Administrator on Special Assignment

Job Title: Administrator on Special Assignment

Job Summary

The Administrator on Special Assignment provides coaching and support to school leaders, focusing on the development of effective systems for coaching, feedback, professional development, and accountability. The Administrator on Special Assignment is an experienced Principal who has achieved academic outcomes for students and excelled in employing culturally responsive practices. The Administrator on Special Assignment exhibits a strong enthusiasm for professional development and a readiness to coach, mentor, and support fellow educators, and possess the essential skills for successful school leadership.

Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Advise school leaders on effective school management and operational practices
• Assist with the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
• Support the creation of a positive school culture and climate
• Conduct regular school visits for direct coaching, feedback, observations, and the implementation strategies for school leaders and leadership teams

School Improvement Support

• Conduct needs assessments and provide coaching to support the effective implementation of the school's improvement strategies and increased academic outcomes, including reducing the achievement gap
• Ensure that school leadership teams have effective systems for coaching and feedback, professional development, and accountability systems

Talent Management

• Ensure that school leadership teams have effective systems for coaching and feedback, professional development, and accountability systems
• Coach principals in diagnosing needs, designing, and implementing systems, structures, processes.
• Facilitate regular, informal, growth-focused conversations with the school leaders that include praise/encouragement while also providing constructive feedback on opportunities for improvement
• Conduct various needs assessments to determine training needs.
• Provide clear, timely, and actionable feedback

Miscellaneous

• Serve as point of contact for the EDS/ Learning Community in the absence of the EDS
• Serve as the liaison between the EDS team and district departments or school teams to gather information or share input
• Attend quarterly check-ins with the Executive Director of Schools to share updates, progress, and insights into the School Leaders' growth and development
• Act as administrator on duty in the absence of school administration, as needed
• Provide onboarding to new principals and assistant principals to acclimate them to IPS systems and policies

In a Month as an Administrator on Special Assignment You Might

• Conduct one-on-one check ins with school leaders
• Co-plan and implement professional development for leaders
• Meet with school leaders or instructional leadership teams to collaborate and serve as a thought-partner
• Meeting with the EDS to discuss Learning Community Time plans and set agendas
• Facilitate learning/discussion within Learning Community Time
• Attend meetings in lieu of a member or members of the EDS team
• Act as administrator on duty in a school building

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for an Indiana Administrator's License.
• Proven experience in educational leadership.
• Strong knowledge of effective professional development, coaching techniques, and accountability systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and develop strategic improvement plans.
• Experience with talent management and capacity-building within educational settings.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with school leaders and staff.
• Proficiency in using data to inform decisions and strategies.
• Commitment to equity and excellence in education.

Education and/or Experience

At least 7 years of previous experience as a school leader with a track record of success required. Master's Degree in Education

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must hold an Indiana Administrator's License.

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