POSITION PURPOSE: Supports transformation efforts for school improvement within assigned schools targeting schools with TSI, ATSI., Priority, CSI, and underperforming school designations; provides leadership for school improvement work and tailored coaching support around curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stay current provide SCDE information and policies with school and/or district personnel.
Build the capacity of instructional leadership teams to foster a culture consistent with the school’s purpose and direction, which is based on shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning.
Supports challenging, equitable educational programs and learning experiences for all students.
Build the capacity of school leaders and faculty to engage in the continuous improvement process that provides clear direction for improving conditions supporting teaching and learning based on examination of multiple data points, best practices, and external review recommendations.
Provide coaching, training, mentoring and critical feedback as needed to school leaders and teachers.
Assist, support, and coach leadership teams.
Foster collaboration and collegiality among the staff through team building, co-teaching, professional development, and collaborative planning.
Build improvement structures to increase academic capacity, teacher leadership, and sustained change.
Monitor and support the improvement of instructional and leadership practices that ensure teacher success, including overall Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT) processes and feedback to teachers.
Provide guidance for collecting, analyzing, and tracking data from a variety of sources to make informed decisions.
Provide leadership and support in the design and implementation of improvement planning, assessment, and data analysis.
Ensure curriculum, instruction, and assessments are monitored and adjusted systematically at the district and/or school levels in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice.
Work with teachers and administrators to identify areas of growth that will enhance their skill sets.
Work with schools to ensure instruction is challenging, aligned to current standards, and meets the needs of all students.
Attend requested meetings and conferences at the local and state levels to connect with stakeholders.
Collaborated with other departments, areas, and schools on projects related to school improvement.
Supports the successful alignment and implementation of school and district improvement plans with the Comprehensive K-12 Academic Plans, particularly those with the goal of creating high performing schools.
Stays informed on the latest research, trends, and developments in school improvement and interprets these matters for appropriate personnel as necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EFFECTIVENESS CRITERIA: In addition to the employee being responsible for each of the essential functions listed herein, periodic and special reports to the Board and to other entities will be provided regarding the impact of this position with respect to progress toward annually established District and Divisional goals and objectives for, but not necessarily limited to, the following areas: 1) Student Performance, 2) Customer Service, 3) Fiscal Accountability and Responsibility, 4) Process Efficiencies and Improvements, and 5) Employee Learning and Growth.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Director of Accountability, Director of Special Revenue, or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
Preferred – Master’s Degree or higher.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.
Successful experience in curriculum development and/or implementation in one or more academic areas.
Knowledge of academic standards, assessment, and alignment.
Successful teaching experience.
Knowledge of the educational and achievement needs of regular and special program students.
Knowledge of adult learning and implementation of professional development models.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
Speak and hear.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:
Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.
REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent
DAYS PER YEAR: 240
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule – Level 206
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
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