Teacher & Leader Development Administrator (49%)

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is seeking a part-time Teacher and Leadership Development Administrator (49%) to provide district-level leadership and coordination for teacher induction, new teacher orientation, leadership evaluation, and summer learning programs.

The role reports to the Chief Academic Officer and requires a Master’s degree, Georgia Educational Leadership certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a job-related area is required.
• Georgia certification in Educational Leadership is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Routine physical activities are part of the role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teacher and school leader evaluation processes with HR, Region Chiefs and school leaders.
• Leads induction programs for principals and teachers, including mentoring and onboarding.
• Coordinates new teacher orientation with district divisions and school leaders.
• Plans and coordinates the Summer Learning Program across divisions, including staffing and budget tasks.
• Monitors program effectiveness through data collection and stakeholder feedback.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for district leadership on teacher and leader development.
• Performs other duties to support district goals and efficient operation.
• Maintains confidentiality and facilitates communication among diverse groups.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Georgia Educational Leadership certification

Driver's license

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Position Information

• POSITION TITLE: Teacher and Leadership Development Administrator (Part-Time – 49%)
• FLSA: Exempt
• SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule
• WORK DAYS: Part-Time (max. 19 hours weekly)
• LOCATION: Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)/Division of Teaching & Learning
• REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

Primary Function: The Teacher and Leader Development Administrator provides district-level leadership and coordination for programs and processes that support the induction, development, evaluation, and retention of teachers and school leaders. This position facilitates cross-divisional collaboration to ensure that teacher and leader development initiatives are aligned with district priorities, Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) requirements, and the needs of schools. The administrator coordinates key professional development programs, including teacher induction, new teacher orientation, school leader and teacher evaluation processes, and summer learning opportunities, while serving as a liaison among district divisions, school leaders, teachers, and external partners.

Requirements

• 1. Educational Level: Master’s degree in job-related area.
• 2. Certifications/Licenses: Georgia certification in Educational Leadership; Valid Driver’s License
• 3. Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience as a principal is required. Experience developing and delivering professional development activities as well as managing complex processes is also required.
• 4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• 5. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to resolve issues related to areas of responsibility; strong leadership skills. Knowledge is required to read, interpret, and communicate technical information; compose a variety of documents; facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: knowledge of evidence-based practices including but not limited to high leverage instructional strategies, school improvement, school climate and culture, and process management. Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when making decisions. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining confidentiality; facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions; working as part of a team and communicating with diverse groups and individuals; transporting self to school sites, programs and support facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1. Consistent attendance and punctuality based on an agreed upon schedule are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
• 2. Coordinates teacher and school leader evaluation processes in collaboration with Human Resources, Region Chiefs and school leaders for the purpose of ensuring consistent implementation, effective communication, timely completion, professional growth, and compliance with district and state requirements.
• 3. Leads the coordination and implementation of principal and teacher induction programs, for beginning and newly hired principals and teachers, including induction structures, professional development, mentoring supports, onboarding activities, and ongoing monitoring for the purpose of providing new educators with the knowledge, skills, resources, and support necessary for successful entry and continued development in the profession.
• 4. Coordinates new teacher orientation in collaboration with district divisions and school-based leaders for the purpose of ensuring newly hired teachers receive consistent information, training, resources, and support necessary for a successful transition into the school district.
• 5. Plans, coordinates across divisions, oversees the implementation and evaluates the district’s Summer Learning Program to include identifying site directors, providing professional development, managing a budget and ensuring plans are in place for site selection, staff hiring, instructional materials identification, payroll, transportation, school nutrition, program schedules, communication, student registration, and program evaluation for the purposes of improving student achievement and providing high-quality professional development for potential future principals.
• 6. Monitors program implementation and effectiveness through data collection, stakeholder feedback, participation trends, evaluation results and other measures for the purpose of identifying strengths, addressing areas for improvement and informing continuous improvement of teacher and leader development programs.
• 7. Prepares reports, presentations, analyses and recommendations for district leadership regarding teacher and leader development activities, participation, program effectiveness and areas for improvement for the purpose of supporting informed decision-making, strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor or district leadership for the purpose of supporting the achievement of district goals and ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.