• Job Description

  Req#: 6962
  Position Type:
  Leading District Professional/ Director
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/6/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); ' Teaching & Learning Center
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
  
  
  District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Coordinates instructional support, curriculum writing, assessment, and development of professional learning for all stakeholders.
  Coordinates a systemic framework to monitor the quality and implementation of instruction and academic support initiatives; plans, and makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
  Collaborates across departments/divisions to align research-based and culturally responsive curriculum, practices, strategies, and resources to support the needs of all student populations.
  Collaborates with other team leaders to build coordinators, demonstration teachers, and acceleration teachers capacity in supporting teachers to meet students' needs.
  Coaches and mentors staff to build leadership skills and leadership capacity within the Division.
  Directs and leads department staff in support of content area instruction at campuses.
  Creates and provides guidance for effective, research-based teaching practices.
  Ensures practices are aligned across departments to meet the needs of all students to ensure coherence across the District.
  Leads professional learning across the District along with other Learning and Leading leaders on all instructional initiatives.
  Stays abreast of current research and trends in curriculum development and instruction.
  Communicates the latest developments in curriculum and innovative instructional techniques and programs to improve student achievement.
  Provides support for the Learning and Leading Division by housing curricular resources and internal documentation for professional learning.
  Develops and manages equitable budgets based on department priorities and District goals.
  Actively promotes the District’s equity vision through curricular adoptions, instructional practices, and use of data to improve outcomes for all students with a focus on historically marginalized populations.
  Analyzes instructional progress to evaluate progress toward program goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of initiatives, grants, or programs when applicable.
  Implements effective and efficient assessment systems and data collection processes that provide a record of baseline measures and track longitudinal trends.
  Implements extended learning and activities for students in collaboration with District personnel and the community.
  Monitors the Division's impact through evaluating progress towards goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the work's success.
  Monitors goals, shares reports, and assists in developing action plans for achieving goals.
  Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates coordinators and support staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  Maintains a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures.
  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
  Knowledge of assessment and accountability systems, data collection, management, and analysis.
  Knowledge of current theory, research, and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  Knowledge of special populations, particularly with regard to current national research and best practices.
  Knowledge of current District programs, initiatives, and coaching structures.
  Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
  Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
  Skill in aligning curriculum instruction and assessment to standards, implementing academic programs, and leading/facilitating effective collaboration among departments.
  Skill in building highly functional instructional leadership teams and implementing instructional programs; effective in improving student academic outcomes.
  Skill in program design, implementation, and management.
  Skill in applying leadership skills and managing a large staff and budget.
  Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, and facilitating staff development.
  Skill in organizational development, communications, public and interpersonal relations.
  Skill in written and oral communication, including ability to interact with and influence all levels of district service center staff, campus staff, and parents.
  Skill in professional development program design and implementation.
  Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  Skill in public relations, organizational development, communications, and interpersonal relations.
  Skill in using qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessments.
  Ability to aggregate and analyze student outcome data, gaining insights and communicating those insights to instructional coaches and leadership.
  Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies and procedures relating to District operations.
  Ability to direct the on-going instructional programs for the District, providing for innovative programs and modifications to improve the quality of instruction.
  Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects, work and training related to the implementation and supervision of the K-12 instructional programs for the District.
  Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.
  Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, community, and others contacted in the course of work.
  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.
  Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
  Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  Education:
  • Master’s degree from accredited college or university required.
  • Major in Education or content related field preferred;
  Master’s degree from accredited college or university required.
  Major in Education or content related field preferred;
  Certificate/License:
  • Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the area of English/Language Arts and Reading preferred
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification or Principal Certification preferred.
  Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
  Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the area of English/Language Arts and Reading preferred
  Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification or Principal Certification preferred.
  Experience:
  • Required: 5 years’ experience including:
    • 3 years’ teaching experience in secondary English/Language Arts and Reading required;
    • 2 years’ leadership (non-classroom) at campus or central office level required (Coach, Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, Content Coordinator, Content Director, etc.)
  • Preferred:
    • Experience in instructional leadership roles, including extensive experience working with English/Language Arts and Reading.
  Required: 5 years’ experience including:
  • 3 years’ teaching experience in secondary English/Language Arts and Reading required;
  • 2 years’ leadership (non-classroom) at campus or central office level required (Coach, Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, Content Coordinator, Content Director, etc.)
  3 years’ teaching experience in secondary English/Language Arts and Reading required;
  2 years’ leadership (non-classroom) at campus or central office level required (Coach, Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, Content Coordinator, Content Director, etc.)
  Preferred:
  • Experience in instructional leadership roles, including extensive experience working with English/Language Arts and Reading.
  Experience in instructional leadership roles, including extensive experience working with English/Language Arts and Reading.
  Director II - Secondary Literacy
  
