Certification:
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Hold a South Carolina educator license in School Administration or an endorsement in Administration and Supervision K-6
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Valid South Carolina Driver's License
Education:
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Master's degree in Education, School Administration, or a related field
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Five years of experience in school administration or equivalent experience required.
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Other qualifications as the superintendent and board may find appropriate.
Experience:
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Five (5) years elementary classroom experience
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Five years of experience in school, district, administration or equivalent experience required.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to analyze and interpret data and use problem solving skills
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Experience in implementing school-wide programs
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Training and experience in mentoring and coaching school administrators
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Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION:
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Maintains current knowledge of early childhood and elementary education and of new or impending legislation to ensure compliance with external regulations and to communicate pertinent information to the administration and staff.
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Serve as liaison to the Executive Director of Instruction in planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating district wide instructional related initiatives for grades K-5..
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Facilitates the preparation of curriculum documents, including local school improvement plans and updates annually specifying curriculum, enrollment, and budgeting of resources.
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Modifies budgets as program demands and categorical funding changes occur, with adjustments which retain proper balance among various program areas.
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Compiles and analyzes data to assist in preparation of reports to local, state, and federal agencies and for planning and evaluating the elementary education programs in the district.
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Confers with appropriate staff concerning student enrollment, number and kinds of positions needed, and assignment of duties, as required by state and local regulations
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Recommends courses of study and/or support services to be offered based on information obtained through review of survey and assessment data.
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Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of instructional programs and projects through follow-up of students' anecdotal, EOG and assessment results.
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Identify, promote and provide staff development based on opportunities for improvement identified in the assessment data, classroom observations, and an implementation of new courses of study.
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Ensures curriculum materials, instructional strategies, and classroom procedures are aligned to ensure maximum student achievement and success.
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Informs individual staff members of changes needed and alternatives which will improve their instructional methods; use of facilities; and relationships with students, staff, and the public.
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Maintains Personal Growth Plans on all employees supervised or assigned and works closely to ensure all components are addressed.
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Coordinates a comprehensive and system-wide Safety and Health Program and Serves on the Healthy Active Children's Committee.
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Approves homebound instruction for regular education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
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Plan, direct, supervise, assign and evaluate the system's staff development activities.
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Determine training needs at the school system level; deliver staff development goals; deliver system-wide training programs for all staff; assess the effectiveness of training.
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Assist schools with assessing the needs of and developing their own staff development programs.
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Assists schools with needs assessment and development of their professional development plans.
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Assists individuals and groups in identifying external and internal resources for learning opportunities, including instructor-led training and self-study materials.
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Support the supervision and evaluation of Instructional Coaches
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Maintain online the professional development system, making modifications as needed, keeping accurate records for each employee renewal credit.
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Facilitate the development of systems, policies, and procedures to streamline operational functions and minimize duplication of efforts and redundancies within the school/department offices.
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Coordinate with the Directors of the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment department on all professional development activities related to Title I, Title II, Title III, Title V, and content areas.
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Manages and organizes the district Beginning Teacher Program including school coordinators, professional development.
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Maintains appropriate documentation for the district and state-required expectations for beginning teachers, lateral entry teachers, and mentors in the district.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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All areas of Early Childhood and Elementary curriculum.
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Laws and policies pertinent to educating students.
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Effective teaching practices.
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Academically gifted philosophy, instruction, and effective teaching practices.
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Conflict Resolution strategies
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Provide technical leadership in instruction of students
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Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Platform
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Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
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Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of groups.
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Develop, implement, manage, monitor, and assess programs.
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Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
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Considerable knowledge of internal and external resources for staff development.
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Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of
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staff development.
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Knowledge of adult learning theory.
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Knowledge of the South Carolina Standards for Professional Development, National Staff Development Standards, and professional development requirements.
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, employees, and central office staff.
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Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified or improved staff development programs, services and activities.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
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Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Instruction
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, and must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to use hands and fingers for manual dexterity in an office environment. Other required qualities include close vision, ability to adjust visual focus, and the ability to talk and hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regular coordination with school administrators and daily liaison activity throughout the division. Contact with media personnel. Attend school division activities. Regular contact is made with teachers, parents, students, and other community members. These contacts may be contentious. Occasional contact with School Board members, State Administrators, and representatives of Federal Agencies is necessary.
SUPERVISORY ROLE: Elementary Instructional Coaches, Administrative Assistant(s)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 233 days
SALARY GRADE: Director's Scale
OSHA: This position is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
