School Improvement Specialist

Title:  School Improvement Specialist  Wage/Hour Status: Consultant

 

Reports to: Central Office

 

Dept. /School: Central Office  Date Revised:  July 24, 2008

 Primary Purpose:

The School Improvement Specialist will govern and lead the school within a school academy by building leadership capacity.  They will guide the campus through the School Improvement Process with the responsibilities of implementing the School Improvement Process requirements set forth by NCLB.  They will assist in the coordination of the revising and implement of the Campus Improvement Plan to increase student performance and participation on all state assessments and increase graduation rate.Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Education from an accredited college/university with a background in Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Administration; or Other Equivalent Educational Field.

Valid Texas Teacher Certification.

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of Accountability Standards (Performance Based Monitoring, School Improvement, and NCLB Programs)

  Knowledge of Standards (AYP, AEIS)

Knowledge of Site Based Decision Making

Knowledge of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Campus Improvement Plan process

  Extensive knowledge of the TEKS

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong consultation skills for conferencing with staff

 

Experience:

Three years secondary campus level experience

Experience working with at risk population

Demonstrated experience of knowledge of school improvementMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Program Effectiveness

1.  Work with the Technical Assistance Provider, District, and Campus level administrators to develop a plan for SIP schools as required under NCLB.

2.  Development/Coordination of the School Improvement Binder.

3.  Facilitate the campus administration in prioritizing the recommendations and next steps of the SIRC Campus Improvement Needs Assessment (CINA) into a working Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) with definitive timeline and evaluation commitments.

4.  Provide technical assistance with the development of the CIP to ensure compliance with state and federal program & fiscal requirements.

5.  Collaborate with school personnel, the Site-Based Decision Making Committee (SBDM) and other pertinent stakeholders in creating and implementing the CIP.

6.  Assist in ensuring that the campus function within the CIP with clear strategies and goals based on best available data.

7.  Train the school personnel in the use of disaggregation of data and the use of benchmarking as an internal progress assessment of the CIP goals.

8.  Implement timelines and effectiveness checks of the working CIP.

9.  Work with the district for the investment in scientific based resources that target CIP goals.

10.  Provide training in assessment, instruction and strategies.

11.  Advise on strategies to improve student attendance.

12.  Facilitate teacher collaboration in vertical and horizontal alignment of instruction. Assist in mentorship of staff and participate in walk through analysis of teaching proficiency.

13.  Assist with coordination of Performance Based Monitoring Core Team to analyze data and reporting in program areas of SPED, ESL, NCLB, and CATE.

14.  Assist in the analysis of student performance data to make recommendations and decisions on strategic initiatives needed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress and State Accountability.

15.  Initiate activities to increase parental and community involvement.

16.  Provide on going follow up with Technical Assistance Providers assigned to each campus.

17.  Assist in the audit of on-going practices and submissions of various entities as necessary to ensure proper documentation for all accountability and reporting areas.

18.  Assist in the compilation and maintenance of all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required for all accountability and reporting areas.

19.  Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in all areas.

20.  Report on a weekly basis of activities to central level supervision.

21.  Attend staff development and training as scheduled throughout the school year.Institution Effectiveness

22.  Exemplify the trustworthiness and integrity necessary to lead adults.

23.  Display consensus building and the ability to negotiate between various programs and parties.

24.  Display excellence in managing people and building strong, viable relationships with a variety of individuals.

25.  Display the ability to nurture a maturing and long-term project.

26.  Strong advocacy and communications skills, including outstanding written and oral communication skills.

27.  An ability to get things done and achieve results through motivating and influencing others, even when lacking direct authority over those being influenced.Supervisorial Effectiveness

28.  Oversee and coordinate campus efforts towards meeting Adequate Yearly Progress as outlined by No Child Left Behind in coordination with the campus level principal and appropriate central level administration.

29.  Oversee and coordinate campus efforts towards meeting all state and federal requirements outlined by the School Improvement Center in coordination with the campus level principal and appropriate central level administration.

30.  Facilitate and coordinate campus efforts towards meeting all accountability and compliance requirements at the federal and state level in coordination with the campus level principal and appropriate central level administration.Personal Effectiveness

31.  Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

32.  Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

33.  Model a variety of communication methods with the School/District leadership and faculty.

34.  Maintain confidentiality of information.

35.  Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.

36.  Submit all reports as requested.

37.  Takes initiative to assist others as appropriate.

38.  Works in harmony with peers and associates.

39.  Responds to suggestions for improvement in a positive manner.

40.  Displays professionalism in dealing with others.

41.  Maintains good attendance.

42.  Maintains a professional appearance.

43.  Mentally alert and physically able to perform the job functions.

44.  Displays self-control and tact.

45.  Collaborates in problem solving.

46.  Perform other duties as assigned.