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POSITION
Executive Director of School Leadership for the High Schools and Adult Education
REPORTS TO
Chief Academic Officer/Superintendent of Schools and CEO
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director of School Leadership (EDSL) for the High Schools and Adult Education supervises, coaches, and supports school principals and adult education director to ensure the effective delivery of curriculum and instruction and attainment of student achievement goals. The Executive Director of School Leadership is responsible for coordinating with other central office leaders to build support systems in service of schools’ improvement efforts and district priorities. The EDSL is also responsible for collaborating with district divisions in the oversight of school improvement, operations, and safety and to assure proper implementation of district policies and procedures. The EDSL is accountable for improving student achievement at the schools they supervise.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Focus on the growth of school principals' and adult education director's instructional leadership capacity
Coach and evaluate principals and adult education director on all aspects of the Connecticut School Leadership Standards
Provide evidence-based feedback that improves individual leadership and overall school success and supports a strong growth trajectory for both principals and their schools
Model for principals and adult education director the thought processes and actions of instructional leadership
Plan and lead differentiated professional learning experiences for principals and adult education director, individually and as a cohort
Support principals and adult education director in creating, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting data-informed plans for improving schools, programs, and instruction for all students
Support principals, adult education director, and school leadership teams in the design and execution of innovative school models, especially high school and adult education models, which promote college, career, and life readiness for all students
Engage school and program leaders in dialogue that explicitly identifies goals and objectives that will impact student achievement and aligns school improvement plans with the District Model for Excellence Strategic Operating Plan and annual performance targets
Build principal, adult education director, and school leadership team capacity in regularly reviewing and analyzing student and school data to understand what's working, what's not, and making rapid adjustments to realize student achievement targets
Coordinate Instructional Rounds, formal and informal classroom walk-throughs, and school and program site visits to monitor instructional quality across all assigned settings
Provide timely and specific instructional improvement feedback to principals and adult education director
Facilitate School and Program Progress Review Meetings and coordinate central office's collective response to student performance data, school climate surveys, attendance data, financial matters, staffing needs, curricula, and identified interventions
Collaborate with other EDSLs and central office divisions to ensure that the principals and adult education director have the support to effectively implement Hartford Public Schools' (HPS) strategic priorities, carry out required policies and procedures, and achieve Connecticut School Leadership Standards
Advocate for and inform the coherence of organizational vision, policies, and strategies to support secondary schools, adult education programs, and student learning
Collaborate with other Executive Directors of School Leadership and the Chief Academic Officer to create a climate of professional collaboration, share best practices, and establish structures that foster shared learning, information, and resource exchange across schools and the PreK-12 and adult education system
Develop and contribute to communication and collaboration systems that ensure a smooth flow of information to enable all resources to be focused on high-priority goals for each school and program, and ensure the sharing and implementation of best practices and district initiatives across all assigned settings
Work with the Office of Talent Management to develop, recruit, hire, and onboard new school leaders and adult education directors
Foster meaningful and effective relationships with families, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders in support of Hartford high school and adult education students
Advocate for assigned secondary schools and adult education programs with other district leaders, and work with district leaders to broker the necessary central office resources to support successful school and program improvement plan implementation
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Reform-minded, innovative thinker and leader who maintains a relentless focus on student learning and well-being
Demonstrated experience in raising student performance and closing achievement gaps, preferably in a high school setting
Knowledge of and experience meeting the needs and challenges of neighborhood and/or magnet urban schools in urban/multicultural settings
Commitment to the Hartford Public Schools' District Model for Excellence Strategic Operating Plan
Strong and collaborative leadership with an honest, transparent, and inclusive style that supports outcomes and educational excellence
Proven ability to build consensus among peer professionals
Ability to inspire respect, trust, and excellence in others
Effective management and leadership of adults, including coaching, evaluation, and team building among a variety of stakeholders
Proven ability to provide detailed, instructionally focused feedback
Demonstrated ability to exercise impeccable ethics and sound judgment and model a proactive, positive approach
Demonstrated ability to manage complex change initiatives, including by prioritizing and advancing multiple work streams, identifying, and navigating interdependencies, and cultivating coherence
Able to collect and analyze observational, anecdotal, and quantitative data to guide decision-making
Demonstrated skill as an articulate and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing
Able to keep others adequately informed and engaged
Deep understanding of curricular frameworks, quality classroom materials, and high-quality instructional practices in K-12, with a strong understanding of high school
Advanced degree in education or a related area
At least five (5) years of successful experience as a school principal
Experience at the secondary level is required
Proven record of educational leadership in a complex environment, preferably to include experience successfully coaching and/or supervising principals
Familiarity with adult education programs and the unique needs of adult learners
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Connecticut Certification in Intermediate Administration or Supervision (092) is required.
UNION AFFILIATION
Hartford Principals' and Supervisors' Association (HPSA)
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with the Hartford Principals' and Supervisors' Association's Schedule: Executive Principal/Principals Supervisor, Group 10, salary range of $169,209 - $182,473 (12-month work year).
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Worksite address
south windsor, CT, 06074, US
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