Job SummaryPosition is responsible for planning administering coordinating and evaluating the divisions secondary instructional programs including middle schools high schools alternative schools and assigned specialty programs. The position provides leadership and support for instructional improvement curriculum implementation assessment professional learning and program effectiveness.Essential DutiesProvides leadership for the planning implementation monitoring and continuous improvement of secondary instructional programs including middle schools high schools alternative schools and specialty and magnet programs.Collaborates with school and division leaders to support effective curriculum implementation instructional practices academic interventions school improvement efforts and division academic priorities.Develops implements and monitors procedures expectations and accountability measures for secondary instructional programs including grading practices assessment administration and academic performance.Assists in the development revision and implementation of School Board policies administrative regulations and division procedures related to secondary education programs and services.Ensures compliance with applicable federal state and local laws regulations accreditation standards and reporting requirements related to secondary education.Monitors school improvement efforts student performance data and program outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.Develops administers and monitors departmental budgets and grant-funded initiatives and secures resources to support secondary education programs.Collaborates with the Department of Human Resources to determine staffing needs and participates in the recruitment selection and retention of highly qualified personnel.Supervises evaluates and supports assigned secondary teaching and learning personnel including directors coordinators specialists and other departmental staff.Leads the design coordination and evaluation of professional learning opportunities that strengthen instructional leadership and improve teaching and learning across secondary schools.Prepares reports presentations and communications and represents secondary education initiatives and outcomes to the School Board staff families and community stakeholders.Serves as the division liaison with community organizations higher education institutions governmental agencies and other external partnersOversees secondary summer learning and extended learning opportunities.Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer or Superintendent.Job 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.Minimum Qualifications Knowledge Skills andor Abilities RequiredMust possess a Masters degree and be eligible for a Virginia License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision a doctoral degree is preferred. Must possess successful experience in public education including classroom teaching and educational leadership experience. Must have a minimum of three years of successful experience as a secondary school administrator. Must possess experience in budget development and program administration. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of curriculum instruction assessment school improvement and current issues impacting secondary education. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations accreditation requirements and accountability standards governing public education programs. Must possess the ability to plan organize implement and evaluate comprehensive secondary education programs. Must possess excellent leadership interpersonal organizational and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students families staff and community stakeholders.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone to enter data into a computer terminal to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids hear and understand speech at normal levels physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to bend to stoop to sit on the floor to climb stairs to walk and to reach overhead.Work EnvironmentThe 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. Duties are normally performed in an office or school environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Supervision Exercised Secondary Instructional Supervisors Coordinators and SpecialistsSupervision Received Chief Academic OfficerThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Executive Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer or appropriate administrator. Newport News Public Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.