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Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment

 

Director of Teaching & Learning

Rochester Catholic Schools @ Rochester, MN posted on Wed, Jun 28

Apply until: 2017-07-28

DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING, Rochester Catholic Schools (Rochester, MN)  - Currently serving more than 1,500 students in grades Preschool through 12, Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS) have continued to honor a tradition of excellence in providing a sound, moral, and intellectual formation for over 130 years. Ensuing fulfillment of the mission of Catholic Education and its legacy, RCS is supported by a model of mission-driven administrative leaders, a commitment to excellence by our Catholic school educators, devoted system-wide governance, families and community. The Director of Teaching & Learning is responsible for RCS’ reputation for quality Catholic education by producing and executing a comprehensive district-wide plan for ongoing improvement of student curriculum, instruction and professional staff development programs. 
 
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
  • Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
  • Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
  • Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
  • Successful teaching experience, effective organizational planning and project management skills.
  • Demonstrates current knowledge of, and the ability to apply broad-based curriculum designs and instructional technology applications that support the diverse learning needs of students.

Duties include:  (but not limited to)

  • Promotes academic excellence in a nurturing environment by providing support, with continuous and measurable improvements, to advance staff performance and student achievement.
  • Collaborates with Principals and Director of Schools to develop a curricular vision for the district that promotes the mission, vision and goals of RCS.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum for PreSchool-Grade 12 courses, including organizing curriculum for summer school programs.  Recommends course additions, grade placements, and verifies graduation requirements.
  • Provides insights about student skill progression and key contributions made by staff at each level through classroom observation and monitoring instruction for the purpose of gathering data to improve the curriculum and efficacy of instructional interventions.
  • Participates in collaborative planning of effective staff development and in-service programs that improve teaching outcomes and student learning (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
  • Collaborates with RCS Assessment Committee on student testing programs. Works with staff to ensure consistent standards for the accurate collection, recording, and verification of student data. Analyzes test results
  • Structure and facilitate development and implementation of budgets and funding opportunities dealing with textbooks, and instructional capital equipment.
  • Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Keeps current with state academic content standards, benchmarks, and indicators

 

To Apply:  
Qualified applicants may apply online at www.RCSmn.org 
(Scroll to QUICKLINKS located at the bottom of the home page for RCS Employment)

 

Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS) is committed to a child-safe environment, all applicants are required to authorize a background check and attend VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” training.