Director of Instructional Resources and Support - Instructional Materials

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field Required
• Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience at the local school or district level, with at least two years of successful experience in an instructional leadership role Required
• Experience with supervision of staff Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• In depth knowledge of effective instructional practices
• Understanding of district's Academic Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to develop, lead, and supervise multi-faceted projects to timely and effective completion
• Collaborative skills to coordinate processes with multiple program offices
• Strong communication skills with high profile constituents and audiences
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues including district and school-based personnel, vendor representatives, and community members
• In depth knowledge of instructional technology
• Competency in budget projection and management
• High level of proficiency in use of digital tools and resources for productivity and instruction

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the curriculum development process and the identification, selection, and implementation of instructional resources for all curriculum areas in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

 

• Oversee the development and review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS).
  • Oversee the annual review and revision processes for the AKS, maintaining cohesiveness across program areas and course/grade levels in accordance with the district's philosophy and vision for curriculum.
  • Plan and institute the annual work of the GEMS Oversight Committee.
  • Assist with the development and distribution of AKS support materials as needed.
  • Oversee the development of AKS for new courses across program offices.
  • Maintain the district's official course matrix for active and inactive course numbers K-12, assuring that active course numbers are aligned with the state course file.
• Lead the processes for identification, selection and implementation of district selected resources to support instruction of the AKS K-12.
  • Maintain knowledge of, evaluate, and communicate current research and trends in instructional resources and distribution practices within K12 education.
  • Set the vision for a balanced approach to print and digital resources, future-casting to assure that the district is transitioning as appropriate to next-generation resources.
  • Develop long-term and short-term project plans and projections for a cycle of core materials/resources review and procurement.
  • Collaborate with program area offices to lead and manage annual core materials procurement processes, assuring adherence to the district's policies and the philosophy and vision for instruction of the AKS.
  • Assure a wide scope of stakeholder input in the resource/materials selection process.
  • Collaborate with program area offices to provide effective professional learning opportunities for instructional staff at the school and district levels for exemplary implementation of instructional resources/core materials.
  • Lead and coordinate with Technology and Innovation (T&I) and Data Governance staff to ensure GCPS technical requirements are met for digital instructional resources.
• Oversee purchase and distribution of core materials/resources and some district selected supplemental materials/resources.
  • Develop and monitor district budget to maximize the procurement and adequate inventory of core materials/resources.
  • Oversee GCPS inventory processes to maximize availability of instructional resources within budget guidelines.
  • Support local school points of contact for effective instructional resources barcoded and non-barcoded inventory and distribution of resources.
  • Coordinate with T&I and Facilities and Operations staff to maximize use of inventory processes and tools (e.g., Textbook Manager).
  • Represent GCPS's best interests in the development, review, and negotiation of GCPS instructional resources contracts with the purchasing office and vendors.
• Collaborate with the curriculum department in support of a coherent vision for teaching and learning throughout the district.
  • Lead and coordinate the promotion, development, and facilitation of transformational instructional practices with the use of district-provided ins