Administrative Unit
RESA 1, Beckley, WV

Expectations
• Maintain professional work habits 
• Work with principals and teachers in building capacity to address identified instructional needs for their respective schools 
• Work with schools in integrating technology in classroom instruction 
• Provide guidance and assistance in building effective learning communities within schools 
• Work with central office personnel (curriculum and instruction supervisors, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and principals) to identify and address specific needs of the district, and individual schools within the district 
• Work with counties and schools to develop and implement performance assessments in the context of assessments of and for learning 
• Work with individual county curriculum and instruction supervisors in implementing county school system programs 
• Work with RESA 1 schools and school districts to facilitate and provide professional development to meet specific needs and requests 
• Provide feedback regarding program progress and compliance to the Regional Council 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director 
 
Conditions of Employment: 
• Recommended by the Executive Director 
• Confirmed by the RESA 1 Regional Council 
• Approved by State Board of Education 
 
Applicants must send a completed RESA 1 Employment Application (http://resa1.k12.wv.us/), a letter of application and a resume.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Program Development will: 
a. provide and facilitate professional development in collaboration with the counties of RESA 1, the West Virginia Center for Professional Development, the West Virginia Department of Education and other State agencies. 
b. provide direct technical assistance to RESA 1 schools and school districts in areas of education program development and implementation including but not limited to leadership, school culture/climate, and curriculum and instruction. 

Qualifications
• Masters Degree in an education related field 
• Administrative and teaching certification 
• Five years of teaching experience 
• Five years of administrative experience 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to schedule, organize, and perform multiple assignments 
• Knowledge and expertise in highly effective research-based instructional practices (21st century instruction, differentiated instruction, understanding by design, inquiry-based instruction, and formative assessment practices) 
• Knowledge and experience in effective school leadership research and practice. 
• Knowledge and experience in integrating technology into classroom instruction 
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering professional development programs 
• Knowledge and experience in working with professional learning communities 
• Knowledge and experience in managing State and federal program budgets 
• Knowledge and experience in grant writing 
• Program / Project Administration Experience preferred 
 
 

Salary
Based on RESA 1 salary schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience.

Closing Date (by 4:00pm Eastern Daylight Time)
January 16, 2013