What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Communication Specialist Job at Cedar Rapids Community School District position at Cedar Rapids Community School District?
Academic Communication Specialist JobID : 13513
- Position Type :
Specialist / Supervisor / Technician / Specialist
10 / 17 / 2024
ELSC
ASAP
Department : Academic Curriculum Department
Reports to : Chief Academic Officer
Position Overview
The Academic Communications Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the Academic Curriculum Departments efforts to communicate key initiatives, success stories, and strategic plans to internal and external stakeholders. The specialist will work closely with the Chief Academic Officer to organize and track academic initiatives, gather supporting data, and ensure that the Communications Department is kept informed of progress and outcomes. This position is critical in shaping the narrative around academic excellence and aligning messaging to strengthen the districts reputation and enrollment growth.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff, and students
REASONING ABILITY :
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and / or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type / word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push / pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee to arrive and leave as directed and will require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
