Job Description:
K-12 Social Studies Director - 2023-2024
(also include World Languages and Physical Education/Health)

Position Summary: Coordinates planning, development, professional development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum & instructional practices for K-12 students.  Provide leadership and coordination to create an aligned & articulated instructional program for the following areas:

Qualifications:
            Education/Certification:

• Requires valid Missouri teaching certification; 
• Social science certification preferred, but not required for this position
• Other content areas of certification will be considered, including World Language or Physical Education
• Advanced degree required (Masters degree or above)

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and to coordinate a district-wide educational program and to interpret data and identify performance gaps
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to deliver high-quality professional development to various audiences
• Knowledge in high-impact instructional strategies (Marzano, Hattie, etc.)
• Understanding of research-based educational practices and ability to lead implementation of practices with various teams 
• Understanding of curriculum design and best practices (Understanding by Design)
• Understanding of evidence-based student grading practices

            Experience:

• Minimum of three years as a classroom teacher
• Minimum of three years experience in social science, world language or physical education
• Experience serving as content area chair, coordinator or leadership position preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the review, development and revision of all previously listed educational programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including but not limited to curriculum guides.
• Work cooperatively with other directors, coordinators, building administrators and instructional coaches to develop and supervise instructional programming.
• Plans, improves and oversees district curriculum and curriculum based assessments in appropriate curricular areas.
• Use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness.
• Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs.
• Develop and conduct or arrange for professional development sessions, including sessions on delivery of instruction, enriched learning in classroom settings and new instructional practices in social studies.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation as appropriate.
• Help support high quality grading practices (ie Standards Based Grading, competency based, etc.) at various grade levels.
• Attend & present at various professional development sessions.
• Assist in communicating information to family and community members about programs in the curriculum as needed.
• Support school teams as they monitor implementation of their school improvement plans.
• Oversee academic assessment procedures, both formal and informal assessments, to monitor student progress and rates of student achievement.
• Guides the instructional staff in developing short-term and long-term classroom goals and assists in determining priorities and timelines for implementation.
• Assists w/ implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Building the capacity of school-based teams in the context of continuous improvement.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keep informed of & comply with district policies and regulations.
• Performs such tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Executive Leadership may assign from time to time.                 

Qualified individuals apply for position on-line application by visiting:  bit.ly/employmentmsdr9 

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant