Director of Secondary Education

Director of Secondary Education

(12 months)

2024-2025

Do you love being an educator and working to ensure that every child graduates from high school college and career ready? Montgomery County Public Schools is now accepting applications for the Director of Secondary Education and seeking a leader who will be at the forefront of shaping the academic journey for students in one of the most dynamic and community-driven school divisions. As the Director, you will lead a dynamic team in developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance student achievement and foster a culture of excellence within our secondary schools. Your leadership will drive the continuous improvement of instructional programs and curriculum development, ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and beyond. Bring your passion for education, your visionary leadership, and your commitment to equity and inclusion to this position as we strive to empower every student to reach their full potential. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students across Montgomery County.

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

Provide supervision, consultation, and support for secondary principals

Serve as leader and general resource person in matters relating to secondary curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation

Support academic programs, facilitate program revisions, and assess staffing allocations at secondary schools

Assist with the evaluation and supervision of secondary 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 secondary 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 middle and high 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

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