Job Title:       Director of Early College High School                Wage/Hour Status:   Exempt

Reports to:    Executive Director of Instructional Leadership     

Pay Grade:    Professional Paygrade 7                                   Dept./School:  Collegiate Academy                                   

Date Revised:  11/2023

 

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the instructional programs and supervise operations and personnel at the Early College High School (ECHS) level.  Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities. 

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Master’s degree in educational administration

Valid Texas mid-management, administrator, or principal certificate

Three years secondary teacher

Three years secondary administrator/instructional leader

Previous record of high student achievement with high-risk populations

Previous experience collaborating with an institute of higher education 

Experience managing and supervising staff

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of college transition and college readiness, research, work, and standards

Excellent communication skills

Skilled at negotiating, problem-solving, and conflict resolution

Knowledge and understanding of ECHS model 

Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Working knowledge of state and district policies & rules

 

Professionalism and Ethics

Adheres to ethical standards of the S.B.E.C. State of Texas Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Curriculum & Instructional Management

  1. Plan, develop, coordinate, evaluate and supervise instructional programs.

  2. Knowledge and support of instructional programs, academic supports, and relationships that address the needs of special populations, such as LEP, At-Risk, Special Ed.

  3. A clear plan for assessing and tracking college readiness for all students.

  4. Monitor lesson planning and delivery to ensure the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as ensuring that lessons meet TEKS objectives, college readiness standards, and individual student needs. 

  5. Research and incorporate established best practices for ECHS instruction including differentiated and accelerated instruction, rigorous curriculum, and strong academic support programs. 

  6. Supervise and maintain an articulated curriculum plan with the higher education partner to guarantee the availability of a high school diploma along with 60 college credit hours available to all ECHS students within a 4-5 year graduation plan. 

  7. Foster collaboration between ECHS and higher education partner leadership and faculty for the purposes of improved instruction and curriculum alignment.

School / Organizational Climate

  1. Establishing a climate that is conducive to academia.

  2. Promote a college-going culture that prepares students for the behavioral expectations of a college campus. 

  3. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

  4. Ensure student safety and welfare.

  5. Advance school culture that is aligned with the school mission, vision, and ECHS best practices. 

Administration & Fiscal / Facilities Management

  1. Manage facilities for the school.

  2. Regularly review and work with IHE partner to revise MOU so that it continues to meet and cover the changing needs of the ECHS. 

  3. Manage and track all budgets for ECHS operation and sustainability.

Personnel Management & Leadership

  1. Make recommendations to hire and staff the ECHS for efficient operation and school success.

  2. Provide leadership that fosters the professional growth of the staff.

  3. Demonstrate leadership that fosters collaboration with staff.

  4. Demonstrate leadership that fosters collaboration between staff members.

  5. Resolve conflicts, obstacles, and other issues for staff.

  6. Establish and supervise the implementation of operation procedures and standards.

  7. Student Management & Leadership

  8. Model lifelong learning, professionalism, and ethics.

  9. Establish and implement clear, vigilant, and consistent expectations for behavior and discipline.

  10. Establish and implement clear and consistent expectations for attendance.

  11. Ensure recruitment materials and school information has reached the entire audience of potential ECHS students, parents, teachers, and principals. 

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands and when interacting with parents, staff, students, visitors, and the public. Work with frequent interruptions. Continuous standing.