628B - FACILITATOR OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

 

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Title I

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides administrative management and oversight of the Title I School Improvement process and leadership and support to campuses involved in the School Improvement Stages.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Certification

  1. Bachelor’s Degree, with appropriate state certification

  2. Master’s degree

  3. Administrative Credential

Special Knowledge and Skills

  1. Possess knowledge and understanding of technology and its importance in the educational process to enhance student services/programs.

  2. Possess knowledge of computers, networks, multimedia, and educational software programs.

  3. Manages educational programs and administrative functions.

  4. Share vision of district’s commitment of technology in the classroom.

  5. Possess basic understanding of the impact of technology in assigned curricular areas.

  6. Possess understanding of Technology Applications and TEKS for students and working knowledge of computer lab instructional strategies.

Experience:

  1. Three Year Teaching Experience

  2. Campus or district level leadership experience.

  3. Experience in Title I program management.

  4. Successful project management and staff development experience.

SUPERVISES: Clerical Staff

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative/Professional; Pay Grade 3; 226 days Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Funded through Title I Stimulus Funds

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
 

 

Administrative Leadership

1.       

 Coordinate completion & submission of NCLB Title I School Improvement and School.

2.       

 Improvement Academy Application and Compliance Reports.

3.       

 Obtain information, data, and all forms necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Title I School Improvement and School Improvement Academy applications.

4.       

 Obtain and evaluate findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instructional program effectiveness.

5.       

 Coordinate with campus principals to ensure compliance with reservation of funds for parental involvement and professional development activities.

  6.      

 Review campus two-year school improvement plans to ensure inclusion of 10 Title I components and school improvement and academy guidelines.

7.       

 Evaluate effectiveness of instructional program for School Improvement Campuses and District program support and provide recommendations.

8.       

 Coordinate parent notifications for schools that may be identified for school improvement for upcoming school.

9.       

 Coordinate parent notifications for school choice for schools identified in Stage 1 of School Improvement.

10.   

 Coordinate parent notifications for Supplemental Education Services (SES) for schools identified in Stage 2 or above of School Improvement.

11.   

 Attend School Improvement Introductory Meetings, school improvement conference and  SES Management System training.

12.   

 Recruit student participation in SES services through mailings, parent meetings, public notice, radio, etc.

13.   

 Contact SES Providers for students accepting SES services, contract with SES Providers, review student learning plans for SES, and manage student services for SES.

14.   

 Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Campus Support

15.   

 Prepare in conjunction with campus principal, budgets for Title I School Improvement and School Improvement Academy Grants for campuses identified for school improvement.

16.   

 Work with campuses on campus improvement planning, resources, and evaluation.

17.   

 Consider and evaluate all requests from school personnel for projects and programs requiring Title I School Improvement and School Improvement Academy funds.

18.   

 Monitor all campus level purchases made with Title I School Improvement and School Improvement Academy funds.

19.   

 Conduct in-service education workshops in the writing of performance objectives, the drafting of project proposals, and the interpreting of specifications for Title I School Improvement and School Improvement Academy funding.

 

Personal Skills

  20. 

Demonstrate highly effective organizational skills.

 21.   

 Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

 22.   

 Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills.

 23.   

 Possess problem solving techniques and practice.

 

 Technical Skills

  24.   

 Coordinate completion & submission of NCLB Consolidated Compliance Reports.

25. 

 Participate in the drafting of project proposals and reports, including the writing and developing of program goals, objectives and budget for school improvement programs.

  26.   

 Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, related to the school improvement process, including required financial reports to TEA.

   27.     

 Manages and oversees all user data required for effective program implementation.

28.

Prepares and presents a variety of comprehensive reports and project summaries.

 

Equipment Used:

 

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Communicating effectively with persons having very high or very low technological knowledge. Reading, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written, maintain emotional control under stress; ability to coordinate and facilitate district-wide curriculum instructional technology projects; managing high levels of stress when technology becomes inoperative; expecting and reflecting the highest expectations.
Physical demands/environmental factors: Staying focused and organized; using computer for prolonged periods of time.

 

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  07/09 SR