Director of School Improvement & Accountability

Position Summary:

Guides principals and school leadership teams in the effective implementation of a systematic approach to improving education and learning for all children through the School Improvement Plan process. Is responsible for managing large research and evaluation projects; preparing and submitting accountability data and documents to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; organizing district-wide testing, analyzing testing and other student or school data.

Qualifications:

• Valid NC Principal License
• 3-5 year experience as a certified school staff member (ie. Classroom teacher, Counselor, Social Worker)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the ABSS Strategic Plan, Mission and Vision in order to lead the alignment of school improvement planning. 
• Experience coordinating and developing continuous improvement efforts.
• Knowledge of the School Improvement Planning platform.
• Thorough knowledge of program guidelines and professional standards related to assessment. 
• Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly; keep detailed records; effectively produce reports, letters, and memoranda; and to carry out complex tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as a support and liaison to schools in the school improvement process and meets with staff to assist in their development.
• Ensures effective implementation of all components of the school improvement plan, district goals, and accreditation processes.
• Monitors and supports progress towards the accomplishment of school improvement goals in partnership with the Executive Directors of Elementary, Middle, and High School.
• Gathers, prepares, and facilitates analysis of specific data needed to monitor the impact of improvement plans on student achievement.
• Monitors NCStar for progress, feedback in partnership with the Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary Schools, and submission of plans by deadlines.
• Submits accountability data and documents to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; and prepares and submits required reports for the district.
• Conducts statistical analyses; produces graphs, tables, and narrative summaries of data and statistical analysis results.
• Responds to requests for data and information from schools, departments, and administrators, providing timely and collaborative service; and makes oral and written presentations of data and analyses, as requested.
• Leads the district’s research review process. Convenes the Research Review Committee as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.