Are you passionate about shaping the educational journey of young learners from the ground up? Montgomery County Public Schools invites applications for the Director of Elementary Education, seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the academic development of elementary students within our vibrant and community-focused school system. As the Director, you will lead a dedicated team in crafting innovative approaches to elevate student learning experiences and cultivate a culture of excellence across our eleven elementary schools. Your leadership will drive the refinement of instructional methods and curriculum design, ensuring that each child receives a top-tier education that equips them for success in their academic pursuits and future endeavors. Bring your fervor for education, your forward-thinking guidance, and your dedication to fostering inclusivity and fairness to this pivotal role as we strive to empower every young learner to realize their full potential. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of students throughout Montgomery County.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide supervision, consultation, and support for elementary principals
• Serve as a leader and general resource person in matters relating to elementary curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Support academic programs, facilitate program revisions, and assess staffing allocations at elementary schools
• Assist with the evaluation and supervision of elementary principals
• Assist principals in the development of school improvement goals and action steps 
• Assist schools with school staff-community relations and parent involvement issues
• Provide ongoing professional development for elementary principals and teachers
• Meet with school administrators to assist with planning, directing programs, and identifying staffing needs
• Provide support to school administrators in meeting State and Federal Accreditation, Accountability, and Graduation benchmarks
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics regarding trends, needs and success at the elementary school level
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Superintendent to provide information and discuss issues that might directly affect the division
• Serve as a liaison between schools and various departments with the Central Office 
• Collaborate with Directors and Administrators for the successful development, maintenance, and implementation of MCPS programs, policies, and activities
• Attend School Board meetings and prepare reports for the Board as requested
• Assist in the development and implementation of administrative procedures for elementary schools
• Collaborate with the Director of Secondary Education to implement K-12 initiatives
• Collaborate with the Director of Secondary Education to provide guidance, direction, and evaluation for curriculum administrators
• Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to develop, maintain and meet state teacher evaluation process
• Serve on the strategic planning committee
• Analyze and evaluate data for the purpose of ensuring that initiatives and actions meet division objectives
• Support the implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act
• Communicate and maintain a liaison with parents, social, professional, volunteer, and other community agencies or groups having an interest in elementary education
• Develop agendas for and lead regularly scheduled elementary principal meetings
• Respond to community and school queries regarding program offerings and operating procedures
• Assist in the preparation of budgets for assigned programs and monitor expenditures
• Remain abreast of developments, innovations, and policies related to education
• Serve as an administrator of the Elementary Fine Arts programs in collaboration with the Fine Arts Lead Teachers to include development and oversight of curriculum
• Serve as an administrator of the Elementary Health and Physical Education (HPE) programs in collaboration with the HPE Lead Teacher to include development and oversight of curriculum, provide resource support and instructional coordination for all health and physical education staff
• Provide instructional support for the elementary Family Life Program
• Other duties assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK-12
• Possess superlative leadership abilities
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage a diverse team and build consensus
• Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
• Have experience with shared-decision making/collaborative leadership
• Have five years of elementary classroom experience
• Have five years of elementary principal or school district-level experience
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibit an ability to analyze and interpret data and use problem-solving skills
• Have experience in successfully implementing school-wide programs
• Display a proven track record of improving student achievement
• Possess training and experience in mentoring and coaching school administrators
• Model effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possess initiative and ability to effectively work with minimal supervision  
• Demonstrate ability to effectively make oral presentations before large groups of people
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrate ability to multitask, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, punctual, and complete tasks without direct supervision

SALARY:  $98,582.54 - $177,588.94 annually, with benefits

FSLA: Exempt

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montgomery County Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs and activities for reasons of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

540.382.5100