Instructional Supervisor (504 Coordinator)

Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Instructional Supervisor

JOB TYPE:

120

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Appropriate Director

PAY GRADE:

L-7S

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

260 days

I.

SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE

Provides the support necessary to develop competencies within leaders and teachers throughout the district to create cultures of collaboration focusing on results in order to ensure that all students learn.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Master’s degree. Type A Louisiana teaching certificate.

Certification as principal or supervisor of instruction.

EXPERIENCE – Five years of successful professional experience, three years of which must have been within the last five years. Experience in group facilitation, planning, problem solving, coaching, and other leadership activities.

KEY SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS

STUDENT FOCUS

Sets high expectations for, works effectively and builds strong relationships with, keeps commitments to, and prioritizes

Define specific goals and develop sound strategies to accomplish instructional objectives

DRIVE RESULTS

Makes decisions in a timely manner and in the face of ambiguity, considers consequences of decisions, communicates decisions, and willingly stands by difficult decisions.

Work independently or within a team; take initiative and follow through to get results.

MANAGE PEOPLE

Has a vision aligned to the district vision and effectively inspires others, builds school/district culture and effectively manages change.

Work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders including certificated, classified, parents, students, managers, and external entities

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Develops strong trusting relationships with others and demonstrates honesty and integrity.

Coach and facilitate effectively; manage conflict through facilitation of conflict resolution

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Understands what makes schools succeed or fail, has a proven filter for high quality instruction, strong planning and instructional skills, and experience coaching others.

Analyze data to track progress and evaluate the effectiveness of programs

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Secures and manages resources, makes sound decisions, and builds and sustains a viable organization.

Manage time and resources effectively and prioritize efforts according to organizational goals.

Develop, plan and coordinate projects

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with leadership teams to develop, evaluate (based on student data), and implement strategic plans aligned with the district vision; assist in the creation and management of the plan.

Challenge negative attitudes or practices to ensure that all students are honored, both emotionally and academically, throughout the district.

Remove barriers that could distract school/district leadership teams from the focus on student achievement.

Integrate and act upon new information quickly, considering details and the big picture for district level initiatives and ensure that leaders at the school level develop this same competency.

Regularly observe classroom instruction and student performance with a focus on the quality of student work.

Participate in PLC’s at the district and school level and ensure implementation of ongoing action based research in order to better identify and share best teaching and leading practices across the district.

Regularly compare actual progress to planned milestones and adjust plans accordingly, holding him or herself and others accountable for achieving intended outcomes.

Model distributive leadership skills through shared leadership and the delegation of tasks to appropriate individuals or groups and develop this same competency in other instructional leaders.

Recruit, screen, train, and select highly effective staff.

Create a pipeline of leadership and ensure developmental opportunities for staff to be more effective in their roles and progress toward career goals.

Work with school leaders to support teachers through the Intensive Assistance Program and remove ineffective teachers as necessary.

Work with school leaders to provide incentives for effective teachers in order to retain and promote high quality educators.

Listen, communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Demonstrate the ability to adapt style and make a persuasive and compelling case in order to impact and influence others in order to achieve goals.

Is knowledgeable and respectful of the cultures of communities served, adjusts behavior according to cultural norms and cues and develops these same competencies in others.

Regularly self-reflect in order to identify strengths and weaknesses, take into account the perceptions of others, and adjust accordingly.

Openly receive feedback, work to improve weaknesses, show balance of confidence vs. humility, and behave professionally.

Keep abreast of national and state curricular and accountability changes and the impact on classroom instruction and school management.

Seek out opportunities for professional development and make a systematic effort to conduct action research through the participation in district-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to enhance and improve personal proficiency

Assist in program evaluation and offer sound recommendations based on valid and reliable data.

Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent may, from time to time, find it necessary to assign

Supervisors and Directors shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

Instructional Components

Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions

Collaborate with those providing and overseeing school-based instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services

Review, draft, study, recommend, and implement policies, curriculum, and plans to improve the quality of instruction

Conduct school/class walk throughs

Supervision

Supervision of Principals, Assistant Principals, and others reporting to employee for whose supervision employee is responsible

Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations, evaluations, IAPs, and other associated tasks and monitoring

Non-instructional Components

Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students

Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings

Attend training sessions

Attend job fairs and related events

Attend IEP meetings

Attend Central Office and Department meetings

Attend back-to-school and open-house events

Attend graduation

Interview, employ, and complete necessary hires

Attend PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings

Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request

Participate in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary process

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

SIGNATURES:

Supervisor

Date

Employee

This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: September 1, 2026.