Director of Non-Traditional Learning

The Rockwood School District is seeking an outstanding administrator for the position of Director of Non-Traditional Learning

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership in the development of the instructional program, based upon current research on effective schools, alternative schools, and digital learning
• Oversee the development and provide leadership for non-traditional learning Provide leadership to online and digital learning, and works with home schools Anticipate, mitigate, and escalate academic issues of home schools as they develop
• Collects, organize, and tracks all documentation associated with the assessment of online instruction
• Establish and maintain an effective culturally competent learning climate in the alternative setting
• Implement evidenced-based proactive approaches to support social, emotional well-being Assist teachers in the identification and development of individualized interventions intended to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students using evidenced-based strategies
• Evaluate and revise curricular and instructional programs in cooperation with staff and appropriate district administrators for non-traditional and digital learners
• Supervise staff and be responsible for the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of certified and support staff
• Develop and support a community relations program with parents and local community groups as a means of interpreting and furthering school programs and encourage parent and community participation in the school’s program(s)
• Provide professional development, in the areas of social, emotional and character development, restorative practices, trauma informed practices, and digital learning with an emphasis on Whole School Implementation of best practices
• Support staff in developing community partnerships and linkages for social services and behavioral health supports for high-risk students
• Responsible for all operations at the Pathways Wellness Center (alternative learning site) Facilitate virtual learning enrollment for grade K-12
• Attend and participate in district coordinator/administrative meetings
• Maintain student files; memos; student placement information; communications regarding policies, regulations, referral information; vocational-technical school information; keep schools up-to-date on student status
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent Supervision of Secondary Education
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students
• Establish guidelines for proper student attendance, conduct, and for maintaining student discipline
• Prepare and submit the school’s budgetary requests and monitors expenditures of funds

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred with a major in educational administration
• Must hold a Missouri certificate as a secondary school principal
• Successful secondary school administration and supervision experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a classroom teacher
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Competitive salary and benefits Starting Date: July 1, 2026

260 Day Contract

Screening to begin: February 1, 2026

All applicants need to complete an administrative online application at: https://rockwood.schoolspring.com/

Current Rockwood administrators must submit the "Transfer Application – Administrative" and attach a resume and cover letter.

External applicants and Rockwood employees must submit the "Administrative" online