Director, Charter Schools

Job Summary

Assists in leading the Charter School Department. Supervises the application monitoring and maintenance of charter options including charter schools and other state mandated private and public school choice programs. Supervises the assignment of students to charter schools school boundaries and student enrollment database. Assists with writing and implementing large scale grants involving charter schools.

Essential Functions

1. Assists Assistant Superintendent with recruitment selection orientation training coaching counseling and discipline of charter office staff. Plans monitors appraises and reviews staff job contributions to planning development delivery follow-up and evaluation of Charter School services.
2. Provides support vision and oversight for all Charter School programs.
3. Communicates policies rules and procedures governing the districts school choice charter options to the public. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the administration School Board and the community regarding charter schools and pupil placement.
4. Oversees Charter Programs and assists charter operators and their governing boards.
5. Oversees the application implementation and evaluation for charter programs.
6. Develops budgets for charter office operations and oversees the distribution of district and federal funds for charter schools.
7. Conducts site reviews and visits to magnet choice and charter schools.
8. Reviews and updates District staff on legislation regarding Charter Schools.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Masters degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years successful supervisory or administrative experience at the school or central office with increasing levels of responsibility. Knowledge of school board policies; state and federal laws related to school choice options and pupil assignment; curriculum development; and current trend in charter school design and implementation. Demonstrated knowledge and/or ability with technology fiscal affairs GIS software and school boundaries. Must have grant management background. Management experience with Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of school board policies; district rules and guidelines; and state and federal laws related to school choice options and pupil assignment
Knowledge of curriculum development theories and practices
Knowledge of current trends in charter school design and implementation
Knowledge of student tracking systems and methodologies associated with student assignment
Knowledge of school boundaries
Knowledge of budget procedures
Strong word processing spreadsheet presentation GIS and database software skills
Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong business acumen skills
Strong supervisory management skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to develop and manage organizational budget
Ability to communicate to management upwards and downwards
Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
Ability to design workflows and procedures;
Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
Ability to manage team activities
Ability to analyze complex data

Required Experience:

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