SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Salary Schedule

To provide professional learning and support through professional learning communities, induction, coaching and leadership, and community partners to increase capacity of schools and district departments in order to achieve the district goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Administration and Supervision.
2. Certification in Educational Leadership.
3. Five (5) years of teaching with effective or higher evaluations.
4. A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with emphasis on professional learning activities for adults. Experience as an Assistant Principal preferred
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the skills and competencies required to be successful in the teaching profession and parent and community engagement. Ability to plan, organize, and implement events, trainings and programs. Must possess research skills to gather the latest information pertaining to Best Instructional Practices. Ability to respond to inquiries or concerns from teachers, employees, Florida Department of Education, or administrators. Interpret and enforce school board policies , administrative rules and the Orange County Schools Administrative Pool Process. Analyze data, communicate information, and formulate alternative solutions to problems.  Ability to work and communicate effectively both orally and through written communication with people to focus resources (both human and financial) toward the achievement of district expected results.

REPORTS TO:

Director - Leadership Development and/or Principal on Assignment

SUPERVISES:

None

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:

Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position.  Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, Copier

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Describes physical conditions of this position.

Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Physical activities of this position.  Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.

Percentage

70     Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.

10     Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

10     Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

5       Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.

5       Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

5       Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.

80     Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.

70     Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

90     Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.

90     Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.

90     Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.

Note:  Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions.  Activities occur inside and outside.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manifests a professional code of ethics and values.
• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Models the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.
• Support all functions and services in the Leadership Development Program consistent with district goals, and, with and through staff, develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for each unit for which he/she is responsible.
• Supports all functions and services of the OCPS Administrative Pool Process.
• Analyzes district, state and federal regulations and procedures.
• Communicates closely with state and federal DOE and/other institutions regarding reports and/or district issues.
• Develops presentations designed to promote the teaching profession and to market the Professional Development Certification Program and the Administrative Pool Process.
• Develops and implement a training program and materials for the Leadership Development program.
• Develops and maintains statistical reports related to the district’s Leadership Development programs.
• Communicates with leadership development to ensure cohesive transition from the Aspiring Leadership program to gain entrance into the OCPS Administrative Pool Process.
• Reports critical issues related to the Professional Development Certification Program and National Board Teacher Certification Program to the Director of Professional Development Services. Provides technical assistance and support to teachers and Administrative Pool Process.
• Provides current training and best practices for the aspiring leaders program, coaches and mentors.
• Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
• Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
• Develops leadership in subordinates.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
• Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Essential Performance Responsibilities

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Non-bargaining Unit Compensation Plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.