What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Projects for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement position at Providence School District?
The Director of Special Projects for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement will work closely with the Senior Advisor to the Superintendent, members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and other divisions and departments across the Providence Public School District to transform school and District processes in service of accelerated student achievement.
The Director of Special Projects for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement is charged with the progress-monitoring of high priority District projects and management of timelines as they relate to internal and external deadlines for District deliverables. The Director of Special Projects for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement will progress monitor the Turnaround Action Plan initiatives and look for opportunities to develop systems and improve service for students, staff, families, and community members while increasing transparency and accountability across the District.
- College degree from an accredited educational institution required
- Master’s degree preferred
Below is a limited listing of roles and responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
- Work closely with the Senior Advisor to the Superintendent to monitor implementation of Turnaround Action Plan initiatives
- Work closely with the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and Cabinet to ensure alignment and timeliness of District priorities.
- Work closely with network and department heads, District staff, students and families, and external stakeholder to identify areas for improvement and increased efficiency, return on investment and transparency.
- Collaborate with District staff to design and implement improvement strategies.
- Support implementation of Turnaround Action Plan improvement initiatives across the District.
- Identify and support implementation of improved policies and procedures to support District goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated relevant work experience with high-level leaders such as superintendents, executive cabinet leaders, non-profit and/or community representatives or equivalent positions.
- Demonstrated track record of success in leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives; coalition- and relationship-building across diverse groups of stakeholders; and thriving in an achievement-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in an urban school district preferred.
- Ability to manage and complete projects with attention to detail, demonstrating strong organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to skillfully navigate existing political structures/systems.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and move others into action to achieve goals.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Ability to work successfully alone or on a team.
- Ability to coach, coordinate, and lead teams.
- Ability to develop personnel and maximize staff capacity.
- Ability to communicate new and innovative ideas or concepts and to keep key stakeholders informed of work and progress.
- Strong communication skills (oral, written) and ability to tailor a message for the audience, context, and mode of communication.
- Ability to establish clear expectations, deliverables and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuasively sell ideas.
- Superior analytical skills including data generation, collection, use, and presentation.
- You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
- Bilingual Preferred
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
Salary : $100,726 - $114,715
