Specialist-Central Office

Job Number:2018-5748
Specialist-Central Office
ERAC-Teaching, Learning & Leadership
0.500
FTE:
3.50
Hours Per Day:
Position Type: Continuing
Start Time:
End Time:
Salary: $28,184.00 - $55,622.00
Open Until Filled - To be considered for this position, please submit a
Closing Date:
completed online application and upload required documents on or before
this date.
Additional Information: The .5 Specialist will focus on strengthening access and success in advanced
course offerings (AP, College in the High School, etc.), working directly with
teachers, external partners, school-based coordinators, and leaders.
The salary range posted is based upon a full year of .5 FTE service. This
position's salary will be pro-rated based upon the start date.
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JOB TITLE: CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIALIST

GROUP: HEA BASE CONTRACT DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 180

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Plus additional days as provided by the HEA bargaining agreement

SUMMARY: The Central Office Specialist is an accomplished teacher who serves in a leadership role at the system level. A specialist provides expert consultation through facilitating collaboration, instructional coaching, and serving as a system leader across a variety of roles. The Central Office Specialist sees her or his ongoing learning and development as essential to achieve equitable results for all students.

CONTEXT AND MISSION: Highline Public Schools serves approximately 19,000 students in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Boulevard Park and White Center in Washington State. In 2013, parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the district came together to develop a four-year strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for our students. We began a process to update the plan in Spring 2017, after reaching the target date set for most goals in the 2013-2017 strategic plan. The new plan will guide our work through 2023. The plan's promise is that every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. The strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation. * Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success. * Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction. * Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners. * Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Foster teacher growth through individualized support, including coaching * Build teacher understanding of content-specific instructional practices * Develop leadership capacity of others through gradual transfer of responsibility * Develop and maintain content-area frameworks * Lead work to deeply understand content area standards * Develop culturally responsive instructional practices and culturally responsive curriculum * Integrate language learning and differentiation in all subject areas * Provide support for literacy across content areas * Facilitate professional learning on the use of student data * Lead the use of formative and summative assessment data to support data-driven planning * Create and facilitate system-wide and school-based professional learning * Collaborate with specialists at the school and district level

JOB DESCRIPTION: CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIALIST * Convene and facilitate committees and teams * Connect and collaborate with families, community stakeholders, and other educational agencies * Support the design and implementation of instructional programs at the school and system level * Provide guidance and support for schools in implementing instructional programs * Maintain and communicate information about current program * Model leadership with a focus on racial equity * Review current literature and engage in research in specific content area * Provide direct student support Other Functions * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: WA State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate to subject area and grade level of assignment Three years successful teaching experience One year successful experience as a specialist or similar role



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:: Endorsement in content-specific area

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance First Aid and CPR certificate within 90 days of hire Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance

KNOWLEDGE OF: Understanding of classroom challenges and the teacher change process Standards Based Instruction Strong knowledge of inquiry-based strategies in instruction, specific to the subject area for the role Common Core Standards, and others according to specialty, including knowledge of the way key concepts and skills develop across grade levels Culturally responsive practices Language development, literacy and math assessment practices and their systematic use in planning Best practices for inclusion of ELL and special needs students in classroom activities Data literacy and familiarity with common data in content area specialty Adult learning principles Effective interpersonal skills Successful experience facilitating effective teacher teamwork dedicated to student progress Awareness of differences in communication and collaboration styles across staff and community Effective program design Effective communication strategies Racial inequities and their causes in education School board policies and procedures Highline Public Schools Specialist Central Office 2018 Page 2 of 4

JOB DESCRIPTION: CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIALIST

ABILITY TO: Model effective instructional practices for a teacher in the classroom, and reflect on those practices with teams of teachers outside the classroom Work independently and with minimal supervision Manage complex projects Incorporate culturally responsive practices Develop effective written guidance and public communication tools Model reflective cycles of instructional planning, observation and assessment Interpret, summarize, and plan with data Effectively facilitate professional development of teachers at a range of levels; Facilitate groups and lead others in professional learning Maintain strict confidentiality Create and deliver oral written presentations Form lasting, effective relationships with teachers, principals, and other colleagues built on trust and mutual respect Engage and effectively communicate with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds Engage in conversation addressing racial equity Grow quickly into a challenging role, and engage in ongoing professional learning Operate a computer and the ability to learn and use various software programs Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director or Executive Director in Teaching, Learning and Leadership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. Highline Public Schools Specialist Central Office 2018 Page 3 of 4

JOB DESCRIPTION: CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIALIST

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Consolidated descriptions by Ex Dir Language Learning & Teacher Development and updated Context and Mission by Human Resources , 2018.04.19 Created by Human Resources from Differentiation Specialist description and input from Ex Dir Inclusive Educ., 2016.05.27 Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121; Civil Rights Act: Executive Director of Family Engagement and Student Support, 206.631.3100; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Health and Social Services, 206.631.3011 Highline Public Schools Specialist Central Office 2018 Page 4 of 4