Position:               Director of Learning Services 

Term:                    Full-Time/12 Month 

Classification:      Certified/Exempt 

Location:              Administration Building 

Qualifications:

• Educational Specialist degree or higher in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership (Doctorate preferred)
• Valid Missouri administrator certificate, required
• Minimum of 5 years of head principal experience
• Experience as a successful head principal with demonstrated expertise in professional learning communities, school improvement planning, and instructional leadership.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations for Title programs.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and implement innovative practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Supervisory:            Yes

Reports to:               Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services

Code:                        002-2211-6111-0855-00000-1-000

Job Code:                 2775

Job Summary: The Learning Services Director leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of district-wide curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of all students. This role collaborates with principals, curriculum coordinators, and staff to drive data-informed decision-making through effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), oversees district assessments, and evaluates the performance of curriculum and assessment coordinators. The director also co-evaluates principals and manages federal Title programs, ensuring compliance with ESSA and federal mandates, and supports the Section 504 plan implementation.

Essential Functions:

Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

• Support the development and implementation of district-wide curriculum aligned to state standards, ensuring it meets the needs of all students.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with grade level/department heads, curriculum coordinators, and principals to ensure effective implementation of district goals and the selection of instructional resources.
• Lead and support professional development for PLCs, ensuring they collaborate effectively, use data to guide instructional planning, and align strategies across schools.
• Oversee the development and use of district-wide assessments, ensuring they support PLC teams in making data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Evaluate the performance of curriculum coordinators and the assessment coordinator to ensure alignment with district goals and effective program implementation.
• Co-evaluate principals in partnership with the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services.

Federal Title Programs and Section 504 Compliance

• Support the development and evaluation of the district’s Title I plan, ensuring compliance with ESSA and other federal mandates, and act as the liaison between the district and federal/state agencies for program requirements and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services and the Assistant Superintendent of Finance to oversee the budget management for Title programs and ensure alignment with community needs.
• Work with the Section 504 Coordinator and building administrators to ensure the effective implementation and compliance of Section 504 plans across the district.
• Evaluate the Section 504 Coordinator to ensure effective leadership, compliance, and alignment with district goals.

School Improvement, Innovation, and Community Engagement

• Collaborate on the creation and implementation of the District Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), monitor Building School Improvement Plans (BSIPs), and support the development of long-term strategies for curriculum, assessment, and professional development aligned with district goals.
• Ensure equitable access to high-quality curriculum and instruction for all students, focusing on closing achievement gaps, fostering innovative practices like project-based and real-world learning and STEM/STEAM, and aligning student supports with the core curriculum to support overall well-being and development.
• Support the district's gifted education program, ensuring compliance and alignment with district goals.
• Foster partnerships with community stakeholders, parents, and staff to gather input, represent the district in community engagements, and collaborate on initiatives addressing student needs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.  

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

Office Setting

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs, services, activities or facilities.