Director, Nontraditional Education and Alternative Programs
Prince William County Public Schools - Manassas, Virginia
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is the second largest School Division in Virginia. The Division serves more than 89,000 students in 100 schools and learning centers. PWCS is the 34th largest school district in the nation, encompassing a wide-ranging demographic foundation. PWCS has over 18,000 employees—including over 7,500 dedicated teachers. Students and parents speak more than 144 languages and represent 121 countries. #YouBelongHere
Description:
The Director of Nontraditional Education and Alternative Programs will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the development, implementation, and evaluation of nontraditional and alternative education programs within Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). Programs include Computer Based Instruction, General Education Development (GED), Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP), and Adult Education. This position ensures that all local, state, and federal programs related to alternative programs meet requirements and that all related reports are provided efficiently and according to guidelines. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all students, regardless of their educational path, have access to high-quality, equitable educational opportunities that meet their unique needs. This position performs work under the direction of the Associate Superintendent for Student Services and Post-Secondary Success.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Lead, build, and retain an engaged, committed, and high-performing team.
•Establish clear and reasonable goals for team members and actively promote a culture of continuous improvement.
•As a division leader, support the Division's vision and mission, establish long and short-range goals, and develop a plan to accomplish these goals.
•Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values employee contributions and encourages collaboration.
•Provide leadership for developing, implementing, and monitoring nontraditional education and alternative programs, excluding the middle school and high school alternative centers, to ensure a quality education for students in need of alternative programs.
•Ensure strong systems of support designed to engage and support students in nontraditional education and alternative program settings.
•Consistently collaborate with other division instructional leaders to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform instructional programming for nontraditional education and alternative programs.
•Ensure alignment of nontraditional education and alternative programs curriculum and instructional resources with the Virginia Standards of Learning, Virginia Literacy Act, workplace readiness, and college/university preparation
•Direct the preparation, analysis, and submission of reports, correspondence, and other documents as required
•Provide leadership and communication on issues related to educational policy and procedures related to nontraditional education and alternative programs.
•Select, supervise, and evaluate personnel in the nontraditional education and alternative programs department.
•Work collaboratively with other central office departments to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nontraditional education and alternative programs
•Direct research of programs and practices in nontraditional education and alternative programs, and make recommendations for improvement to these programs.
•Serve as a liaison to the community to ensure understanding and support for nontraditional education and alternative programs
•Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal laws and all educational standards, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nontraditional education and alternative programs, excluding the middle school and high school alternative centers
•Manage and secure a budget to support the Nontraditional education and Alternative programs department and its programs, including funds from grants, as well as state and federal sources.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include a master’s degree in education, educational curriculum, administration/supervision with some experience in educational administration and supervision. Must hold or be eligible for a Postgraduate Professional Certificate in Administration and Supervision from the Commonwealth of Virginia or be eligible for the certificate. School building administrator experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:
•Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, administrators, parents, and the community
•Knowledge of legislation and guidelines in a related field
•Ability to problem-solve with school-based and district teams and to effectively consult and collaborate with school leaders and make informed decisions.
•Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members and ability to demonstrate empathy while enforcing rules
•Ability to plan, develop, and present professional learning to a variety of audiences
•Ability to manage multiple projects
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Takes initiative, detailed oriented, and is highly organized
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Salary Range
Grade 19: $110,398 - $211,533 per year (competitive benefits)