Senior Administrator to the Area Superintendent- Southwestern Area

Overview

POSITION TITLE

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Senior Administrator to Area Superintendent

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Office of Chief of Schools

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, North Carolina

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator-Band 3

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Area Superintendent

SUPERVISES

Indirectly 20-25 School Improvement Processors

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

WORK HOURS

Regular Business Hours (Minimum five day, forty hours work week)

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Collaborates with schools in the implementation of district initiatives aligned with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Board goals and strategic focus areas. Serves as a liaison and support for schools in strategic work targeted to improve and raise student achievement while assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) and ongoing continuous improvement processes. Supports the Area Superintendents with leadership development for district and school leaders.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of innovative research-based instructional practices;
• Extensive knowledge of continuous improvement process;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point; and cloud-based systems (e.g. Google Apps, Wikis, etc.);
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills;
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to gather and analyze data, from a variety of database systems in order to present recommendations in an easily understood, reportable format;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, school system staff, and the public.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Five years K-12 teaching experience;
• Leadership experience in facilitating the SIP process;
• Experience designing and delivering professional development.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in a teaching area;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an administrative license area of School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with and guides school leaders to ensure continuous improvement processes are aligned with district goals and strategic focus areas as reflected in the WCPSS Strategic Plan and that school-based plans include metrics for measuring progress in attaining identified goals and processes; ensures compliance/adherence to state mandates on SIP.

Guides schools’ ongoing monitoring processes and provide feedback, tools, and resources to effectively measure student and school outcomes through frequent communication and school visits. Attends school improvement meetings regularly and consults with district personnel to support school improvement teams.

Guides school leaders in establishing school improvement framework, processes and timelines that support and assists schools’ work in the planning and development of SIPs within WCPSS Board Policy and state legislation.

Designs and facilitates ongoing professional development for SIP chairs and school leaders to support them in leading and facilit