Chief Learning Officer - Teaching and Learning

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission required

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field required
• Specialist's Degree Specialist or doctorate degree in related field preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressively responsible instructional leadership experience required
• 5 years of experience as a local school principal or district level leadership experience preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Skills in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups
• Ability to lead the development of curricular organization content and delivery
• Ability to coordinate instruction, assessment, and special education programs
• Ability to lead continuous improvement efforts
• Ability to facilitate results-based decision making
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and current programs
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner
• Ability to be a creative, results-oriented leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to exhibit unquestionable integrity and dedication to the principles of developing a strong, coherent organization

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for the ongoing development and continuous quality improvement of an effective instructional program and system-level advancement of the mission and objectives established by Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Board of Education and Superintendent.

 

• Provide instructional leadership, direction, and support to the Division of Teaching and Learning in coordination and alignment of effective research-based programs to support high academic achievement for all student groups.
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum as aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
  • Ensure district-wide teaching and learning goals, strategic objectives, and initiatives are aligned with district goals and initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and collaboration across the Division of Teaching and Learning to ensure resources and supports are prioritized to meet individual school needs.
  • Support coherence across all program areas in the Division of Teaching and Learning.
  • Communicate the strategic direction for all program improvement initiatives in a collaborative manner.
  • Ensure that curricula, rigor, methods, and language are horizontally and vertically aligned across grades, levels, and schools.
  • Maintain current knowledge of K-12 educational trends and best practices.
• Provide division leadership to support high quality implementation of the district's strategic plans, including curriculum, instructional practices, and school culture.
  • Act as the divisional representative on the Superintendent's Cabinet and in other appropriate settings.
  • Collaborate with members of the Superintendent's Cabinet to ensure coordinated planning and consistent implementation of the district's strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
  • Supervise and evaluate the work of the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning � Core Programs, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning � Enrichment & Support Programs, Director of Program Development, Executive Director of Staff Development, Executive Director of Special Education & Psychological Services, Executive Director of Early Learning & School Readiness, and Executive Director of College & Career Development.
  • Monitor the development and management of program budgets.
  • Review the effective use of district resources and make appropriate recommendations to the Superintendent.
  • Assist in the recruitment, recommendation for appointment, and development of local school principals and appropriate division leaders as needed.
  • Foster a work environment that is student-focused, results-oriented, and focused on instructional improvements and increased student achievement for every child.
  • Attend regular board meetings and prepare such reports for the board as the Superintendent directs.

• Communicate with internal and external audiences to field questions and concerns from key stakeholders.

  • Articulate and communicate programs and processes across the Division of Teaching and Learning.
  • Lead cross divisional data quality processes, analysis, and reporting of student achievement data.
  • Work with federal, state, and community agencies to further GCPS ' mission, vision, and goals.

   

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.