The Director of Teaching and Learning, Secondary Education will provide leadership and direction for the District as it pertains to teaching strategies and student learning. This individual will be on the District’s Academic Team and in this role the T&L Director will ensure that student learning through the lens of equity drives the District direction and aligns with the vision of the District. The successful candidate will be thought partners for all departments, knowing that the needs and actions of the T&L department must seamlessly align with the district as a whole.
The Director is an innovative, creative and dynamic leader charged with developing and implementing a strategic vision in all areas of technology for the district. Oversees best practices involving digital tools and integration of technology into daily practical classroom use. Both a big picture thinker and a hands-on implementer, the Director engages with administrators, educators and support personnel, parents and students to extend responsible and creative use of technology. The Director oversees staff development opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of staff as it relates to integrating technology into academic programming.
Our District:
The Snohomish School District, the 19th largest district in Washington State, serves approximately 10,000 students in grades K through 12. The district consists of two high schools, two middle schools, ten elementary schools, a preschool, an alternative learning program for secondary students, and a cooperative program for home-school families. Our community is known for coming together to support education and our students. We are a district committed to exploring and applying ways to assure that each student is successful. We gather community input and involve parents and employees in decisions.
Our Community:
Snohomish is situated in the heart of the Puget Sound region of Washington state – one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the state. We are ideally situated between the beautiful Cascade Mountains to the east and the Puget Sound to the west. Snohomish offers the balanced lifestyle of a family-oriented small town with easy access to the urban amenities of the west coast.
Snohomish School District Foundation:
Equity: Institutional biases will be disrupted, and inequitable practices will end so all students have an equal chance for success.
Student Learning: Create an environment whereas student learning is propelled by adult learning. Our staff is key and must have the tools, strategies and support to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
Support: Principals as instructional leaders to meet the needs of our staff and students in order to continually move forward with the direction and vision of the district.
Relationships: Meaningful relationships grow out of conversations in which we commit to listening deeply. Authentic relationships are defined by providing space to seek input, gather information and question ideas for the benefit of our students
Leadership Abilities, Knowledge and Skills:
A knowledge and passion for social justice and the desire to create a welcoming and inclusive work and learning environment.
The ability to understand simple and complex situations through the lens of racial and educational equity
The knowledge of current teaching strategies and how to implement into systems, schools and classrooms
Provide an on-going system of staff development to facilitate effective teaching practices and support the improvement of instruction for all students
Prepare, administer, and monitor assigned program budgets
Evaluate all supervised personnel in compliance with district procedures
Be an advocate for all students
Provide recommendations
An ability to facilitate collaboration and conversa tions that articulate values, purpose and sustain action
The ability to support schools and teachers in under standing the power of student choice, project-based learning and differentiation through the lens of gradual release of responsibility
The ability to develop programs that support teacher/ student creativity in developing 21st-century skills
Understanding and skilled use of communication tools
A commitment to learning with staff and students
Skills in program supervision, development and evaluation
Positive and confidential interactions with students, staff, parents and principals
Sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities, and diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Work one-on-one with principals as partners to grow their instructional leadership capacity through differentiated support as aligned to the Leadership Framework
Assist the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning in ensuring alignment of the district curriculum, instructional practice, and assessment.
Serve as a key member of the district Academic and Learning team which coordinates district work in K-12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education, categorical programs and professional development.
Support principal professional learning communities focused on principals’ growth as instructional leaders
Model effective practices as one means of building principal capacity; provide transparent, meaningful, and on-going feedback to principals through frequent formal and informal structures
Ensure principals understand their data and how to use it to improve practice, strategies and results
Support the development of assessments aligned to the curriculum
Work with and support curriculum specialists so that effective instructional strategies are appropriately integrated into all committee work, projects, and products.
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions (cont’d)
Assist Principals to build capacity of their Assistant Principals to prepare them to become instructional leaders based on the AWSP Leadership Framework
Develop tools, processes and systems to assist principals in school-wide efforts
Support or assist schools in implementing curriculum, assessment, intervening and acceleration strategies
Assist principals in identifying student learning/achievement goals that align to school need and district vision, including their SIP (School Improvement Plan) and State Improvement Plan
Assist principals with interpreting relevant federal and state laws as they relate to school issues
Assist principals in staffing, scheduling and budgeting as needed
Support principals in connecting with other Central Office departments to respond to operational and other needs
Work with specialists, principals, and Human Resources in on-boarding new teacher
Collaborate with district teachers, principals and departments to plan district-wide professional development priorities
Support the professional development of specialists in Teaching and Learning Services
Guide building level instructional technology leaders to help support district-wide teaching and learning initiatives
Collaborate with the Technology Department to gather the information necessary to adopt purpose driven hardware and instructional software
Assisting administrators and teachers, providing professional development for educational technology and its impact on student learning.
Implementing the district’s instructional technology vision and communicating to stakeholders
Collaborate with Technology Services in the use of technology tools to support Teaching & Learning priorities
The Director of Educational Technology is responsible for planning, implementing, directing and maintaining the district's use of educational technology within the instructional curriculum.
Evaluating and providing recommendations regarding complementing classroom instruction with software applications and computer technology.
Facilitate district level committees, workgroups and administrative collaboration
Plans the development of district-wide assessment systems and oversees the management of assessments
Collaborate with Special Services to seamlessly integrate learning initiatives for all special populations
Oversees and supports District alternative programs Facilitate and support program planning and budget development
Other duties as directed for the success of our students and support of the District
Selection Criteria & Application Procedure
Applicants must apply through our application program and upload the required supporting documents. Complete instructions are online with a checklist of required documents. Interested applicants must upload the following documents:
A letter of application, not to exceed two pages addressing the Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions section of this brochure
A current resume
Five (5) completed Administrative Confidential Reference Surveys which will be completed electronically by your references (applicants will e-mail the forms to their references to be completed)
Three (3) letters of reference
Unofficial transcripts
Copy of Washington State Administrator’s Certificate
Salary: $149,865 to $159,383 (2021-22 salary schedule and dependent upon placement)
Benefits: Medical, life and other insurances are available from State approved plans
Work Year: July 1 to June 30—12 month work year, including 13 holidays and 26 vacation days.
For Job Posting Information:
HRS Office (360) 563-7233
Website www.sno.wednet.edu
Email Human.resources@sno.wednet.edu
Education and Experience:
Masters or Doctorate in education or related field
Possess a Washington State Administrator’s Certificate
Minimum of five years of instructional experience preferred
Minimum of five years of successful administrative experience at school and district level preferred
Building administration experience or Central Office administrative experience preferred
Experience and/or training with cultural, social class, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Experience and/or training in culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed practices, MTSS and PBIS preferred