DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS - GEORGETOWN TEXAS

A formal application is required for consideration of an Orenda Education employment opportunities. A resume and cover letter are recommended. Please go to www.orendaeducation.org under Employment tab. Please attach Cover Letter, Resume and References JOB TITLE:                  DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS LOCATION:                  ORENDA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION REPORTS TO:              SUPERINTENDENT SUPERVISES:              NA FLSA STATUS:            EXEMPT POSITION SALARY RANGE:         $73,074.00-$88,309.22 ANNUALLY COMPETENCIES:         VALID TEXAS CERTIFICATE JOB TITLE:DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS LOCATION:ORENDA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION TEAM: EDUCATION REPORTS TO:SUPERINTENDENT SUPERVISES:NA FLSA STATUS:EXEMPT POSITION COMPETENCIES:VALID TEXAS CERTIFICATE POSITION SUMMARY: Work with campus staff, students, and/or parents to coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate academic, curriculum and instruction programs for the district. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: DISTRICT TESTING COORDINATOR •Serve as the district testing coordinator for STAAR, TELPAS, SAT, ACT, TSIA, and credit by exam •Attend annual district testing coordinator training at the Region Service Center •Conduct campus testing coordinator and principal training •Conduct technology staff training •Ensure all oaths are signed prior to accessing secure materials •Review and confirm testing materials including placing orders through the state testing management site according to state deadlines •Submit precode testing files by state deadlines •Receive, verify and distribute test materials to campuses •Coordinator and plan online test administrations with campus testing coordinators and technology staff •Create user accounts for campus and technology staff in state testing management site •Coordinate the review and updating of student records through the state testing management site •Maintain testing environment and procedures by monitor testing at the campuses •Direct the collection of materials from campuses •Verify, pack, and ship scorable and non-scorable materials back to the testing contractor •Order optional reports, if needed •Distribute score reports to the campuses and upload file into Student Information System (SIS), Eduphoria, and sped/504/RTI management software •Maintain all required testing records for five years •Serve as the district Accountability contact with TEA. Stay up-to-date with accountability changes, communicate the changes staff, provide staff training, and coordinate with the superintendent and program directors for any needed improvement plans. •Assist with academic accountability data analysis including passing and progress measures CURRICULUM, TEXTBOOKS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS •Communicate available state-adopted textbook options to campus principals •Facilitator textbook selections at the campuses •Order textbooks for the campuses through EMAT or directly through the publishers with a reimbursement through EMAT •Monitor use of IMA funds •Inventory and distribute textbooks to the campuses •Maintain a district inventory of all textbooks including campus location •Inventory and distribute textbooks to the campuses •Set up and maintain campuses, teachers, and students eBook subscriptions •Provide and/or arrange training for district and campus staff ACADEMIC & INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS •Serve as AVID District Director or Co-Director •Serve as the district CTE Coordinator •Develop and implement PLC processes and expectations •Serve as district support for TEKS Resource System •Serve as a district member of the Teacher Leadership Grant. Coordinate visits and ensure implementation of expectations for Data Driven Instruction and Observation and Feedback Cycle •Provide training on the use of Lead4ward resources •Provide training on Eduphoria reports for the use of data driven instruction •Assist Human Resources with teacher certifications and provide and/or arrange test prep opportunities for staff •Assist with creating Personalized Learning Plan curriculum and ensuring it is used with fidelity at all campuses •Assist with creating Early Education Plans and how funding will be used •Assist campuses with college and career preparation activities including dual credit, college applications, Advanced Placement, OnRamps, College Preparatory Math and English Courses, work-based learning, Alumni and National School Clearinghouse data, college and career readiness software (i.e. Xello) •Assist campuses to ensure College, Career, and Military Readiness goals are met for the district INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE •Serve as the district administrator for instructional software including LMS, interventions, textbooks, online courses, and supplemental instructional programs •Assist with creating and maintaining campus, teacher, and student logins including coordinating with the PEIMS Coordinator on instructional software auto-rostering/integrations •Communicate updates to campus staff •Resolve campus issues with the software that arise and contact vendor for assistance, if needed •Complete end-of-year and beginning-of-year tasks for all systems •Conduct training or schedule training with outside vendors, as needed, for district and campus staff •Conduct annual evaluation and coordinate renewals of programs LEP/ESL •Train campus LPAC committees •Monitor completion of campus LPAC requirements •Maintain district LPAC records •Review records for new LEP students •Verify LEP students for the district prior to data submissions including 6-week attendance and PEIMS •Administer and/or coordinator administration of commissioner-approved assessments for identification and exit of LEP students within the established timeline •Maintain list of current ESL teachers and work with core content teachers to obtain their ESL certification •Submit ESL waiver and supporting documentation, if needed •Coordinate Title III program requirements with campuses and Region 12 and maintain required documentation •Conduct annual program evaluation •Protects confidentiality of students and their families MTSS AND ACCELRATED LEARNING •Develop, implement, and maintain a K-12 district-wide MTSS program in coordination with special education director •Provides support to staff in use of data and progress monitoring tools/assessments to identify students’ areas of strength and areas for growth •Supports campuses in identifying students who need additional supports •Supports campuses in identifying and implementing Tier 2 and 3 interventions •Oversees data collection and progress monitoring processes •Assist in selection of MTSS assessments and intervention materials •Provides training and technical assistance for campuses as needed in support of the MTSS process •Coordinate with special education staff for referrals to evaluation for special education OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES •Assist with summer school and accelerated instruction coordination and implementation •Work with Administrators and Supervisors to provide training and calibration of evaluation instruments •Assist with the district Teacher Incentive Allotment plan •Assist with state and federal grant management and reporting •Assist with monitoring completion of staff development such as K-3 Reading Academies, AVID, CPE hours, new hire trainings, and substitute trainings •Coordinate academic and instructional stipends including reviewing amounts, jobs descriptions, and documentation •Support the mission and vision of the campus and district •Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district •Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy •Perform other job-related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED: Knowledge of: •Curriculum, LEP/ESL, RTI/MTSS, and state testing preferred. Ability to: •Interact effectively with campus staff and parents •Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing •Operate standard computer and software applications, including, but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations and comfortable learning other online software systems •Organize and prioritize work responsibilities with attention to details Experience: Three years as a teacher or related experience. Prior experience and knowledge of curriculum, LEP/ESL, MTSS, and state testing preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, valid Texas Certificate, and Master’s in curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or related field. WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting. Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties. Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds. Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress. BENEFITS: Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Telehealth Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability 403b and 457b Investment Plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance Legal Services

Salary : $73,074 - $88,309