Range: 4 (High School); 5 (Elementary and Middle Schools)
Reports To: Building Principal and/or Associate Principal
Position Goal: Supervises the instructional program to ensure that the District curriculum is implemented with fidelity through highly-effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students. Develops educator capacity to effectively meet the needs of all learners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:
Collaborates with the Central Office and the Building Administration to ensure that the District curriculum is implemented with fidelity in all classrooms.
Ensures high levels of instructional quality for all learners by communicating, supporting and monitoring instructional expectations as set forth in the district's instructional framework.
Assists the building principal in ensuring that all mandated assessments are administered in accordance with the District's annual assessment plan.
Analyzes and uses assessment data to monitor and adjust instruction, professional development and grading practices at the school level.
Supervises, observes, evaluates and supports teachers in order to make practical suggestions for improving quality of instruction, to determine curriculum needs and to gather evidence of effectiveness of the District mandated programs
Develops and facilitates professional development activities related to curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Attends regularly scheduled meetings with the Central Office Teaching and Learning team in an effort to stay abreast of current educational trends, collaborate with colleagues and ensure that school-level practices are consistently aligned with the District's instructional vision.
Actively participates in district-level committees including, but not limited to: curriculum development/revision; textbook selection and adoption; professional learning communities; etc.
Provides guidance and monitors the effective use of educational technology in the classroom.
Assists in the leadership of the school improvement process, especially in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Assists the school principal in the development and/or oversight of supplemental extended day and extended year programs as well as interventions and academic support programs offered during the school day.
Monitors and reports all Act 48 professional development activities.
Assists in student teacher/intern placement and observations at the building level.
Assists in the monitoring and use of building funds as they relate to curriculum, instruction, supplemental academic programs and professional development.
Assists in facilitation of schoolwide and district-wide committees.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises all professional and support staff as assigned by the building Principal.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years successful classroom teaching, urban experience preferred; Masters Degree in related area
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Pennsylvania Instructional II Teaching Certificate; Pennsylvania PreK-12 Principal Certificate or related supervisory certification
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, governmental regulations and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the public, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community
Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and concerns from professional and support staff, public groups, governmental agencies and District Administration
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages
Ability to apply financial concepts
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret variety of data
OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES
Ability to coordinate activities with related staff
Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Good knowledge of procedures, practices, materials and equipment required to provide appropriate learning experience for students and staff
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make critical work related decisions
Ability to effectively use technology
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public, staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate staff.
EVALUATION:The employee will be formally evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with the provisions of the Act 93 agreement and Board Policy.
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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