Posted Date
2/29/2024
Description
License and Certification Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Education Qualifications: Specialist degree in related field required. Doctorate degree in related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications: Five years local school administration experience with three years as a local principal required. District level leadership experience preferred.
Skills Qualifications: Skills in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups; skills in strategic planning; demonstrated abilities in written and oral presentations; proficient in technology applications; demonstrated abilities in human relations and public relations; and ability to implement and effectively communicate instructional strategies and curricula content and delivery in order to lead continuous improvement in teaching and learning at the local schools.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning at the local school resulting in system level advancement of the mission and objectives established by the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Board of Education and Superintendent.
1. Support, supervise, and evaluate the performance of school principals.
a. Oversee the instructional and operational processes of the schools.
b. Evaluate principals using the Gwinnett Leader Effectiveness System (GLES).
c. Provide direct supervision of the Results-Based Evaluation System (RBES) process for all schools and principals.
d. Use appropriate assessments to identify schools and provide appropriate support.
e. Resolve constituent concerns by fielding telephone calls, reviewing e-mails, advising principals, and providing appropriate follow-up.
2. Provide instructional leadership for schools.
a. Analyze and evaluate data to inform school improvement plans.
b. Provide feedback relevant to the development of Local School Plans for Improvement (LSPI) and required school improvement plans.
c. Provide instructional support for schools through frequent observations and consultations with principals.
d. Utilize research and results-based decision making in improving the instructional program of schools.
e. Ensure that schools implement RBES Teacher Goals as a major component of the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
f. Develop and communicate promotion requirements.
3. Facilitate administrative meetings and training opportunities.
a. Facilitate meetings for principals and assistant principals.
b. Facilitate training for principals opening new schools.
c. Assist in the planning and delivery of monthly leadership development meetings.
4. Collaborate with other divisions and departments to meet the system's mission and objectives.
a. Work with the Accountability and Assessment Department regarding College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) and promotion graduation requirements.
b. Work with the Curriculum and Instruction Department to provide appropriate support and needed resources to each local school.
c. Assist the Human Resources Division in the development and recommendation of principals and assistant principals.
d. Work with the Business and Finance Department to ensure appropriate financial stewardship at the local schools.
e. Coordinate with the Technology and Innovation Division to ensure appropriate usage of technology resources.
f. Work with the Facilities and Operations Department to resolve any issues related to building maintenance or operations.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.