Director of Secondary Education - Montgomery County Public School

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Director of Secondary Education

(12 months)

SY 2024-2025

Do you love being an educator and working to ensure that every child graduates from high school college and career ready? Montgomery County Public Schools is now accepting applications for the Director of Secondary Education and seeking a leader who will be at the forefront of shaping the academic journey for students in one of the most dynamic and community-driven school divisions. As the Director, you will lead a dynamic team in developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance student achievement and foster a culture of excellence within our secondary schools. Your leadership will drive the continuous improvement of instructional programs and curriculum development, ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and beyond. Bring your passion for education, your visionary leadership, and your commitment to equity and inclusion to this position as we strive to empower every student to reach their full potential. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students across Montgomery County.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide supervision, consultation, and support for secondary principals
• Serve as leader and general resource person in matters relating to secondary curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Support academic programs, facilitate program revisions, and assess staffing allocations at secondary schools
• Assist with the evaluation and supervision of secondary principals
• Assist principals in the development of school improvement goals and action steps 
• Assist schools with school staff-community relations and parent involvement issues
• Provide ongoing professional development for secondary principals and teachers
• Meet with school administrators to assist with planning, directing programs, and identifying staffing needs
• Provide support to school administrators in meeting State and Federal Accreditation, Accountability, and Graduation benchmarks
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics regarding trends, needs and success at the middle and high school level
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Superintendent to provide information and discuss issues that might directly affect the division
• Serve as a liaison between schools and various departments with the Central Office 
• Collaborate with Directors and Administrators for the successful development, maintenance, and implementation of MCPS programs, policies, and activities
• Attend School Board meetings and prepare reports for the Board as requested
• Assist in the development and implementation of administrative procedures for secondary schools
• Collaborate with the Director of Elementary Education to implement K-12 initiatives
• Collaborate with the Director of Elementary Education to provide guidance, direction, and evaluation for curriculum administrators
• Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to develop, maintain and meet state teacher evaluation process
• Serve on strategic planning committee
• Analyze and evaluate data for the purpose of ensuring that initiatives and actions meet division objectives
• Maintain a current program of studies for secondary schools
• Communicate and maintain a liaison with parents, social, professional, volunteer, and other community agencies or groups having an interest in secondary education
• Develop agendas for and lead regularly scheduled secondary principal meetings
• Respond to community and school queries regarding program offerings and operating procedures
• Assist in the preparation of budgets for assigned programs and monitor expenditures
• Remain abreast of developments, innovations, and policies related to education
• Serve as an administrator of the Secondary Fine Arts programs in collaboration with the Fine Arts Lead Teachers to include development and oversight of curriculum
• Serve as an administrator of the Secondary Health and Physical Education (HPE) programs in collaboration with the HPE Lead Teacher to include development and oversight of curriculum, provide resource support and instructional coordination for all health and physical education staff
• Provide instructional support for Family Life Program
• Provide administrative support with the athletic programs
• Complete other duties assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK-12
• Possess superlative leadership abilities
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage a diverse team and build consensus
• Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
• Have experience with shared-decision making/collaborative leadership
• Have three years secondary classroom experience
• Have three years middle or high school principal or school district level experience
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibit an ability to analyze and interpret data and use problem-solving skills
• Have experience in successfully implementing school-wide programs
• Display a proven track record of improving student achievement
• Possess training and experience in mentoring and coaching school administrators
• Possess knowledge of Virginia High School League (VHSL) programs and regulations
• Model effective verbal and written communications skills
• Possess initiative and ability to effectively work with minimal supervision  
• Demonstrate ability to effectively make oral presentations before large groups of people
• Demonstrate ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrate ability to multitask, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, punctual, and complete tasks without direct supervision

SALARY:  $98,582.54 - $177,588.94 annually, with benefits - depending on experience

FLSA Status:  Exempt

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montgomery County Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs and activities for reasons of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

540.382.5100