North Dakota Center For Distance Education

The director of learning serves as head principal at NDCDE, overseeing over a dozen full-time teachers and the assistant principal, who oversees 60+ adjunct teachers. Skills in curriculum oversight, assessment, and a thorough understanding of learning theory are paramount. This role entails managing teachers, fostering learning improvements, maintaining a supportive instructional environment, overseeing administrative staff, ensuring compliance, engaging in organizational planning, and collaborating to enhance teaching and learning initiatives within CDE.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved program in school administration at the master's level or above; must possess a current North Dakota K-12 principal credential. A minimum of two years of education administration experience, including direct supervision of teachers, overseeing curriculum and instruction, and project management. A minimum of five years of experience as a classroom teacher or any equivalent. Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback. Experience teaching virtually and applying best practices in virtual instruction is strongly preferred. Experience designing and leading professional development and mentoring teachers individually. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to think independently, exercise initiative, collaborate on resolution strategies, and effectively implement solutions. Thorough and applied understanding of state and federal laws applicable to public schools. Advanced evaluation and assessment skills, including collecting and using data on student and instructional performance to drive school improvement. Applied knowledge using learning management systems for instructional delivery and student information systems for documentation and data extraction for evaluation purposes. Thorough and applied understanding of state standards and the alignment process and competency-based education. Thorough and applied knowledge of student and adult learning theory. Supports CDE's mission and can model its values.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications at the time of the interview:Bachelor's degree Current ND Educator's Professional Licensure or ability to obtain this license upon being hired.Endorsed, credentialed, or qualified to teach in Science and one or more of the following secondary subject areas: Physical Education, Mathematics, Social Studies, or English. At least three years of teaching experience.At least one year of experience delivering instruction in a learning management system (LMS)In addition to the minimum qualifications, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:Proficiency in using and integrating technology in educational settingsSelf-directed problem solver with a student-centered approachExhibit professionalism in communicationsAbility to set professional goals based on student outcomes and identify and engage in ongoing professional development and other measurable steps to reach them Willingness to serve on committeesWillingness to quickly adopt to a dynamic education environment, frequently changing to improve quality and respond to stakeholder needsWillingness to coach and support other teachers in content area(s)Willingness and ability to obtain additional teaching credentialsWillingness to teach in the summer

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals:Experience coaching and assessing students using a competency-based framework (e.g., Marzano)Experience mentoring other teachersExperience teaching for a virtual schoolMultiple endorsements/credentials on teacher licensure; preference will be given to candidates for each area in which they possess endorsements/credentials in the areas listed under the minimum qualificationsNorth Dakota resident

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications at the time of the interview:Bachelor's degree Current ND Educator's Professional Licensure or ability to obtain this license upon being hired.Endorsed, credentialed, or qualified to teach in Social Studies and one or more of the following secondary subject areas: Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, or English. At least three years of teaching experience.At least one year of experience delivering instruction in a learning management system (LMS)In addition to the minimum qualifications, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:Proficiency in using and integrating technology in educational settingsSelf-directed problem solver with a student-centered approachExhibit professionalism in communicationsAbility to set professional goals based on student outcomes and identify and engage in ongoing professional development and other measurable steps to reach them Willingness to serve on committeesWillingness to quickly adopt to a dynamic education environment, frequently changing to improve quality and respond to stakeholder needsWillingness to coach and support other teachers in content area(s)Willingness and ability to obtain additional teaching credentialsWillingness to teach in the summer

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals:Experience coaching and assessing students using a competency-based framework (e.g., Marzano)Experience mentoring other teachersExperience teaching for a virtual schoolMultiple endorsements/credentials on teacher licensure; preference will be given to candidates for each area in which they possess endorsements/credentials in the areas listed under the minimum qualificationsNorth Dakota resident

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.