HANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                                                  Administrative Vacancy for 2013-2014 School Year

       Learning Director, K-8

       Salary:  $78,734 - $92,108

Work Year:  202 days

The Position

The Learning Director provides support to teachers and support staff in order to improve the learning opportunities provided for students who are failing, or at risk of failing. The Learning Director serves as facilitator of professional development activities in order to improve teaching and learning. The Learning Director coordinates the evaluation of all programs, services, interventions, and extended learning opportunities provided for students.

The following criteria represent standards that will be used in the evaluation of applications and selection of the Learning Director.

Professional Preparation

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid California Teaching Credential

Valid California Administrative Services Credential

A minimum of five years successful, full-time teaching experience at the K-8 level

Personal Attributes

·         An exceptional educator who understands standards-driven curricula at varying K-8 grade levels, promotes high expectations for student achievement, and actively guides and supports innovative and successful teaching

·         A skilled communicator who engenders trust among staff and students and is sensitive and responsive to a multi-cultural student body from varying socio-economic environments

·         A proven team builder, active participant, and innovative problem solver who inspires high morale and performance among students and staff and encourages reasonable risk-taking to accelerate student learning and achievement

For application packet contact:

Diane Williams, Assistant Superintendent

Human Resources Department

(559) 585-3609

agarcia@hesd.k12.ca.us

Deadline:

May 6, 2013

by 4:30 p.m.