The District Education Directorate is the decentralized agency of the Ghana Education Service (GES) responsible for managing pre-tertiary education in the district.

Core Duties:

1. Planning and Administration
- Implementation of GES policies, programmes, and directives from Regional and National Headquarters.
- Preparation of District Education Strategic Plans and Annual Work Plans.
- Collection, analysis, and submission of educational data (EMIS).
- Management of schools, staff, and educational infrastructure in the district.

2. Supervision and Monitoring
- Supervision of teaching and learning in all Basic Schools and Senior High Schools in the district.
- School inspection through Circuit Supervisors (SISOs) and supervision of headteachers.
- Monitoring of teacher attendance, punctuality, and performance.
- Ensuring compliance with the GES Code of Conduct and professional ethics.
 

3. Human Resource Management
- Recruitment, posting, transfer, promotion, and discipline of staff at the district level (with approval from region).
- Staff appraisal, training, and continuous professional development (CPD).
- Management of payroll, leave, and welfare of staff.
 

4. Financial and Resource Management
- Preparation and management of the District Education budget.
- Management and distribution of teaching and learning materials (TLMs), textbooks, furniture, uniforms, capitation grant, etc.
- Ensuring accountability and proper utilization of resources.
 

5. Quality Assurance and Curriculum Implementation
- Ensuring effective implementation of the approved curriculum.
- Organizing in-service training, workshops, and capacity building for teachers.
- Conducting and supervising examinations (BECE, NSAT).
- Promoting inclusive education, guidance and counselling, and child protection.
 

6. Access, Equity and Community Participation
- Promoting enrolment, retention, and completion, especially for girls and children with special needs.
- Implementing interventions such as School Feeding, My First Day at School, Girl Child Education.
- Strengthening School Management Committees (SMCs), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and community involvement in school governance.
- Collaborating with the District Assembly, NGOs, and Development Partners.
 

7. Liaison and Coordination
- Serving as link between the Regional Education Directorate and schools.
- Coordinating activities of all stakeholders in education at the district level - District Assembly, Traditional Authorities, NGOs, Faith-Based Organizations, etc.
- Reporting on educational developments and challenges to the Regional Director.

In short: The District Directorate is responsible for planning, supervising, resourcing, and ensuring quality teaching and learning in all schools in the district.