Job SummaryPosition is responsible for assisting in building the capacity of principals to improve the conditions of teaching and learning in secondary schools. The director will have decision making abilities to address day-to-day academic and operational school issues and will be responsible for ensuring the districts mission and goals are achieved. Collaboration with multiple departments to ensure consistency of practice and use of resources will be essential as this position works continuously to improve the skills and knowledge base of secondary school administrators. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Secondary School Leadership the employee performs most work independently and performance is evaluated by results.Essential DutiesCoaches and supports secondary administrators in goal setting planning development implementation and monitoring of action plans that will guide school leaders in meeting their instructional leadership objectives and for their schools to meet performance targetsPlans and leads high quality and relevant learning experiences for secondary administrators to guide the implementation of effective instructional programsConducts regular formal and informal classroom walk-throughs aligned to student achievement and strategic goalsProvides feedback on successful leadership practices such as effective management of instructional staff use of data and establishment of school cultureCollaborates with principals on building and maintaining each schools master schedule to ensure that each schedule is conducive to the best instructional practices in middle and high schoolsAttends school-based meetings and events to foster a culture of engagement with staff families and communityBuilds the instructional leadership capacity of principals with particular focus on instruction data analysis aligned interventions community and cultureCreates a culture of inquiry and mutual accountability among the secondary administratorsVisits schools on a regular basis to monitor day-to-day operationsModels nondiscriminatory practices in all activities These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.Other DutiesInitiates and maintains effective liaisons to maintain a current knowledge of developments and research in the professionPerforms other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director Secondary School Leadership or other appropriate administratorJob SpecificationsTo 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 andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.Minimum Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities RequiredMust possess a Masters degree and be eligible for a Virginia License in administration and supervision. Must possess extensive experience in the field of public education to include classroom experience and supervisoryadministrative experience at the secondary level. Must possess budget planning experience. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles practices and current issues in the provision of public education programs and services. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of statefederal regulations and accreditation requirements governing public education program. Must possess excellent leadership supervisory interpersonal and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers paraprofessionals school administrative staff parents guardians the community and central office administrative staff. Must possess excellent leadership management and communication skills. Must possess experience supervising and providing performance feedback professional staff managing budgets and developing and interpreting student population projections and teacher allocation. Demonstrated strong computer skills in required. Must possess the ability to speak effectively before large groups and high level executives.Working Conditions and Physical DemandsDuties are performed in an office environment with no unusual physical demands. The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which 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 who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.Supervision ExercisedNoneSupervision Received Executive Director Secondary LeadershipThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Director of Secondary School Leadership will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director Secondary School Leadership. Newport News Public Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.