Director of Secondary Education @ District

Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Secondary Education is a 10-month position. The Director of Secondary Education shall be responsible to the Deputy Superintendent. This individual shall have the responsibility to assist with all aspects of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the education program. All qualifications are considered essential to fulfill the requirements of the position of Director of Secondary Education. The following positions shall report to the Director of Secondary Education: K-12 Art, Music, P.E., and Library Subject Chairs Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Office Administrative Assistants Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: Assist in the development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and assessment of the secondary educational programs, including work-based learning. Assist in the development and periodic review of secondary instructional materials, including textbooks, equipment, and digital resources. Co-ordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of a program designed to meet the ongoing professional growth needs of the certificated staff, including oversight of a two-year mentoring and induction program for beginning teachers. Assist in the collection of data and the coordination of district and secondary school improvement plans. Assist in the secondary testing and assessment programs. Assist in the program oversight of regular education and coordinate applications, implementations and evaluations of state programs and/or grants in the District's regular education program. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of a program of reporting to parents on the educational progress of children. Assist in the selection, assignment, transfer, promotion and dismissal of instructional and administrative staff. Assist with academic intervention (MTSS) programming and associated professional development. Coordinate gifted/enrichment programming and associated professional development. Coordinate secondary alternative education programs. Coordinate educational programs and student teacher placements for colleges and universities. Coordinate summer school programming, staffing, and associated professional development. Assists with the District Faculty Curriculum and Assessment Committee. Oversight and approval of field trips. Monitoring and review of field trip protocols and procedures. Coordinate the Continuous Improvement Team efforts. Schedule and conduct building visits with principals to observe instruction and support the continuous improvement and efforts of principals. Attendance and participation in administrative meetings andBoard of Education meetings as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent, which the employee is qualified to do. All qualifications are considered essential to fulfill the requirements for the position of the Director of Secondary Education.

Qualifications: The Director of Secondary Education shall hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an Administrative Endorsement. The preferred candidate will have some level of secondary building administrative experience. This individual also shall possess the personal characteristics necessary to work collaboratively with District staff. Salary/Benefits2027-2028 School Year: 10-Month Position New Hire Salary Placement Range: $125,220 to $137,604 Placement within this salary range will be based on previous administrative experience. Benefits and Insurance available. Questions to: Dr. Brian Prybil, Deputy Superintendent Vacancy closes at: 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2026.