Lower School Director of Academics

Instructional Management

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the appropriate use of technology in instruction/learning processes
• Review, maintain, evaluate, and develop curriculum in partnership with lead teachers and the principal.
• Research and communicate professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Assist faculty in development of individual professional development and monitor progress.

School/Organizational climate

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Participate in the development of school improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Work with the principal to create schedules, procedures, and routines.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as directed by the principal.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Facilities Management

• Supervise operations in the principal’s absence.
• Serve as the campus administrator on a rotating schedule with other lower school administrators.
• Oversee DSS policy implementation for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs.
• Maintain communication with the principal relating to problems, concerns, activities, and achievements of students and staff.
• Organize, schedule, and manage standardized testing, and interpret testing data.
• Prepare a wide variety of reports and presentations.
• Serve as an active member of the school administrative team.
• Work with the principal to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Comply with federal/state laws and board policy.

Student Management

• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school policies are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments
• Attend national conferences as directed by the principal

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school’s mission to the Ben Lippen family and the community at large, and solicit support from families in realizing the mission.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage parent involvement.