School Improvement Specialist

Title:

School Improvement Coordinator

This grant funded, school-based position will provide onsite leadership and support to identified schools to ensure the effective implementation of evidence-based best practices. The School Improvement Coordinator will support the school improvement efforts of the lowest performing and high poverty schools and build the instructional capacity of teachers and leaders. To provide support and professional development to teachers, leadership teams and professional learning communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

T5/Master's degree in an education or administration field from an accredited university

Minimum five years teaching experience in public education

Experience teaching at multiple levels

Three years of experience in a building leadership role (examples: grade level/department chair, participation in state-level initiatives/projects, etc.)

Proven record of working well with professional personnel at all levels of public education and within related professional organizations

COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB

Experience in teaching and training of adult learners. Able to plan and present information and training for the adult learner

Excellent interpersonal and networking skills for interacting and working with various levels of individuals

Excellent presentation, written and verbal skills

Able to apply technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the district (must be proficient with computer)

Demonstrated track record of success in increasing student achievement

Expertise in working with colleagues in the areas of professional development, new teacher support and instructional planning

Knowledge and skills in areas such as mentoring, classroom management, peer coaching and alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment

Exemplary professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students and the community

Knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies and evidence-based best practices

Expertise in multiple curricula and instructional programs/contents

Able to maintain cooperative relationships and teamwork within the organization

Able to influence and motivate others to achieve the objective of shaping, enabling and sustaining a high level of performance of teachers and students

Ability to be regularly, predictably and reliably at work.