Site Administrator – Project Graduation- Part Time

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is looking for a qualified individual to oversee the daily operations of the Project Graduation high school site for at-risk students. This role involves supervising the staff, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring adherence to educational policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field, have significant teaching experience, and preferably possess a Tennessee Administrative License. Strong management skills and the ability to resolve conflicts are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years teaching or training experience required.
• Experience in management and administration of educational programs preferred.
• Counseling or Teaching License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and administration of Project Graduation high school site.
• Supervise educational program and site staff.
• Ensure adherence to policies and legal regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program administration

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work

Tennessee Administrative License

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations and administration of assigned Project Graduation high school site for at-risk students. Supervises the educational program at that site location. Establishes the process for recruiting, screening, selecting, placement and follow-up of at-risk students in the program.
• Supervises assigned site staff of part-time teachers and administrative staff. Collaborate with site location support staff for issues such as security.
• Conducts teacher, administrative staff and parent orientations. Ensures that all Project Graduation policies are effectively explained and implemented.
• Ensures program and policy adherence to organizational standards and legal regulations. Makes sure staff maintains appropriate records. Accurately prepares required reports in a timely manner. Keeps Manager of Project Graduation informed on events and activities of an unusual nature and on routine matters of accountability.
• Ensures that the facility and grounds are functional and that the policies and procedures designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff are correctly followed. Makes sure that teachers staff and students have access to necessary building facilities such as bathroom, copy room, and concessions area.
• Receives and responds to questions, concerns and complaints from teachers, parents/guardian and students. Maintains effective relationships with staff, students and parents. Works to resolve administrative, instructional and behavioral problems, questions and concerns according to Tennessee law, district policy, and Project Graduation policies and procedures.
• Assists staff with student-related issues. Maintains high standards of student conduct which focuses on prevention, communication with parents and high expectations of students; enforces discipline as necessary, complying with due process and rights of students in a manner consistent with Tennessee law, district policy and Project Graduation policies and procedures.
• Serves as a substitute for teachers and administrative staff members when necessary. Evaluates lesson plans.
• Maintains a system for textbook accountability at the assigned site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of teaching or training experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or paid, exempt level directly relevant experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position for a total of eight (8) years. Master degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field preferred. Five (5) years of progressive professional responsibility for management and administration of educational programs experience preferred. Tennessee Administrative License required. Counseling or Teaching License preferred.

Degree Equivalency Formula

• Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.
• Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.