P-12 DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 2026-27 Full Time

The position of Director of Teaching and Learning P-12 is to provide leadership, direction and oversight of identified categorial programs in alignment with and supportive of the District’s Strategic Plan.

Commitment To Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Oversees and provides leadership for categorical programs, including Title I, LAP, Advanced Learning, MLL and other state and federally funded programs.
• Leads, plans, and organizes the development and implementation of coordinated curriculum and instructional practices for the Advanced Learning program.

Ensures compliance, alignment, and implementation of program requirements in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

• Assist as required with school improvement plans.
• Provides leadership and supervision of identified teaching and learning department staff under their supervision.
• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates program staff under their supervision, in collaboration with other department and school leaders.
• Recommends staffing allocations for programs within area of responsibilities in alignment with key priorities and initiatives.
• Works with students, parents, teachers and service providers, advisory groups, and others in the community to discuss program recommendations and improvements.
• Engages students, parents, staff, and community as required for the duties of the position.
• Identifies and provides for the professional development of certificated staff.
• Assists in the development and prioritization of program planning required to support the District’s Strategic Plan and other identified areas.
• Influences a culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff; fosters, recognizes, and supports ethnic, cultural, gender, economic and human diversity throughout the community, while striving to provide fair and equitable treatment and consideration for all.
• Addresses systemic barriers to success for students from racially diverse backgrounds. Implementing strategies to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion among all students.
• May draft administrative procedures or regulations to implement requirements of adopted school board policies.
• Assists in the interpretation and execution of the policies, administrative procedures, and regulations pertaining to the scope of the position.
• Collaborates with district personnel, state agency personnel and peers in other districts for the purpose of identifying effective services and/or programs.
• Coordinates program components for the purpose of delivering services.
• Designs program reviews and student assessments for the purpose of evaluating educational processes and providing feedback to administration for appropriate follow-up actions.
• Monitors assigned activities and/or program compliance including financial, legal, and administrative requirements each of the assigned programs.
• Prepares and presents public reports and presentations regarding programs, services and responsibilities to the Board of Directors, staff and others, including providing reports for OSPI and other agencies as required.
• Collaborates with school administrators for the purpose of supporting the learning needs of students within the context of the program responsibilities of the position.
• Fulfills grant requirements for community, state and federal grants, including submission of required documents and compliance of reporting requirements.
• Oversees program budgets as required for the program responsibilities of the position.
• May be required to work irregular hours, including some evening requirements or an occasional weekend requirement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to and is supervised by Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.
• Supervises program staff as delineated by Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field
• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Principal experience required
• Previous Title 1 teaching experience
• Minimum of three years of building or district leadership as a certificated administrator

Preferred

• Bilingualism/ Multilingualism is valued in the department
• Strong background in elementary education and early literacy

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions In This Class Typically Require)

• Principal or Program Administrator certificate from the state of Washington
• Washington state driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

• Possesses knowledge of the requirements of the Washington School Improvement Framework and school Title I plans.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the School Improvement process, including development of School Improvement Plans.
• Demonstrates an understanding of systematic approaches to support student achievement.
• Possesses program knowledge of state and federal programs including Learning Assistance Program (LAP), Every Student Succeeds Act and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective human resource management, including supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
• Possesses knowledge of the Teacher Principal Evaluation Program and the Danielson Framework.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

• Possesses the ability to work collaboratively with parents, school and district staff to support the needs of students as delineated in program scope
• Demonstrates an ability to utilize various analytical techniques to determine program needs and outcomes
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills required to work with a community rich in diversity
• Possesses the ability to plan and implement programs or initiatives
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage budgets and resources
• Possesses skills that lead to effective work within a team environment, including interdependency and focus on shared goals and vision
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions Of Employment

Determined by the job classification on the Certified Administrator Salary Schedule, $173,222 to $205,118 per year. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Immigration Or Citizenship Status, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical Disability, Neurodivergence, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts Of America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org.

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org.

Disability Discrimination

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen, (425) 456-4168 or bowenk@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornj@bsd405.org.