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Director of Secondary Academic Systems & Accountability

Billings Public Schools
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DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY ACADEMIC SYSTEMS & ACCOUNTABILITY - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 6-12)

Location: Lincoln Center
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent (as designated by the district organizational structure).
Calendar: Administrative Salary Schedule - 222 Days; 12-month position 
Salary: Administrative Salary Matrix DOE

Full Benefits; Fully Paid Health Insurance; TRS Retirement; Vacation/Sick Days


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Secondary Academic Systems & Accountability provides strategic leadership and oversight for instruction and academic programming across grades 6–12. This position ensures alignment of instructional practices with district goals, state standards, and evidence-based best practices to improve student achievement and close opportunity gaps.

The Director works collaboratively with principals, instructional leaders, teachers, and district administrators to build coherent systems of support that promote rigorous instruction, equitable access, and continuous improvement at the secondary level.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership

  • Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional practices for grades 6–12.
  • Ensure alignment of instructional practices with state standards and district priorities.
  • Auditing PLC cycles to ensure teams aren't just "doing data," but are adjusting instruction based on high-effect size strategies (e.g., teacher credibility, feedback, and student self-assessment).
  • Leading "Instructional Rounds" with principals. This role models what "best practice" looks like in a classroom and coaches the principal on how to provide assertive, yet compassionate, feedback to teachers.
  • Promote high-quality instructional strategies that support diverse learners and increase student engagement and achievement.
  • Mapping out how the Graduate Profile, the PLC process, and the Appraisal system are all part of the framework.
  • Guide implementation of district initiatives related to literacy, mathematics, career readiness, and college preparation.

Assessment and Data Systems

  • Oversee district assessment systems at the secondary level, including formative, interim, and summative measures.
  • Lead data analysis processes to inform instructional decisions and planning.
  • Support schools in using data to monitor progress and close achievement gaps.

Professional Learning

  • Design and assist the Director of Professional Development on the planning of professional learning aligned to district instructional priorities.
  • Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and secondary instructional collaboration.

Equity and Student Support

  • Ensure instructional systems address the needs of all students, including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, gifted learners, and historically underserved populations.
  • Collaborate with student services and special education leadership to ensure instructional alignment and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Serve as a member of the district leadership team.
  • Collaborate with elementary instructional leadership to ensure PreK–12 alignment.
  • Partner with community stakeholders, higher education institutions, and workforce organizations to strengthen secondary outcomes.
  • Support school improvement planning and accreditation processes.

Compliance and Accountability

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal instructional requirements.
  • Monitor implementation of instructional programs and provide feedback and support.

Assist with reporting requirements related to academic performance and improvement initiatives.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Master's degree required.
  • Valid administrative license appropriate for district-level leadership.

Experience:

  • Successful experience as a middle or high school principal is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in improving student achievement at the middle and/or high school level.
  • Experience leading curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives.
  • Strong background in data analysis and school improvement planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Deep understanding of secondary instructional best practices.
  • Knowledge of state standards, assessment systems, and accountability requirements.
  • Ability to lead change and build collaborative systems.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and implement strategic solutions.
  • Commitment to equity and continuous improvement.

 

Go to www.billingsschools.org and click "Employment Opportunities" for either the online application for external applicants or the internal application for internal applicants (currently employed by BPS in a regular or temporary position). "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."

CLOSES: Open Until Filled
* Please Note: Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.