TITLE: Instructional Improvement Officer, Elementary - Anticipated Vacancy 2019/2020

LOCATION: Central Office

Special Instructions: Upload a resume, cover letter, and three current letters of recommendations. Review of all documents requested will begin prior to the deadline of March 15, 2019.

JOB GOAL: To support the school district in the full implementation of Diploma+ and the District Continous Improvement Plan that results in the achievement of the district's indicators of success. Under little or no direct supervision, performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in directing the operation of schools. Employee should exhibit knowledge and skills in effective leadership, strategic planning and change leadership, management, human resource development, and customer service. Further, the employee should exhibit dispositions that reflect a valuing of diversity and equity. Employee is responsible for implementing the district's mission in the assigned schools, and improving achievement within those assigned areas. Employee is accountable for connecting assigned schools with the communities of the assigned district by participating in community organizations, community functions and extra-curricular activities. Employee will be expected to be highly visible in the communities of the assigned schools. Employee creates operational processes, plans and coordinates programs for schools, conducts observations of the schools, assists and advises principals, and evaluates the principals annually. Employee is also responsible for handling community concerns regarding schools and for working with community agencies to jointly address those concerns. Employee is a direct report to the Chief of Schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and evaluates principals; serves as liaison between principals and the Chief of Schools; works with principals to resolve school-based concerns and problems; assists principals and teachers in striving for maximum student achievement.
• Associates with students, teachers, principals, directors, superintendents, the Board of Education, business leaders, consultants and parents, receiving suggestions, advice and general feedback on the operations of schools; helps ensure an open line of communication across the school system hierarchy, bringing insight from all levels to incorporate in policy and decision making.
• Conducts on-site observations of assigned schools in the system; provides feedback, support and suggestions to principals; conducts and documents formal evaluations of principals.
• Assists principals with decision making and problem solving; plans and develops programs to be implemented across assigned schools; assists in the implementation of district initiatives; monitors the results of programs implemented; develops policies, standards and a vision for assigned schools.
• Attends meetings and participates in KCKPS related activities at the request of the Superintendent and/or Chief of Schools; provides input into long range improvement plans; monitors the development and implementation of school improvement plans; stays abreast of directions coming from the Superintendent and/or Chief of Schools and initiates the implementation of those directions in the schools.
• Publicly responds to concerns of the Community regarding schools; coordinates with community agencies to address the problems and needs of schools and their students.
• Supervises principals, including evaluating, assigning special duties, monitoring attendance and travel reports, and granting leave. Recommends hiring and dismissal to Superintendent.
• Supervises the work of school principals, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards; advises and assists subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems as situations arise. Participates in budget decisions at the district level; oversees expenditures for assigned schools.
• In collaboration with Human Resources supports the development and implementation of professional practice standards that result in highly effective principals and teachers in every classroom.
• Support the principals with the implementation of the Growth Model instrument.
• Develop and facilitate the professional development of principals and teacher leaders in collaboration with the Chief of Schools and the Instructional Support Team.
• Supports summer school and extended learning opportunities in collaboration with the Instructional Support Team.
• Performs other work duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Education Administration or related educational field.
• Earned or working toward District Leadership license in Kansas.
• Minimum five (5) years of successful administration experience, building level preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience as a classroom teacher. Minimum five (5) years' experience as a school principal; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success as a leader in school improvement.
• Demonstrates effective implementation of school improvement and effective instructional strategies.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

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, walk, stand, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 Days
SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned by the Chief of Schools
SALARY: Based on KCKPS Salary Schedule for Administrators
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORT TO: Chief of Schools
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the KCKPS Board of Education policy
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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.

Primary Location:
Central Office and Training Center

Salary Range:
Per Year

Shift Type:
Full-Time