School Improvement Specialist

Job Summary This position is responsible for overseeing the improvement of school functions including, accreditation, academic curriculum and behavioral intervention programs, tutorial activities as we;; as parent engagement activities; analyzing assessment data as it relates to the school, to individual student achievement, and to the improvement of instruction; ensure the required annual reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner, coordinating personal development for the instructional staff. Has oversight and implementation of Restorative Justice education. Performs duties under the supervision of the principal. (Three-year comprehensive school improvement grant.) Duties and Responsibilities: Studies federal legislation, projects and programs for the opportunities they offer for education grants, entitlements, and allocations relevant to the needs of the school. Informs, interprets and recommends to the Principal the effect of current and impending federal legislation. Works with committees, teachers, principals and others in specific programs, projects and courses of action. Serves as School Testing Coordinator; and assumes all responsibilities associated with preparing, coaching, implementing, monitoring and supervising all academic testing (K-8); developing and analyzing assessment data as it relates to the school, to individual student achievement, and to the improvement of instruction for all assessment programs. Assist with analyzing assessment data as it relates to the school, to individual student achievement, and to the improvement of instruction. Facilitate curriculum development, and review and collaborate with the Principal to assure implementation of curricula into the classrooms. Develop and direct implementation of elementary to middle school and middle school to high school transition programs with counseling staff. Assist with training instructional staff for aligning lesson plans to standards and/or school goals. Assist and train instructional staff on how to increase/emphasize rigor within the classroom. Monitor and improve classroom/childrens computer training programs. Coordinate professional and paraprofessional staff development and training based on staff and school needs. Obtains information, data, and application forms necessary to fulfill the requirements of school improvement documents and applications. Implement and have oversight of the Restorative Justice education program. Oversee/monitor state and school-wide standardized testing and assessment procedures, protocols and results. Develops and provides standardized testing and assessment data summaries, historical trends and progress for internal (students, teachers and principals) purposes. Work with Principal on developing peer teams (as well as purpose). Advises administration, teachers and peer teams concerning student and/or classroom academic achievement, with strategies to improve progress. Works with school-based data teams to allow for collaboration among teachers. Works with Special Education Coordinator to ensure student success for students in the referral process. Works with teachers to develop and ensure implementation of 504 accommodation plans. Establish practices and procedures for receiving and processing testing materials. Prepares annual evaluation reports for the superintendent of school improvement plan. Serves as a trained facilitator for the school. Compiles and maintains written records and reports on results of all school improvement Programs/Curriculum and disseminates this information to appropriate entities. Participates in administrative team meetings. Works cooperatively with the leadership team. Serves on committees established by the principal. Coordinates the school reform and improvement efforts. Works closely with the school principal and teachers in curriculum development. Align the curriculum guide o the selected state standards. Does research for administration for educational practices and disseminates information. Assess various school programs to include student achievement, learning styles, teaching styles, and effective school operations. Develop a database for school improvement. Must be able to utilize and recommend research based academic programs to principal, i.e., textbooks, instructional programs. []{st=""}