EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY
AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
DIRECTOR OF TEACHING, LEARNING & TECHNOLOGY
NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MASSACHUSETTS
The Norwell, Massachusetts Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary educational leader to serve as Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology.
Norwell is a picturesque community of approximately 11,000 residents located in Plymouth County approximately 20 miles south of Boston. Norwell provides modern public schools, libraries, health facilities, a wildlife preserve, several recreational areas, and two large industrial parks.
Norwell Public Schools is a high performing district of approximately 2,200 students. The district comprises the following schools: Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School (527 students; Grades PreK-5), William Vinal Elementary School (556 students; Grades PreK-5), Norwell Middle School (508 students; Grades 6-8), and Norwell High School (600 students; Grades 9-12). Ninety-three percent (93%) of Norwell High School graduates continue their education at two- and four-year colleges.
The mission of Norwell Public Schools, in partnership with the community, is to provide excellence in education through a challenging and supportive environment, empowering students to be versatile, innovative, and responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a dynamic global society.
The Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology, with the support of the administrative team, provides educational leadership to all general education instructional programs and activities including data systems and compliance, state and federal grants, professional development and instructional technology. This individual oversees and coordinates the development, documentation, evaluation and budgeting of curriculum in all subject areas. The Director coordinates district activities relative to curriculum frameworks and other state and federal instructional initiatives while providing mandated annual training to all staff and new educators. The Director will also provide oversight for guidance services; procedures for students eligible for accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; referral, assessment, and placement for English Language Learners; and the Academic Program portion of the Norwell Tiered Systems of Support. In addition to Teaching and Learning responsibilities, the Director oversees and coordinates district-wide instructional technology advances while providing ongoing support of existing instructional technology initiatives. This individual will serve as the Superintendent of Schools if the Superintendent is unavailable.
Candidates must have the following qualifications pertaining to administrative and instructional leadership, student management, and community relationships:
1. A Master’s degree or higher in educational administration or related field required; earned doctorate or doctoral candidate desired
2. Hold or be eligible for a Massachusetts Department of Education administrator license as a supervisor/director and/or as a superintendent/assistant superintendent
3. Minimum of five or more years of successful building level and/or district level administrative experience
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable
Please address all inquiries and application materials to:
NESDEC Search Office
Norwell Public Schools Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology Search
New England School Development Council
28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
Telephone: 508-481-9444, Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org
The district is prepared to offer a multi-year contract with a generous salary range and benefits package. A starting salary range of $135,000 to $160,000 has been established for this key leadership position.
Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2025. The expected start date for the new Director is July 1, 2025.
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