URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116
TITLE: School Improvement TeamLeaders
LOCATION: 6th Grade Center 4 positions available)
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and Director of Equity and School Improvement
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Principal and the Director of Equity and School Improvement the School Improvement Team Member will:
- Collaborative Leadership:
- Collaborate with the building administrative team teachers and Central Office personnel to ensure compliance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements for designated schools.
- Actively participate in fostering distributive leadership within the school empowering colleagues to engage in shared decisionmaking.
- Professional Development:
- Lead and facilitate professional development sessions aligned with the schools improvement plan and district curriculum.
- Develop coordinate and implement schoolbased professional development opportunities that support student growth and instructional improvement.
- Data Analysis and Planning:
- Analyze school performance data to identify trends measure student growth and develop actionable strategies for improvement.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan to address areas of need and prioritize student success.
- SolutionsOriented Mindset:
- Approach challenges with a positive attitude and a commitment to finding practical actionable solutions that support school improvement goals.
- Foster a culture of innovation and openness to change among staff members.
- Communication and Support:
- Serve as a liaison between teachers administrators and Central Office personnel to ensure clear and effective communication.
- Act as a resource for staff regarding instructional practices supportive of school goals and curriculum and district improvement initiatives maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Provide guidance to staff regarding ISBE or school improvement requirements and deadlines.
- Team Participation:
- Attend all scheduled School Improvement Team and district school improvement meetings led by building or district administration. The expected amount of hours of meeting time or work completion per month will be 46.
- Actively contribute to discussions planning and the of initiatives aimed at achieving school improvement goals.
- ISBE Compliance:
- Ensure all school improvement initiatives and practices align with ISBE requirements and deadlines.*Designated Schools
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of school improvement expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices.
- Strong data analysis and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to lead professional development activities and form collaborative professional relationships with colleagues.
- Experience in supporting colleagues and administrators with goal attainment
- Current Urbana School District #116 Employee
LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License orParaprofessional License
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- This is a stipend position paid at the rate of $2000 annually (Curriculum Implementation Teachers andUniversal Team Leader (PBIS) are not eligiblefor this stipend)
- Requires at least a oneyear commitment for theschool year.
- Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
- This is an exempt position.
- This is a stipend position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative role. The stipend position does not interfere with other stipend responsibilities.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Boards policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.
START DATE: June 1 2025
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CREATED: January 2025