Reports To: Chief Academic Officer
Position Summary
The Elementary Instructional Supervisor provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the district's elementary educational programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality instruction, equitable access to resources, and continuous school improvement. The instructional supervisor will serve as the bridge between district-level goals and classroom-level execution, fostering a culture of collaboration across all departments and school sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate instructional coordinators and specialists to ensure departmental goals are met.
- Work closely with Secondary Education, Special Education, English Language Learners (ELL), and other departments to ensure a cohesive K-12 vertical alignment.
- Act as a primary liaison and collaborator with elementary school principals, providing guidance on instructional best practices and school-based decision-making.
- Lead Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) initiatives. Analyze student achievement data to drive district-wide instructional decisions and intervention strategies.
- Oversee the research, pilot programs, and formal adoption process for elementary textbooks and instructional materials, ensuring alignment with state standards.
- Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive professional learning plans for teachers and administrators rooted in research-based pedagogy.
- Provide strategic input for the instructional budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support student growth and program sustainability.
- Support schools in developing and monitoring School Improvement Plans (SIP), specifically focusing on closing achievement gaps.
- Provide instructional guidance and oversight for special programs (e.g., Gifted/Talented, ELL, Fine Arts, HPE, etc).
- Collaborate with the communications department to support initiatives that increase family involvement and community understanding of the elementary curriculum.
- Serve as a representative for the district in community forums regarding elementary education.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets, facilitate large-group professional development, and manage instructional budgets.
- Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to value diverse perspectives among teachers, parents, and administrators and unite stakeholders to support the school division’s vision.
- Commitment to supporting diverse learners and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all students to succeed.
- Ability to think systemically to develop effective processes and clear communication structures.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
- Valid State License with Administrative and Supervision endorsement.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience.
- Prior experience in school-based or district-level leadership (e.g., Principal, Assistant Principal, or Lead Coordinator) preferred.
**Salary Range based on 25/26 pay scale.