School Improvement Specialist

School Improvement Specialist-11 MONTH )

Job Title:

School Improvement Specialist

Department:
School Based

Reports To:

Building Administrator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Calendar:
Licensed 220 Days

Salary Scale:
Teacher Salary Scale

The School Improvement Specialist (SIS) supports the implementation of Virginia SOL Assessment Program and other assessments that align with the division testing program. The SIS participates in instructional leadership in the building, including the development and oversight of the school improvement plan. The position is ideal for aspiring administrators looking to demonstrate instructional leadership and operational skills.

• Coordinate and administer assessments in accordance with test implementation manuals and directions from the Coordinator of Assessments.
• Coordinate with building level staff (Department Chairs, Administration, Case Managers, and Counseling Department) to develop a school wide test schedule and ensure that all students are able to test in a safe and secure environment.
• Maintain test security of all Assessment programs, and report and/or resolve activities that compromises test security or impacts a student’s ability to test.
• Manage the ordering, receiving, distribution and administration of test materials, and work with technology staff to ensure preparation and operability of computers for online training and testing.
• Work with transition specialist(s), special education department chair, alternative education staff, and building administration to facilitate testing of students in day-placement, residential treatment, or alternative education.
• Collaborate with staff on remediation programs and testing, and provide testing opportunities for students requiring retests or expedited retakes.
• Ensure all testing data, including demographic data, has been reviewed for proper reporting to the Virginia Department of Education.
• Attend trainings at state and local level to ensure proper assessments administration and prepare and provide training for all building staff on same.

• Serve as an instructional leader of the building staff under the direction of the School Principal to improve student achievement.
• Assist school staff in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting school test data.
• Collaborate with Counseling Department to identify students assessment needs to ensure on time graduation (for high school-based positions).
• Participate in development of the School Improvement Plan and contribute to monitoring of school efforts to improve student learning.
• Encourage staff to work collaboratively to improve instruction and to use test data to improve continued student performance.
• Identify students eligible to participate in SOL testing during summer school.

Education Attainment (Required): Bachelor’s degree

Education Attainment (Preferred): Master’s degree

Relevant Experience (Required): Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator

Relevant Experience (Preferred): Two (2) or more years at the grade level of the assigned school with experience with the Virginia Alternative Assessment Program

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Professional license issued by the Virginia Board of Education, or eligibility for same, with endorsement in a discipline covered by the Virginia SOL Assessment Program (English, History, Math, Science)

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): Endorsement in Administration and Supervision

• Assess student academic performance based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment Program.
• Current research and trends in education with special emphasis on curriculum, instruction and training, student assessment data, testing practices and procedures.

• Computer usage to include Internet and Intranet, spreadsheet and office applications (Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel) and familiarity with computerized testing programs.
• Develop plans,…