Specialist, School Choice Pathways

Job Summary

Improves K-12 administrative oversightfor School Choice Pathways through coaching training and supporting enrichment teachers and site Directors.

Essential Functions

and delivers professional development for teachers in afterschool enrichment content and instructional strategies for the assigned after school sites

to develop an atmosphere of collaboration with team members schools and administrators to contribute to the districts mission and strategic plan of meeting student needs in enrichment.

support to after school staff in curriculum implementation instructional content use of instructional materials and strategies use of data to improve instruction by implementing coaching cycle (pre-conference model co-teach observe debrief). Assists in prioritizing actions to ensure those impacting student achievement are accomplished first.

schools with analysis of school class and student data and develops appropriate instructional strategies. Assists in the interpretation of progress monitoring data including how to adjust instruction to better meet the needs of students based upon data results.

the development and facilitation of professional learning communities.

in evaluation and selection of instructional materials equipment and supplies appropriate for district standards.

in development and implementation of in-service training for principals teachers and other school & district staff related to community engagement and parental involvement.

assistance related to computerized registration and evaluation.

as liaison with community organizations.

successful and continuous communication with parents; the community; school and district personnel and administrators regarding afterschool programs.

information to principals teachers and other school and district staff regarding research findings and practices of afterschool programs.

other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Masters degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years successful elementary and/or secondary classroom teaching experience. Experience conducting professional development.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of DCPS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and behavioral interventions including using a variety of teaching methods and positive behavior reinforcement appealing to different learners
• Working knowledge of professional development methodologies using a variety of in-service programs
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing email and calendar tool spreadsheet and presentation software skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong multi-media presentation development skills
• Ability to facilitate groups
• Ability to design and manage workflow and team activities
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Required Experience:

IC