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Executive Director, Teaching and Learning

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Executive Director CODE: 0464 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Executive Director, Teaching and Learning GRADE: P MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Reports directly to the Chief of Teaching, Learning and Schools; assists the Chief of Teaching, Learning and Schools in the handling of responsibilities related to supporting the coordination, management, and monitoring of local, state, and federal funding sources and the equitable allocation of resources to support student learning; collects and analyzes data to inform educational decisions and best practices; provides support and assistance to associates and other staff reporting to the chief with Board of Education presentations and papers, data collection, analysis, and resource planning, aligning work to the school system goals, strategic planning, and major initiatives; plans and implements professional learning for executive and central services staff; researches, writes, edits and reviews correspondence and prepares reports for the chief; collects, analyzes and reports data associated with professional learning and other related work; provides coordination and support for the implementation of school improvement planning with alignment to multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement of all schools; facilitates the response to and communication of school-based serious incidents; applies understanding of MCPS policies, regulations and procedures to the office¿s roles and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of school administration organizational and leadership theory; knowledge of MCPS K-12 instructional program, policies and procedures, supervision theories, strategic planning, and data analysis, and budgeting processes. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills to support effective and efficient communication, collaboration, and coordination of system¿s priority work to support schools. Evidence-based experience leading change and project management and professional learning.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in education, business or public administration, policy, communications, or other related field. Minimum of seven years outstanding experience as a project manager or school-based and/or central office administrator, and five years of experience in education (preferably K to 12 systems). Extensive experience with project management, management of multi-million dollar budgets and strategic planning. Experience utilizing strategic models for developing and monitoring key work processes and key performance indicators; analyzing system data to determine program needs aligned to strategic plan to determine the allocation of resources; development and acquisition of grants. Knowledge of educational policy and experience in development and implementation of policy/regulations in K to 12 systems (preferred). Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Requires the ability to work long hours and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the equitable allocation, monitoring, and impact of local, state, and federal resources to increase student achievement, including students identified in the five focus groups.

Analyzes a variety of system¿s data and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to make recommendations for the use of resources to reduce the disparity in student performance and to promote the overall well-being of students.

Develops and integrates long-range educational strategic plans and monitoring systems for initiatives and responsibilities led by the Chief of Teaching, Learning, and Schools.

Assists direct reports to the Chief of Teaching, Learning, and Schools with strategic planning, monitoring systems, budget development, and implementation plans for major initiatives.

Aligns the work of the Office of the Chief of Teaching, Learning, and Schools to strategic plans with the school system¿s overall strategic plan.

Supports the chief with utilizing data management systems and school system measures to analyze and monitor student progress, inform school, program and services decisions, and align resources and supports to school improvement planning designed to increase student achievement.

Develops, acquires, implements, and analyzes impact of grants to student learning and professional learning for staff.

Plans and facilitates the chief¿s leadership meetings with associate superintendents, directors, and other staff and assists in building a professional learning community to meet their diverse needs and to contribute to the learning of others.

Advises and supports the chief with the development of the office¿s budget and monitors account spending in collaboration with the Associate Superintendent of Finance.

Establishes structures and schedules outreach opportunities to engage with district and community stakeholders to solicit their input and provide feedback on system priorities, program and services initiatives and how information is utilized.

Responds to school-based and central office staff by providing policy interpretations.

Researches, writes, edits and reviews correspondence and prepares reports for the chief and associates.

Prepares/oversees agenda/talking points for daily meetings and special events.

Responds to questions from Board members, staff, parents, principals and community regarding instructional issues and related policies, regulations or local, state, and federal mandates.

Stays current on policy, regulations and federal, state, and local law interpretations in response to questions from stakeholders which includes consulting with the general counsel.

Assists with the development and maintenance of policies and regulations for which the chief is responsible.

Reviews requests for field trip approval and recommends approval in alignment with the MCPS procedures.

Presents at meetings as requested by the chief and/or presents on behalf of associates, as needed.

Plans and facilitates professional learning communities for the leaders and staff supporting executive leaders.

Represents the chief on selected committees and at assigned meetings.

Collaborates with associates on Board of Education papers, presentations, and other projects.

Assists in building a professional learning community through associate superintendents¿ meetings, retreats, and other professional activities.

Understands and applies principles of performance evaluation and professional growth standards for employees.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 6/2020
Date(s) Revised: 11/2024
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.