Substitute Building Administrator - Wright/Nixon

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking an experienced administrator to lead and support school improvement efforts within Cedar Rapids. The role emphasizes building a climate conducive to student achievement and social, emotional, and behavioral growth, while maintaining strong relationships with staff, families, and the community.

The position requires ethical decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to guide curriculum, professional development, and evaluation to

Qualifications

• Master's in Educational Administration and Iowa 7-12 or K-12 principal licensure required.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads school improvement by fostering a culture of continuous improvement in student achievement and SEL.
• Establishes positive school/community relationships and communicates core values clearly.
• Directs budgeting, reporting, and compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Provides mentoring and evaluation for building staff to improve performance.
• Guides curriculum delivery and professional development aligned with district goals.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Leadership & mentoring

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Educational Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Essential Duties

• Leads the school learning organization by creating a climate and culture conducive to continuous improvement of student achievement and social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Establishes and fosters positive school/community relationships, and clearly communicates core values.
• Incorporates ethical principles in all decision‑making processes, and treats all members of the school community with fairness, equity, dignity and respect.
• Effectively communicates, uses consensus building and conflict resolution techniques, and problem solving skills
• Leads and engages stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school improvement plan.
• Monitors, evaluates and reports progress in student achievement and school improvement initiatives to stakeholders.
• Establishes and conveys high expectations for himself/herself, all employees, students, and colleagues.
• Positively impacts the performance of building employees through effective mentoring, supervision, and evaluation.
• Guides curriculum delivery and professional development that promotes a focus on student learning consistent with the District vision, mission, and goals.
• Participates in instructional decision‑making, and ensures the differentiation of instructional strategies, materials, and content to engage all students in learning.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, records, tests, and all other documentation required or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Prepares, submits and implements ethically, accurately, and efficiently the school budget and accounts if required.
• Works with appropriate district personnel in the effective and efficient operation of the school plant, food service, transportation, and accounting functions.
• Manages the implementation of a variety of bargained agreements with and for employees.
• Participates in child study and IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Maintains a safe learning and working environment, and responds to emergencies according to protocol.
• Oversees student co‑curricular, interscholastic, intramural, and social activities when necessary.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Hourly Rate

$60 per hour

Essential Skills / Aptitudes

• Provides active communication and positive relationships with all stakeholders including students, parents, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team member
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions, problem solve independently and with others, and take initiative.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and assume responsibility.
• Capable of representing the District in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, collegiality, and the ability to obtain and utilize additional training, if necessary.
• Aptitude for detail
• Must be able to successfully use, maintain, and manipulate Microsoft Office Professional Software (Excel, Access, Power Point and Word), Internet technology, and Outlook email software

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master's of Educational Administration and certification as an Iowa 7-12, or K-12 principal and evaluator approval licensure required. Administrative experience preferred.

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.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 arrive and leave as directed.

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 Human Resources at 319-558-2747.