POSITION PURPOSE:

Collaborates with schools in the implementation of district initiatives aligned with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Board goals and strategic focus areas. Serves as a liaison and support for schools in strategic work targeted to improve and raise student achievement while assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) and ongoing continuous improvement processes. Supports the Area Superintendents with leadership development for district and school leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of innovative research-based instructional practices;
• Extensive knowledge of continuous improvement process;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point; and cloud-based systems (e.g. Google Apps, Wikis, etc.);
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills;
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to gather and analyze data, from a variety of database systems in order to present recommendations in an easily understood, reportable format;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, school system staff, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Five years K-12 teaching experience;
• Leadership experience in facilitating the SIP process;
• Experience designing and delivering professional development.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in a teaching area;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an administrative license area of School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates with and guides school leaders to ensure continuous improvement processes are aligned with district goals and strategic focus areas as reflected in the WCPSS Strategic Plan and that school-based plans include metrics for measuring progress in attaining identified goals and processes; ensures compliance/adherence to state mandates on SIP.
2. Guides schools’ ongoing monitoring processes and provide feedback, tools, and resources to effectively measure student and school outcomes through frequent communication and school visits. Attends school improvement meetings regularly and consults with district personnel to support school improvement teams.
3. Guides school leaders in establishing school improvement framework, processes and timelines that support and assists schools’ work in the planning and development of SIPs within WCPSS Board Policy and state legislation.
4. Designs and facilitates ongoing professional development for SIP chairs and school leaders to support them in leading and facilitating the implementation of school improvement processes to ensure the participation of all relevant stakeholders.
5. Assists schools with the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) problem solving model in support of continuous improvement.
6. Participates in the structure and delivery of strategic planning and professional learning in District Principal, Assistant Principal, and Area meetings.
7. Analyzes school, regional and district data to assist Area Superintendent in identifying professional development, resources and next steps needed for schools and school leaders.
8. Partners with school staff and Central Services departments in the analysis and interpretation of school, regional and district data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement to impact student achievement.
9. Collaborates with other Central Service departments in Magnet, Special Education Services, Academics, Title 1, Intervention, and Data and Accountability to support and impact instructional practices, tiered instruction, and student achievement.
10. Remains abreast of Board of Education regulations and policy, research-based instructional practices, and current educational literature to further support school leaders’ work of continuously improving instruction, implementing district initiatives, and raising student achievement.
11. Collaborates with Area Superintendents to design and facilitate ongoing professional development for school leaders, assist with district committee responsibilities and provide on-going updates and feedback from work with schools.
12. Attends statewide Restart training; ensures compliance to Restart plans and flexibilities.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT  

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.  Must be able to communicate effectively.  At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. The work involves driving automotive equipment.   Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in an office environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and the public. Travel is required to schools, central service offices, and other locations in Wake County.  

EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2020

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.