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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 programs. Usually the head of voc ed.

AIDS Education Director
Coordinates AIDS education programs.

Affirmative Action Director
Coordinates equal opportunity education/employment practices.

Alternative Education Director
Oversees the district’s alternative education program. See also Alternative Schools.

Area Superintendent
Responsible for the operation of schools in a sub district.

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 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.

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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 and Grounds Director
Responsible for the maintenance of school district buildings/grounds.

Business Education Director
Supervisor of the vocational/business education programs, including industrial arts, consumer ed, etc.

Business Manager
The school district’s chief manager in charge of fiscal services.

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C
Character Education Director
Coordinates programs to develop character traits such as respect, honesty, and citizenship

Catholic Superintendent of Schools
Oversees the operation of all schools in an archdiocese or diocese (included in Superintendent Church-Related Schools).

Computer/Technology Director
Responsible for computer-related products for instruction.

Counselors—Guidance
Coordinates counseling activities with students/parents, such as testing, college placement, and referrals.

Curriculum Director
Supervises curriculum/instruction in the district.

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D
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 drivers education programs within the school district.

Dropout Prevention Director
Designs programs to help students stay in school and complete their education. See also At-Risk Director.

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E
Early Childhood Education Director
Responsible for the curriculum of Pre-K through grade 3.

English Director
Supervises the curriculum and instruction programs for English/language arts.

ELL Program Director
Manages educational guidance, support, and staff leadership for the English Language Learner program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.

ESL Program Director
Manages the English as a Second Language programs for the district. Develops programs for the district

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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. Develops programs to assist students in practicing listening, speaking, and writing skills. See also Bilingual Education Director.

Foreign Language Director
Responsible for foreign language curriculum/instruction.

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G
Gifted Program Director
Director of curriculum/instruction programs for academically gifted/talented students.

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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.

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I
Industrial Arts Director
Supervises vocational programs in trade and industry skills.

Instructional Media Director
Responsible for media programs, including audiovisual and library services.

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L
Library Services Director
Responsible for library services, acquisitions, and organization in the district.

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M
Magnet School Director
Responsible for the curriculum development of magnet schools. See also Magnet Schools.

Mathematics Director
Oversees math curriculum/instruction.

Migrant Education Director
Coordinates programs for at-risk migrant populations.

Multi-Cultural Curriculum Director
Responsible for programs for culturally diverse curricula.

Music Director
Supervises vocal/instrumental music programs at the district level.

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P
Parent Involvement Director
Supervises programs that actively involve parents in the education of their children. See also Even Start Programs.

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. See also Academic Testing Director.

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 requisition and distribution of supplies in accordance with the district budget. Directs Request for Proposal/Coop Programs and manages vendor relations. See also Business Manager and Site-Based Management Director.

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R
Reading Director
Responsible for reading curriculum/instruction programs.

Remedial Math Director
Manages programs to educate students requiring additional help in basic mathematical knowledge.

Remedial Reading Director
Supervises remedial reading curriculum/instruction.

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S
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 interest.

Science Director
Supervises science curriculum/instruction.

Social Studies Director
Supervises social studies curriculum/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 the mentally/physically challenged or children with learning disabilities.

Staff Development Director
Coordinates professional development programs for administrators, teachers and other employees of a school district. Also referred to as In-Service Education Director.

Substance Abuse Director
Coordinates district-wide drug/alcohol abuse education programs. See also Alcohol and Drug Abuse Facilities

Summer School Director
Coordinates summer school programs throughout the district.

Superintendent
Responsible for operation of all schools within a district.

Superintendent, Church-Related Schools
Responsible for the overall operation of a church-related school or schools in the parish.

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T
Teacher Mentor Director
Coordinates programs designed to guide inexperienced teachers.

Teacher Personnel Director
Directs human resources and staff development for certified district employees. See also Teacher Mentor Director, Human Resources Director, and Staff Development Director.

Technology Prep Director
Coordinates programs that combine technical education with academic studies in preparation for college or adult voc ed.

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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V
Video Director
Responsible for issuing, repairing, ordering of video hardware/software, also satellite and extension programs.

Vocational Education Director
Responsible for voc ed programs, planning, and administration. See also Voc Ed Programs.

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