Coordinator of Talent Development (Interim Contract)
- Employer
- Stamford Public Schools
- Location
- Stamford, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Human Resources, Specialist / Coordinator
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Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
9/29/2022
Location:
Stamford, CT
Date Available:
2022-2023 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
General Statement:
The Coordinator of Talent Development is responsible for managing the substitute function; student teacher, intern, and residency programs; employee mentoring programs; employee evaluation programs; employee mandated trainings; orientation and onboarding programs; training and development programs; and staff recognition programs.
The Coordinator of Talent Development reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources and Talent Development.
Major Responsibilities:
Coordinates all aspects of the following areas:
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
Qualifications:
Union:
Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)
Work Year:
In keeping with contracts for SAU
Salary:
Per SAU Contract
Procedure for Filing an Application:
Online application is required.
Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a three letters of reference to the interview committee.
Administration
Date Posted:
9/29/2022
Location:
Stamford, CT
Date Available:
2022-2023 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
General Statement:
The Coordinator of Talent Development is responsible for managing the substitute function; student teacher, intern, and residency programs; employee mentoring programs; employee evaluation programs; employee mandated trainings; orientation and onboarding programs; training and development programs; and staff recognition programs.
The Coordinator of Talent Development reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources and Talent Development.
Major Responsibilities:
Coordinates all aspects of the following areas:
- Substitute Function
- Substitute Screening and Selection Process - Uses data driven analysis to determine the substitute staffing needs of the District. Determines candidate eligibility based upon state and district requirements. Assesses an applicant's ability to function as a professional substitute teacher in the classroom. Develops screening criteria to provide classrooms with qualified professional substitute staff. Keeps abreast of Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements for substitute staffing.
- Substitute Orientation and Onboarding Programs - Supervises Human Resources Information Systems staff to ensure adherence to SPS onboarding guidelines; develops and implements an interactive orientation as part of the onboarding process; coordinates building specific orientation sessions with school-based administrators.
- Substitute Training and Development Program - Develops and implements substitute training and development programs based on district need and feedback from building administration; serves as a resource to substitutes who are interested in pursuing a career as an educator or in obtaining Connecticut educator certification; ensures performance management concerns are appropriately addressed.
- Long-Term Substitute Program - Posts vacancies on applicant tracking system; coordinates with building administrators in identification of qualified long-term substitutes; ensures substitute management system accurately reflects substitute assignments; ensures compliance with Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) certification regulations and Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board (TRB) post-retirement re-employment regulations; completes state reporting for long-term substitutes as required.
- Student Teacher, Intern, and Residency Programs
- Student Teaching and Internship Programs - Manages and coordinates with teacher preparation programs; organizes the placements within all schools; provides support for and monitors students-teachers and interns for the duration of their assignments.
- Teacher Residency Programs - Manages the selection and placement of teacher residents and mentors and ensures alignment with the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) or other third-party residency program requirements; monitors the progress of teacher residents in collaboration with CREC or other third-party residency programs; acts as the District liaison with CREC or other third-party residency programs.
- Employee Mentoring Programs
- Teacher Mentoring Program - Manages and oversees Teacher Induction and Mentoring program (TEAM) as prescribed by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
- Administrator Mentor Program - Manages and oversees the mentor and induction program for newly hired administrators. Collaborates with Cooperative Educational Services (CES) to provide a training series for their Administrator Induction program.
- Employee Evaluation Programs
- Employee Evaluation Program - Defines performance objectives for all employees using established evaluation plans, including PGDE plan and other evaluation systems for non-certified employees; monitors review and management of appraisal systems; reviews performance programs. Acts as the District's subject matter expert on evaluation plans.
- Manages Evaluation Information System.
- Employee Mandated Trainings
- Manages District's Annual Mandated Training Program.
- Manages Mandated Training Information System.
- Manages Other Training Programs as needed.
- Orientation and Onboarding Programs
- Orientation Programs - Plans and executes employee orientation programs ensuring new employees are effectively introduced to the organization and its existing employees; examines and evaluates the performance of these orientation programs; executes these programs on the ground level.
- On-boarding Programs - Creates and maintains employee on-boarding programs through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become effective organizational members in their assigned roles; assesses the performance and effectiveness of employee on-boarding programs; examines the performance of on-boarding program through feedback and reviews from the new employees.
- Training and Development Programs
- Administrator Aspirant Program - Collaborates with third-party organizations to implement programs at the district level for teachers interested in developing the necessary skills and knowledge needed for leadership positions.
- District Training and Development Program - Develops and implements training and development programs based on district and employee needs.
- Staff Recognition Programs
- Annual Staff Appreciation Week Events - Manages and supports staff recognition programs; coordinates with outside vendors; plans events and services to engage and reward staff.
- Annual Retirement Event - Plans and organizes an end of year event recognizing retirees and honorees working collaboratively with the Stamford Educators Association and outside vendors.
- Annual Teacher and Para-educator of the Year Event - Works collaboratively with committees to implement a yearlong process of nominating, selecting and honoring staff.
- Program Operations
- Prepares, administers, and oversees talent development budget and monitors cost-effectiveness.
- Trains and advises district staff on talent development practices and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all federal/state/local laws and regulations, and recommended best practices, regarding talent development.
- Program Evaluation
- Collects, analyzes, and reports on stakeholder feedback related to talent development programs.
- Establishes systems to monitor, examine, and evaluate talent development program effectiveness.
- Collects and analyzes data.
- Prepares reports and metrics associated with the talent development programs.
- Keeps well informed about current trends and best practices for talent development.
- Refines the talent development programs based on trends and best practices.
- Communicates trends throughout the district.
- Other Duties
- Coordinates with and responds to Board of Education, City Departments and City Boards as needed. Coordination with Teaching and Learning required.
- Performs additional duties as assigned
- Supervises the following:
- Support Staff as needed
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Commitment to creating schools that provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student.
- Familiarity with talent development practices.
- Familiarity with mentoring and evaluation systems.
- Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Ability to use technology to support systems and programs.
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to public schools.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports.
- Ability to prepare complex oral and written reports.
- Ability to read and understand complex material.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Self-directed with attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies.
- High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
- Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.
Qualifications:
- CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092).
- A minimum of three (3) years of extensive and progressively responsible experience in administration and instructional services
- Experience in labor relations in an educational setting, preferred.
- Experience in talent development, preferred.
- Experience in an urban district, preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in Stamford Public Schools' strategic focus areas
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Stamford Board of Education may find appropriate
Union:
Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)
Work Year:
In keeping with contracts for SAU
Salary:
Per SAU Contract
Procedure for Filing an Application:
Online application is required.
Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a three letters of reference to the interview committee.
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