Job Description:
VACANCY:              Director of Elementary Education (12-month position)
EFFECTIVE:           July 1, 2025
REPORTS TO:        Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

FUNCTION:             The Director of Elementary Education assists the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the oversight of all aspects of the District’s elementary education program, including the day-to-day operation of the five elementary schools. The Director will assist the Assistant Superintendent in the development and implementation of the District’s K-5 curriculum, will be responsible for scheduling and directing professional growth opportunities for elementary staff, and will provide leadership and support to building administrators and subject matter specialists. The Director will have primary responsibility for the gifted learner program and will serve as the point person for the MML program and serve as the elementary representative on the District’s MTSS Committee.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years minimum teaching experience
• Three (3) years minimum experience as a school or district administrator
• CT Intermediate Administrator Certification (#092) 
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices that result in student learning 
• Demonstrated successful experience in leading and planning staff development
• Extensive experience related to program implementation and student assessment data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with an experienced staff, integrating and coordinating individual efforts into a unified program
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Per Contract between the Darien Board of Education and the Darien Administrators Association

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack, including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources. Apply at www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an external application via Applitrack: www.darienps.org, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities.  Supporting documents, including a cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources, resume, references, and transcripts should be uploaded to the electronic system.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Posting will close at the close of business on June 12, 2025.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion, Director of Human Resources, mcion@darienps.org, 203-656-7406, Board of Education Offices, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820.