Coordinator of Educator Support and Effectiveness

Description: Coordinator of Educator Support & Effectiveness General Definition of Work The Coordinator of Educator Support and Effectiveness, under limited supervision, performs advanced professional work coordinating, supporting, and monitoring district teacher support and evaluation processes. The coordinator provides guidance and technical assistance to administrators and educators regarding evaluation requirements, procedures, timelines, documentation, and applicable district and state policies.

The position requires knowledge of applicable state and district evaluation requirements, strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential personnel information appropriately. The coordinator performs advanced professional work in support of the district's human resources and educator development functions and implements Board of Education policies and procedures related to teacher support and evaluation under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Academic Officer.

Qualifications

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

Salary/Status Base $78, 426 / Board Approved Salary Schedule/Full-time, 12 months Reports To Chief HR Officer/ Chief Academic Officer Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Darlington County School District. Darlington County School District reserves the right to require you to work at other places or places as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the Expanded Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT) in accordance with state regulations. Plan, coordinate, and supervise the district's support staff evaluation process. Coordinate data entry into SC Lead in compliance with Department of Education evaluation procedures.

Prepare and conduct orientations for teachers undergoing summative, formative, and special area evaluations. Assist in developing and monitoring teacher support plans and improvement plans for teachers and classified staff. Align evaluation goals with district goals in coordination with the curriculum department. Visit schools and classrooms to monitor instructional practices and assess their effect on student achievement and teacher effectiveness.

Plan, coordinate, and schedule the district induction program (Project TEACH) in conjunction with Teaching and Learning, and track participation of induction teachers. Recruit and train mentors to maintain a pool of varied and available teacher mentors. Conduct SCTS 4.0 evaluation training annually. Train teachers on Goals-Based Evaluation (GBE) and Student Learning Objectives (SLO).

Ensure evaluation records are in place to support teaching certificate advancement. Report ADEPT history and employment status to the SCDE annually. Assist in developing annual contract and work agreement recommendations and renewals. Communicate with supervisors, evaluation teams, teachers, mentors, and building administrators about the ADEPT process, and maintain positive working relationships through an inclusive, professional approach.

Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training. Report all relative data to Human Resources monthly Manage, monitor and track professional development credits Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrate general knowledge of required records preparation and maintenance.

Demonstrate working knowledge of school funding, position control, and allotments. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards related to school systems. Demonstrate knowledge of Human Resources information systems and related software applications. Demonstrate the ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, and software related to needs.

Demonstrate the ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures in daily business operations. Demonstrate the ability to develop and monitor a budget. Demonstrate the ability to prepare, analyze, interpret, and validate reports and data. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrate the ability to reason, make sound judgments, and solve problems effectively. Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress. Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business and employee information. Demonstrate the ability to develop charts, graphs, reports, and records related to school planning, strategy, and decision-making.

Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment. Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and existing programs. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in education or an equivalent area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. School Administration experience preferred Depth of knowledge of effective teaching and the ability to accurately assess student growth Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Special Requirements Possess and maintain a SC Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work Ability to move to other work locations Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, use of advanced technology Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.

g., business office, light traffic) Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress Must be on-call as a regular part of the job Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews, internal documents, representative job descriptions in similar districts, and other state/federal agencies.

Darlington 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, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position.

ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline :

1. Online Administrative Application Note: Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
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3. Copy of Degree or Transcript NOTE : It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible. For DCSD Employees : In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted to the Human Resources Department for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources). CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.