Director of Instruction, Arnold Middle School

$72,834 - $72,834/Yr

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District - Cypress, TX

Full-time - Senior

Cypress, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Instruction at Arnold Middle School is a leadership role focused on enhancing curriculum development and instructional practices. This position requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders to prepare students for the 21st century, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are met across the school. The Director will oversee teacher evaluations, provide feedback, and guide instructional staff in improving student achievement through data analysis and program management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a catalyst for innovation in curriculum development and instruction based on best and current practices.
• Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS) appropriately with teachers by systematically observing performance, recording observations, and conducting formative and end-of-year evaluations.
• Work with other campus administrators to calibrate the CF-TESS system at the building level and ensure that all timelines are met.
• Provide timely and specific feedback to the instructional staff concerning the teaching/learning process and classroom management.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff to collect and analyze various data pertaining to student achievement.
• Oversee and direct the use of student achievement data to recommend improvement in the design, materials, and implementation of the instructional program.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the campus improvement plan.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and monitoring campus initiatives.
• Guide and direct efforts of teacher leaders to ensure adherence to and focus on the District's standard expectations and campus priorities.
• Deliver staff development that provides leadership growth opportunities for teachers.
• Serve as a problem-solver for student learning needs and related instructional issues.
• Guide and assist teachers in problem-solving related to students' learning needs, parent communications, and peer interactions.
• Monitor teachers' lesson plans, grade books, student level changes, etc.
• Oversee special programs and ensure that the campus has procedures established that comply with program rules, regulations, and professional development requirements.
• Manage budgets associated with special programs including but not limited to HORIZONS, ESL, dyslexia, 504, etc.
• Facilitate staff development related to the campus improvement plan and special program requirements.
• Manage the reconciliation of district time equivalency (DTE), campus time equivalency (CTE), and staff compliance course requirements.
• Assist in the development of the campus master schedule.
• Provide assistance in hiring new staff and selecting teachers for leadership roles at the campus level.
• Serve as a liaison with parents and community members.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university required.
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required.
• Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)/Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) certification preferred.
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Experience as a mentor teacher, team leader, or department chair preferred.
• Visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred.

Benefits

• Salary of $72,834 per year based on experience.
• Probationary/Term Contract for 210 days.