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Academic Testing Director
Coordinates testing for academic assessment and evaluation at schools throughout the
district.
Adult Education Director
Director of community education programs and GED. Usually the head of vocational
education.
Affirmative Action Director
Coordinates equal opportunity education and/or employment practices.
AIDS Education Director
Coordinates AIDS education programs.
Alternative Education Director
Oversees the district’s alternative education program.
Area Superintendent
Responsible for the operation of schools in a subdistrict.
Art Director
Responsible for art courses and programs in the district.
Assistant Superintendent
Responsible for a specific district-level activity, such as finance and business activities
for the district’s operations of purchasing and inventory control.
Athletic Director
Oversees athletic programs for all sports.
At-Risk Director
Administers district-wide programs aimed at students who are at-risk of dropping out of
school.
B
Before/After School Program Director
Coordinates programs designed for care of children before and after scheduled class
times.
Bilingual Education Director
Coordinates programs funded by ESEA Title VII and programs teaching English as a second
language.
Building & Grounds Director
Responsible for the maintenance of school district buildings and grounds.
Business Education Director
Supervisor of the vocational/business education programs, including industrial arts, consumer
education, etc.
Business Manager
The school district’s chief manager in charge of fiscal services.
C
Catholic Superintendent of Schools
Oversees the operation of all schools in an archdiocese or diocese.
Character Education Director
Coordinates programs to develop character traits such as respect, honesty, and
citizenship.
College Counseling Director
Coordinates activities for college-bound students and their parents, including
testing and financial aid.
Computer/Technology Director
Responsible for computer-related products for instruction.
Counselor—Guidance
Coordinates counseling activities with students/parents, such as testing, college
placement, and referrals.
Curriculum Director
Supervises curriculum and instruction in the district.
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District Secretary
Responsible for supporting administrators and maintaining rapport with students, employees,
and community. Manages office operations, maintains budgets/accounts, and controls information
flow. Primarily the superintendent’s secretary.
Driver’s Education Director
Director of the driver’s education programs within the school district.
Dropout Prevention Director
Designs programs to help students stay in school and complete their education.
E
Early Childhood Education Director
Responsible for the curriculum of Pre-K through grade 3.
ELL Program Director
Manages educational guidance, support, and staff leadership for the English
Language Learner program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
English Director
Supervises the curriculum and instruction programs for English/language arts.
ESL Program Director
Manages the English as a Second Language programs for the district. Develops programs to
assist students in practicing listening, speaking, and writing skills.
F
Family & Consumer Science Director
Supervises programs including family living/consumer science, home economics, and clothing
and textiles.
Federal Program Director
Administers federal funding programs, including Title I and Title V.
Food Services Director
Responsible for the food services program in district schools.
Foreign Language Director
Responsible for foreign language curriculum and instruction.
G
Gifted Program Director
Director of curriculum and instruction programs for academically gifted/talented
students.
Grant Coordinator
Seeks and obtains new funding sources for educational programs. Manages grant
writing, submission, and administration functions.
H
Health/Nurse Services Director
Director of physical and mental health services in the district.
Health/Sex Ed/Physical Ed Director
Supervises programs for health, sex education, and physical education.
Human Resource Director
Responsible for hiring teaching staff and personnel matters.
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Industrial Arts Director
Supervises vocational programs in trade and industry skills.
In-Service Education/Staff Development Director
Coordinates professional development programs for administrators, teachers, and other
employees of a school district.
Instructional Media Director
Responsible for media programs, including audiovisual and library services.
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Library Services Director
Responsible for library services and acquisitions in the district.
Literacy Coach
Master teacher who creates and supervises long-term staff development programs
related to literacy. Reviews assessment data, develops curriculum, and analyzes outcomes. See also
Remedial Reading.
M
Magnet School Director
Responsible for the curriculum development of magnet schools.
Mathematics Director
Oversees math curriculum and instruction.
Migrant Education Director
Coordinates programs for at-risk migrant populations.
Multi-Cultural Curriculum Director
Responsible for culturally diverse curriculum and programs.
Music Director
Supervises vocal and instrumental music programs at the district level.
N
Network Administrator
Manages the information technology infrastructure, including systems maintenance,
systems upgrades, and troubleshooting.
P
Parent Involvement Director
Supervises programs that actively involve parents in the education of their children.
Psychological Testing Director
Administers psychological tests to assist in designing education plans for individual
students. Ensures compliance with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
Public Relations Director
Builds and manages relationships with businesses, media channels, and community members in
support of school district policies and goals.
Pupil Personnel Director
Responsible for services provided for overall student welfare.
Purchasing Director
Responsible for the requisition and distribution of supplies in accordance with the district
budget. Directs requests for proposal/co-op programs and manages vendor relations.
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Reading Director
Responsible for reading curriculum and instruction programs.
Reading First Director
Manages programs and administers funds associated with the federal No Child Left
Behind Reading First initiative.
Remedial Math Director
Manages programs to educate students requiring additional help in basic mathematical
knowledge.
Remedial Reading Director
Manages programs to educate students requiring additional help in basic reading
knowledge.
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Safety/Security Director
Responsible for the safety and security of school district facilities/grounds;
educates students and faculty on crime, violence, and drug abuse.
School Board President
Chairperson of the school board or school committee representing community
interests.
Science Director
Supervises science curriculum and instruction.
Social Studies Director
Supervises social studies curriculum and instruction for the district.
Social Work Director
Coordinates programs for identifying and resolving behavioral, emotional, and social problems
that inhibit academic performance.
Special Education Director
Supervises programs for mentally and physically challenged students or children
with learning disabilities.
Substance Abuse Director
Coordinates district-wide drug and alcohol abuse education programs.
Summer School Director
Coordinates summer school programs throughout the district.
Superintendent
Responsible for the operation of all schools within a district.
Superintendent, Church-Related Schools
Responsible for the overall operation of a church-related school(s) in the
parish.
Supplemental Services Director
Administers programs for students who require additional instruction to reach required
proficiency levels.
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Teacher Mentor Director
Coordinates programs designed to guide inexperienced teachers.
Teacher Personnel Director
Directs human resources and staff development for certified district employees.
Technology Prep Director
Coordinates programs that combine technical education with academic studies in preparation
for college or vocational education.
Title I Director
Administers federal assistance programs for compensatory education for disadvantaged
children.
Transportation Director
Responsible for bus scheduling, maintenance of school district vehicles, etc.
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Vocational Education Director
Responsible for vocational education programs, planning, and administration.