NE Quadrant Chief Area Instructional Leader

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

NE Quadrant Chief Area Instructional Leader

Department: Instruction

Unit: Executive Exempt

Wage: Compensation range listed is based on an average 1-15 years of experience as determined by Human Resources

Direct Supervisor: Deputy Superintendent of PreK-12 Learning and Leadership

JOB SUMMARY

This is an executive instructional position within the Learning and Teaching Department reporting to the Deputy Superintendent of PreK-12 Instruction. This position serves as instructional leader coach and supporter providing a direct connection to all district departments and programs. This position advocates for and informs building leaders as they lead their school community in providing a safe nurturing and inclusive environment for staff ensuring continuous improvement for each scholar. These efforts will align with the districts Strategic Plan and Vision for Excellence. The Chief Instructional Leader provides equitable instructional leadership on behalf of the district for the assigned area in service of our scholars and community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides day-to-day supervision of quadrant building instructional leaders to include coaching mentoring and evaluation of instructional leaders as aligned with the districts Strategic Plan and Vision for Excellence.
• Provides oversight to ensure that eachassigned school program and department is applying the districts instructional model(s) and programsas aligned to our Priority Scholar Outcomes.
• Provides oversight to ensure that eachinstructional leader andschool/programdevelop and implements a comprehensivebuilding level professional development plan focused on improving instructionandscholar learningbased on data and research.
• Provides oversight to ensure that eachinstructionalleaderand program/schoolimplementsthe districts MDEsFramework assesses scholars consistent with current standards and develops appropriate schedules to meet unique needs ofall of
• Oversees the districts building-based budget process. Ensures compliance with local(including our Standard Operating Procedures) state and federal laws rules regulations acts and codes.
• Provides specific timely and descriptive feedback supporting school leader growth.
• Monitors on compliance indicators.
• Monitors scholars teacher and schoolprogressregularly.
• Submits recommendations to the Deputy Superintendent for identifying staffing needs of building leaders. Assists in recruitment selection and recommendation of hiring of personnel.
• Reviews and monitors the building scholars data system for individual records of all scholars both in general education and those scholars receiving MTSS SE EL and 504 services.
• Oversees and manages the implementation of school policies standard operating proceduresand procedures to include special education needs.
• Stays abreast of all legal mandates governing both general and special education.
• Supports staff in effective instructional practices and curriculum implementation that increase access to the general curriculum for all scholars.
• Directs manages and implements on-goingprofessional development and learningto improve instructional delivery healthy culture and climate and to operationalize our Strategic Planin conjunction with other Cabinet members.
• Collaborates with peers and colleagues to ensure strategies and initiatives are coherent and effective.
• Gathers and analyzes data for the purpose of improving academic achievement Social Emotional Learningand scholar outcomes.
• Collaborates and works closely with theDeputy Superintendentand other Cabinet members to develop and implement strategies that will lead to academic success for all scholars while maintaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all.
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging teaching and learning theories change management theoriesand strategies supporting in-person and distance learning.
• Maintainsinclusivepositive cooperative and mutually respectful relationships with all administrative instructional staff scholarsand community stakeholders
• Title IX quadrant coordinator
• Consistently demonstrates dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in education or related leadership field.
• Seven years of successful educational administrative experience and/or relevant administrative experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Proven team leadership and problem solving (listen identify problem and collaboratively problem solve).
• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions that are consistent and fair within contractual guidelines and Board policies.
• Ability to work with diverse groups facilitate group discussions and teach adult learners.
• Ability to be a team leader plan and manage multiple projects and budgets.
• Attention to detail in composing typing and proofing materials establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Good to excellent spelling grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and oral communication skills.
• Recognition of adherence to the confidentiality requirements of the office and ability to maintain it at a high level.
• Knowledge of current issues problems and challenges faced by urban systems.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

DISTRICT MODIFICATION CLAUSE

The district may review and revise the job description and/or essential functions annually to align with meeting the needs of the district.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or

Required Experience:

Chief