Location:Hattie Mae White
Department:Chief of Strategic Initiatives
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range:$85,000.00-$105,000.00
JOB SUMMARY
This position will work with a high performing collaborative team focused on providing all students with opportunities to experiential learning preparing them for a Year 2030 world and workforce mastering competencies in informational literary, critical thinking, problem solving, communications, creativity, and collaboration.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Dyad Team, development, and implementation of the TFS-TX experiential learning program for grades 6th - 8th
• Leading and hiring a team of Dyad consultant's subject matter experts to ensure the transfer of knowledge, skills, and perspectives in extraordinary subject areas
• Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping and reporting of invoicing for consultants' payroll
• Oversee team of Dyad consultants in a high-performance environment
• Maintain robust pipeline of candidates for Dyad consultant positions to ensure choice for students
• Writing curriculum for elective student courses incorporating project-based learning
• Writing curriculum for elective student courses incorporating 21st century skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, virtual reality, graphic design, and communication

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Tracking 6th - 8th grade students in multiple school systems to ensure Dyad course and experiential requirements are met before students move up to the next grade level
• Working with parents and community programs to verify student enrollment and involvement in local organizations, clubs, and volunteer opportunities
• Developing and piloting experiential learning programs for students
• Organizing community events to showcase student work and talent
• Assisting in the development of afterschool and summer programs for students
• Develop, implement, and provide budget accountability for field trips for students' grades 6th - 8th. This will include local field trips, as well as overnight and international field trips
• Creating and developing efficient and effective workflows, protocols, and processes
• Ensure security, maintenance, and inventory of program equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3-5 years
Preference given to those with experience in successfully implementing an experiential learning program for students.
Preference given to individuals with experience in data analysis and creation of workflows and protocols.
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
• Knowledge of K-12 instructional strategies and standards
• Passion for education and a kids-first mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage multiple complex projects
• Strategic and tactical project management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively as a team or independently
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance culture
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees, but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing typically involves monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude, but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked and is normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other departments.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Ability to travel to multipe school sites.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.