ELA+ Director

Job Title: ELA\+ Director

Department: Specialty Courses

Reports To: Managing Director of Specialty Courses

Compensation Range: $95,000

TRS Classification: Classified

Summary:

The ELA\+ Director ensures that students receive the highest quality educational experience the district can provide by exhibiting leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the English Language Arts program, improving the quality of instruction and the availability of appropriate resources.

Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics:

• Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset.
• Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn.
• Have well\-developed emotional intelligence and moral character.
• Possess an ability to build strong relationships, thoughtfully navigate challenging situations, and get excellent results from others.
• Have problem\-solving and clear communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Provides staff leadership in promoting the understanding of the educational objectives, and plans and administers programs of inservice educational activities for instructional personnel to meet these objectives.
• Provides leadership in enforcing school and administrative policies, and regulations, for students and teachers within the department.
• Act as a resource person for department teachers and current/incoming families on curriculum questions, including student placement tests.
• Directs the creation, review, updating, and publication of all approved curriculum documents, guides, and materials and oversees the implementation of assessments. Conducts regular department meetings and submits reports on department activities to the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction.
• Evaluates and reviews the performance of all professional staff assigned to the subject area in accordance with contractual and administrative procedures and makes recommendations to the administration regarding department personnel.
• Ensures continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district.
• Meets with other department heads to promote interdisciplinary programs.
• Checks lesson plans regularly to ensure curriculum requirements are met and necessary materials are available.
• Establishes or participates in a program for ongoing evaluation of instruction and curriculum, including analyzing, evaluating, and disseminating data from local and state assessments.
• Makes recommendations on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Complete curriculum and course reviews to ensure they meet graduation requirements.
• Complete curriculum and course reviews to ensure they meet NCAA requirements.
• Assists in the screening and recommended the hiring of department personnel.
• Keeps informed on educational innovations and trends as they relate to department concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The director will build the ELA\+ team of specialists who will report to this position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required.
• Master’s Degree in School Administration or related preferred.
• Recent supervisory experience and administration experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to plan and coordinate programs and administrative activities of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to manage information.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities successfully.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
• Relationship\-building and relationship management skills. Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and the general public.
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to present effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and be effective in a fast\-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Ability to work under pressure; pay attention to detail; meet deadlines; deal with difficult individuals while maintaining composure.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail; Ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Must possess excellent conflict resolution and the ability to problem solve in a timely and
• effective manner.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from families or members of the business community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office and Google Tools.
• Must have an understanding of using the Google suite as most lessons will be created with that system.
• Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driver's license.
• Valid car insurance .
• Oklahoma teaching certification in one of the following areas required:
• + Reading Specialist Certificate

+ Administration Certificate

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a state\-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made.
• Must have favorable employment references.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position works remotely from their home. Meetings in public places and at Epic offices are also required. The noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud (when students are present).

Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email Epic.hr@epiccharterschools.org. Someone will call you to discuss further.