Academic Advising Director jobs in New London, CT

Reports to: Principal, Curriculum Director

Education, Certification, and Experience:

Minimum- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, master's degree preferred

Georgia Certification in the content area

At least 5 years of successful classroom teaching. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and teacher training

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates the Instructional program for the school in the content area

Develops and coordinates professional development activities focused on improvement of content knowledge and pedagogy

Analyzes student achievement data and uses the analyses for revisions to the content curricula, targeted teacher remediation and development and other planning

Screens content area teaching applicants in conjunction with the Curriculum Director

Shares content area achievement data and works with content area staff to improve instruction Meets with teachers to share feedback and plan for content area improvement and enhancement Supervises teachers in the content area

Works collaboratively with DOE, RESA, and system staff to improve instruction

Visits classrooms regularly to provide support and assistance to classroom teachers and site administrators

Models teaching of students in classrooms to share effective instructional strategies with teachers Works with the system curriculum director in the selection, adoption, procurement and distribution of content-area instructional materials, learning resources, and equipment

Attends content area meetings which will enhance instructional effectiveness

Stays abreast of curricular reform, innovations, and research

Provides leadership by using benchmark and framework assessments in the core areas to design and implement strategies for elementary and middle/high school

Works with teams and administrators; utilizes instructional resources to provide training and development to implement and improve instruction

Monitors instruction programs to ensure proper engagement. Analyze data during instructional intervals and completes pre and post assessments

Attends and participates in professional organizations and informs administrators and teachers of effective programs

Collaborates with the Title I program to plan for school improvement

Channel all official business through the Principal of the school to the Superintendent and other school officials

Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics.

Evaluation:

Performance ofthisjob will be evaluated consistent with Calhoun County School System evaluation policy.