Guidance Instructional Specialist, Senior Annual Eligibility Pool, 202627 SY

SUMMARYTo assist the site administrator in the organization and administration of the school. To assist district administration in key leadership DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssumes appropriate designated duties in collaboration with and in the absence of the site administrator(s). Assists the site administrator(s)in the organization management and administration of the school in the following areas:a. Implementation of the school and Districts instructional program(s).b. Determination of school and community needs as they relate to the instructional of all auxiliary services within the counseling and discipline of of any additional school activities assigned by site administrator(s).Assists the site administrator(s) in establishing effective interpersonal relationships among the members of the school community staff and student body. Assists the site administrator(s) in communicating school and District goals procedures and objectives to the community staff and student body. Assists the site administrator(s) in obtaining the involvement of staff students parents and community in establishing school goals. Assists the site administrator(s) in providing leadership and guidance in adjusting the schools program and procedures to the requirements of the individual students needs. Assists the teachers in effective methods of motivating good behavior and maintaining student guidance services as preventative discipline attendance guidance and academic files as appropriate. Screens Student Study Team referrals and initiates appropriate action as with the development coordination and supervision of student with student parents teachers and agencies as with early intervention strategies for students with special the site administrator(s) in conducting informal and formal classroom observations of the site administrator(s) in preparing and administering performance appraisals of classified and certificated the site and District administration in key leadership projects including curriculum development assessments data analysis personnel budgets and staff other duties as may be assigned by the site and/or District administrator(s).QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge and Skills: Requires knowledge of organizational principles and practices. Must have knowledge of laws Board policies rules and regulations that pertain to student discipline attendance and transfers. Must demonstrate strong organizational skills principles and practices. Requires knowledge of appropriate grade level curricula resources and instructional practices. Requires knowledge of appropriate classroom management strategies. Must demonstrate knowledge of State testing requirements and procedures. Requires knowledge of guidance and counseling objectives principles and procedures. Abilities: Requires the ability to implement the school instructional program. Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff students parents and the public contacted in the performance of duties. Requires the ability to identify and determine the basic nature of students problems and needs evaluate their relative urgency and take action to alleviate the problems. Must be able to supervise the work of subordinate personnel and develop and conduct appropriate staff development meetings. Must be able to conduct informal and formal classroom observations of teachers. Must be able to speak clearly to articulate a message to both small and large groups. Requires the ability to write effectively to produce letters documents and newsletter articles. Must be able to assist site and District administration in additional administrative duties related to key leadership projects. Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelors Degree and demonstrated leadership qualities and potential through participation in such activities as school management student discipline committee work and/or special projects outside of the classroom. Three years of successful public or private teaching experience and/or equivalent service is and Certificates: A valid California K-12 teaching credential a valid Administrative Services Credential and a valid California Drivers License are required. A Masters Degree is desired.