  Reports to: Executive Director, Literacy
  Grade 308
  239 Days
  Salary: $109,703 - $132,174
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  
  Position Purpose
  Leads and directs the Secondary Literacy department in alignment with the district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. Supports campuses, teachers, principals, and district service center staff in implementing a rigorous elementary literacy program for all learners across 6-12 programs. Ensures that the learning and leading division practices are designed to close the achievement and opportunity gaps throughout the District to ensure equity for all learners. Ensures appropriate support is provided to campuses through department personnel.
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Coordinates instructional support, curriculum writing, assessment, and development of professional learning for all stakeholders.
  • Coordinates a systemic framework to monitor the quality and implementation of instruction and academic support initiatives; plans, and makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
  • Collaborates across departments/divisions to align research-based and culturally responsive curriculum, practices, strategies, and resources to support the needs of all student populations.
  • Collaborates with other team leaders to build coordinators, demonstration teachers, and acceleration teachers capacity in supporting teachers to meet students' needs.
  • Coaches and mentors staff to build leadership skills and leadership capacity within the Division.
  • Directs and leads department staff in support of content area instruction at campuses.
  • Creates and provides guidance for effective, research-based teaching practices.
  • Ensures practices are aligned across departments to meet the needs of all students to ensure coherence across the District.
  • Leads professional learning across the District along with other Learning and Leading leaders on all instructional initiatives.
  • Stays abreast of current research and trends in curriculum development and instruction.
  • Communicates the latest developments in curriculum and innovative instructional techniques and programs to improve student achievement.
  • Provides support for the Learning and Leading Division by housing curricular resources and internal documentation for professional learning.
  • Develops and manages equitable budgets based on department priorities and District goals.
  • Actively promotes the District’s equity vision through curricular adoptions, instructional practices, and use of data to improve outcomes for all students with a focus on historically marginalized populations.
  • Analyzes instructional progress to evaluate progress toward program goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of initiatives, grants, or programs when applicable.
  • Implements effective and efficient assessment systems and data collection processes that provide a record of baseline measures and track longitudinal trends.
  • Implements extended learning and activities for students in collaboration with District personnel and the community.
  • Monitors the Division's impact through evaluating progress towards goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the work's success.
  • Monitors goals, shares reports, and assists in developing action plans for achieving goals.
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates coordinators and support staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  Personal Work Relationships
  • Maintains a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
  • Knowledge of assessment and accountability systems, data collection, management, and analysis.
  • Knowledge of current theory, research, and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of special populations, particularly with regard to current national research and best practices.
  • Knowledge of current District programs, initiatives, and coaching structures.
  • Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
  • Skill in aligning curriculum instruction and assessment to standards, implementing academic programs, and leading/facilitating effective collaboration among departments.
  • Skill in building highly functional instructional leadership teams and implementing instructional programs; effective in improving student academic outcomes.
  • Skill in program design, implementation, and management.
  • Skill in applying leadership skills and managing a large staff and budget.
  • Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, and facilitating staff development.
  • Skill in organizational development, communications, public and interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in written and oral communication, including ability to interact with and influence all levels of district service center staff, campus staff, and parents.
  • Skill in professional development program design and implementation.
  • Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Skill in public relations, organizational development, communications, and interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in using qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessments.
  • Ability to aggregate and analyze student outcome data, gaining insights and communicating those insights to instructional coaches and leadership.
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies and procedures relating to District operations.
  • Ability to direct the on-going instructional programs for the District, providing for innovative programs and modifications to improve the quality of instruction.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects, work and training related to the implementation and supervision of the K-12 instructional programs for the District.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, community, and others contacted in the course of work.
  Travel Requirements
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.
  • Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  • Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Education:
    • Master’s degree from accredited college or university required.
    • Major in Education or content related field preferred;
  • Certificate/License:
    • Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
    • Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the area of English/Language Arts and Reading preferred
    • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification or Principal Certification preferred.
  • Experience:
    • Required: 5 years’ experience including:
      • 3 years’ teaching experience in secondary English/Language Arts and Reading required;
      • 2 years’ leadership (non-classroom) at campus or central office level required (Coach, Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, Content Coordinator, Content Director, etc.)
    • Preferred:
      • Experience in instructional leadership roles, including extensive experience working with English/Language Arts and Reading.
  This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
  
  
  

• About the company

  ESC Region 11 is one of 20 education service centers created by the Texas State Legislature.ESC Region 11 provides professional development, technical assistance & management of educational programs.

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