Director, Literacy Math and Assessment (LMA) at CESA 6

Town of Algoma, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, System-Level Thinking, Collaborative Leadership, Thought Leadership, Instructional Frameworks, State/Federal Policies, Strategic Planning, KPI Monitoring, Budget Monitoring, Grant Management, Service Delivery, Data Analysis, Personnel Leadership, Coaching, Delegation, Time Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description SUMMARY The Literacy, Math, and Assessment (LMA) Director reports directly to the Executive Director of Adult and System Learning and is responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing the Literacy, Math, and Assessment areas within CESA 6. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure high-quality services, products, and partnerships that advance teaching, learning, and educational outcomes across districts. Through collaborative leadership and system-level thinking, the LMA Director ensures services are coherent, scalable, and responsive to evolving educational needs while strengthening alignment across agency initiatives and strategic priorities. FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Center Responsibilities: Oversee and support all projects, products and services designed, delivered and supported by the LMA Center. Build relationships, advocate, and influence ideas with internal and external customers and stakeholders. Represent the agency and school districts in matters related to literacy, mathematics, and assessment initiatives at regional and state levels. Lead and drive an influential thought leadership culture and presence, delivering value and expertise to stakeholders. Develop and maintain expertise in current research, instructional frameworks, and state/federal policies impacting literacy, mathematics, and assessment practices. Lead strategic planning for the Literacy, Math, and Assessment areas to ensure alignment with agency priorities and district needs. Perform, monitor, and report on annual outcomes aligned to Agency and Center KPIs. Develop long-term strategies and sponsor key initiatives to promote and achieve a culture of service excellence and employee engagement. Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and in-services. Budgetary Responsibilities: Co-develop and proactively monitor the grant budget with the Executive Director, Adult & System Learning, and finance department, making adjustments as necessary. Ensure utilization of agency protocol for the financial management of Center revenue and expenses. Responsible for the management and execution of grant or contract-related processes in accordance with and in alignment with the fiscal and operational policies of the agency and within the constraints of grants or contracts. Direct Product/Service Responsibilities: Oversee the development and delivery of literacy, mathematics, and assessment services, including consulting, coaching, professional learning, and self-paced eLearning. Lead initiatives related to learning assessment systems, data analysis, and district improvement planning. Support school district leaders in building capacity to use assessment data for instructional decision-making and continuous improvement. Develop and manage consulting contracts aligned to literacy, mathematics, and assessment priorities. Facilitate professional learning aligned with DPI initiatives, state standards, and evidence-based instructional practices. Collect and analyze regional data trends to inform service design and district support. Guide the development of scalable products and services that are usable across diverse district contexts. Strengthen cross-center collaboration to ensure coherence across professional learning services. Personnel Leadership Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and ensure accountability for a diverse work team. Develop and support employee engagement, excellence, and expertise through one-on-one coaching and agency evaluation processes. Define clear roles and responsibilities for Center team members and effectively delegate work. Collaborate with HR in the recruitment, selection, assignment, contracts and evaluation of Center personnel. Provide direction and feedback to program assistant(s) who are supporting the program management and service delivery for the Center. Other Functions Other duties as assigned. Take responsibility for professional growth based on feedback, research, and best practice. Seek opportunities to present at local and state-level conferences. Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Experience, Education, and/or Licensure High school diploma or equivalent required. Solid educational background including a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Master’s degree in educational administration. Licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a Director of Instruction, Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12. Minimum of 3 years experience as a C&I Director, Asst Superintendent of Teaching & Learning or equivalent within a district. Demonstrated experience in literacy, mathematics, and/or assessment system implementation. Knowledge of state standards, assessments systems, and multi-level systems of support. Required Skills and Abilities Model the Agency’s core values. Computer skills, including email, word processing, and virtual meeting scheduling. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platform applications, along with the ability to learn agency-specific applications to support business operations. Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams. Engage with clients in a positive manner that represents self, team, and Agency. Work as a team and collaborate effectively with others to meet the needs of the Agency. Process-oriented. Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience. Plan, organize, and prioritize work. Remain flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment. Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively. Excellent time management with the ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines. Problem-prevention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. Work accurately with close attention to detail. Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion. Work effectively, professionally, and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients. Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external). Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce. Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor. Professionally represent the agency and public, private, and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers, and community. Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration. Ability to interpret data. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work Environment Ability to work in a professional and flexible office environment, with or without visual and audible distractions. Ability to work in a school environment, with or without visual and audible distractions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position may require extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel to multiple work sites. Valid driver's license and the ability to drive to remote locations as needed. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing. The employee will lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays. See CESA 6 Values Here In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Responsibilities

The LMA Director is responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing Literacy, Math, and Assessment areas, providing strategic leadership to ensure high-quality services and educational outcomes across districts. This includes overseeing all center projects, building stakeholder relationships, driving thought leadership, and leading strategic planning for the LMA areas.