Special Considerations:
Experience in the following areas preferred:
Dual Language Classroom or Program
Facilitation and/or support of professional development
Collaborating with teachers and administrators to improve student outcomes
Data and Assessment analysis
Federal Programs
This position will coordinate District family engagement activities, which will include working in the evenings and occasionally on Saturdays.
Bilingual Spanish Preferred
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
TYPE: Administrator
Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and technical assistance to the Director of Instructional Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Background and Criminal History Clearance.
- Valid Oregon Administrative License with Administrator Endorsement.
- A minimum of five (5) years as a licensed educator.
- Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian.
- Skill in leadership and facilitation of work involving colleagues and administrators, including problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of effective strategies related to the implementation of community/parent outreach programs.
- Knowledge and familiarity with Title programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of how to compile and disaggregate data.
- Knowledge of the principles of first and second language acquisition, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Knowledge of human growth and development at assigned instructional level(s).
- Knowledge of effective student behavior management methods.
- Knowledge of the principles of effective instruction and differentiated instructional methods for students with a variety of learning styles due to disabilities and varying levels of English language proficiency.
- Understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment and staff development requirements under state and federal education laws and regulations.
- Understanding of strategic and school improvement planning and curriculum auditing procedures.
- Understanding of bilingual education requirements and programs.
- Understanding of computer assisted instruction.
- Understanding of effective staff supervision and evaluation procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Communicates effectively in English in both oral and written form.
- Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
- Organizes and coordinates District community/parent outreach programs. (i.e. Family University, Parent Advisory Committee, After School Club, Migrant Education, Summer School, etc.)
- Promote a positive, safe and caring climate for learning; deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Conducts various leadership training activities for parents and community members.
- Assist in writing various program grants.
- Coordination and supervision of Title and grant programs as assigned.
- Assists in compliance with, and evaluation of, Title and grant programs.
- Supports school administration in developing community/parent outreach opportunities.
- Supervises, directs, hires, and evaluates program personnel as assigned.
- Assists in monitoring of implementation of adopted curriculum and instructional materials.
- Assists in screening, interviewing, and recommending hiring of school personnel.
- Provides orientation, training, and staff development activities of all personnel as needed.
- Maintains attendance records for students and/or staff.
- Makes arrangements for facility use and monitors appropriate use.
- Develops proposed budget, approves requisitions, and monitors budget expenditures.
- Markets and promotes program participation among students, parents, and the community.
- Communicates with site administration and staff regarding program activities and issues.
- Analyzes assessments and consults with students, parents, staff regarding student placement and support services.
- Serves as liaison to the City of Woodburn staff and Oregon Department of Education program monitors in administration of grants.
- Monitors and evaluates classes, program activities, and program operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
- Manages student behavior issues as needed, takes appropriate action, and contracts parents.
- Provides for student supervision during all program activities and until released to parents or district transportation.
- Develops and submits reports as required by supervisor.
- Connects parents with community and school resources to improve their own academic skills.
- Supplies principals and administrators with timely parental input into curriculum and policy decisions.
- Assists in staffing parent resource centers during convenient hours.
- Produces and shares a monthly schedule of parent support activities and educational opportunities.
- Assumes temporary responsibility of the principal in his/her absence.
- Responds to questions and other information requests from parents, participants, public, staff, and administration.
- Coordinates and cooperates with district administrators to monitor and maintain compliance with state and federal law for educational programs and school operations.
- Coordinates and cooperates with district administrators to provide training and staff development activities in needed areas.
- Monitors student achievement results and participates in the development of the Schoolwide Improvement Plan to address areas needing improvement or correction.
- Supervises, or directs supervision, of students and the campus at all times during school hours and school events and activities.
- Assumes temporary responsibility of the principal in his/her absence.
- Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment for all school employees.
- Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plans.
- Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members.
- Assists parents and community members as needed.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
- Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
- Actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence.
- Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
- Holds expectations for high performance of self and supervised staff.
- Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis.
- Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
- Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential district information related to financial, collective bargaining, personnel, and legal matters.
- Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Adheres to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.
- Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- This position is performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although some outdoor work or supervision may be required.
- In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his/her own travel and will be reimbursed for approved mileage.
- Evenings and/or extended work hours or days are often required.
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury.
- May be required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
- Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.