School Improvement Specialist

School Improvement Specialist(s)

Supports the school as an instructional curriculum, and data facilitator.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education
• Current Arizona Teaching Certificate minimum requirement, Administrative Certificate preferred.
• Five years of teaching experience in a public school.
• Employed as a teacher in a public school within the last three years.
• Leadership roles in the areas of curriculum, instruction and teacher coaching.
• Two years of experience as an instructional coach.

Reports To: Site Administrator

Job Overview:

Successful candidate will use his/her skills to assist administrators and teachers with instructional resources, effective teaching strategies, and curriculum. He/she will model/demonstrate new instructional strategies and data driven guidance. He/she will facilitate school improvement professional learning opportunities that share in the vision of the school and aligns with school improvement goals. He/she will work with site administration and teachers to monitor accountability and sustainability of efforts and instructional outcomes consistent with local, state, and federal ESSA guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting and articulating the school's vision and mission
• Assisting school leadership in the writing and implementing of the school's improvement plan
• Coaching/mentoring teachers to support school leadership in ensuring lessons and classroom activities provide a variety of instructional strategies and grouping practices that engage students and allow multiple pathways for students to master the state academic standards
• Modeling and demonstrating effective lessons for teachers to improve teaching practices
• Assisting teachers in using various types of data to inform instruction
• Participating and working cooperatively to facilitate data discussions and professional learning communities
• Supporting teachers to promote consistent, systematic, focused, and responsive monitoring of student progress
• Supporting school leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school programs
• Assisting school leadership in the development and on-going implementation of professional development opportunities for teachers
• Working cooperatively with school leadership in the implementation of Governing Board policies and procedures and administrative regulations
• Collaborating with ADE Turnaround personnel and fully supporting the State Intervention mission and vision
• Present publicly with oral and written communication skills

Terms of Employment: Ten Months

Physical Requirements:

• Sit or stand for long periods of time
• Speak, hear, see, stand and walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment

Work Environment: Duties are primarily performed inside the classroom; however, monitoring of students in different areas of the school may be required as well.

Evaluation: In accordance with the governing board and appropriate procedural regulations. The site administrator will be responsible for completing the evaluation.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000

Benefits: This position includes health insurance and retirement benefits.