Executive Director of School Turnaround
Job Posting for Executive Director of School Turnaround at Bridgeport Public Schools
Position Type:
Administration-Unaffiliated
Date Posted:
5/6/2024
Location:
Administrative Office
Date Available:
Immediately after filled
Closing Date:
05/17/2024
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL TURNAROUND
12 MONTH POSITION, UNAFFILIATED
SALARY: $175,000.00
Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Executive Director of School Turnaround will be responsible for the overall turnaround efforts for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools (low performing schools) within the district. The Executive Director of School Turnaround will supervise the principals of the Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools, and ensure that resources dedicated to support the turnaround initiative are aligned to effective school improvement strategies, leading to increased student achievement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This job is open until filled and review of candidate applications will begin immediately. Consideration will be given first to current Bridgeport Public School employees.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.
"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."
Administration-Unaffiliated
Date Posted:
5/6/2024
Location:
Administrative Office
Date Available:
Immediately after filled
Closing Date:
05/17/2024
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL TURNAROUND
12 MONTH POSITION, UNAFFILIATED
SALARY: $175,000.00
Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Executive Director of School Turnaround will be responsible for the overall turnaround efforts for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools (low performing schools) within the district. The Executive Director of School Turnaround will supervise the principals of the Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools, and ensure that resources dedicated to support the turnaround initiative are aligned to effective school improvement strategies, leading to increased student achievement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools, with records of persistent underperformance, by providing supports, guidance, interventions and new strategies
- Oversees the development and monitors the implementation of School Improvement Plans, built on comprehensive school planning models
- Identifies immediate needs, develops action plans and supports continuous improvement models
- Drives change by example using leadership characteristics and strategies that are proven effective in turning around low-performing schools
- Works with Tier 2 and Tier 3 principals to diagnose, plan and implement scientifically-based school improvement strategies to increase the achievement of all students
- Guides the provision of technical assistance, coordination of district resources and support, and collection and dissemination of best practices
- Provides day-to-day guidance and support in decision making to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools, to facilitate overall school management in the fiscal, operational and programmatic areas
- Facilitates collaborative planning meetings with school leadership teams
- Collaborates with school leadership teams and district support teams to identify, assess and implement leadership growth, assessment, curriculum, professional development, technology or other changes necessary to improve educational outcomes
- Continually assesses data to determine the effectiveness of all educational programs and class offerings in the schools
- Tracks and reports on the progress of the School Improvement Plans of Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools. Conducts informal and formal site reviews
- Communicates progress to key stakeholder groups and incorporates their input
- Develops, supports, and facilitates the implementation of policies and procedures to guide school leadership teams and provide direct support systems for each school principal in the area of school improvement
- Collaborates with the district department leaders to coordinate strategies and services to assist the schools
- Assists schools in reviewing and evaluating the performance of teachers, other certified staff and non-certified staff
- Evaluates the performance of the principals of the Tier 2 and Tier 3 schools
- Performs other related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Connecticut as an Intermediate Administrator (092)
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of educational administration and supervision, educational leadership or related field
- 30 graduate hours of credit beyond the master's degree
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience or service
- Five (5) years successful, full-time administrative or supervisory experience in an urban setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, including curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development
- Ability to understand and incorporate trends and research that impacts a quality education, with a focus on effective school organization and management, teacher and leader effectiveness
- Committed to high academic standards for all students, with a successful record of improving student achievement, turning around school performance, closing achievement gaps and building a performance-based culture
- Demonstrated successful experience in program planning, design, implementation and assessment
- Demonstrated strong leadership and managerial skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with the entire school-community in order to effect school improvement
- Proficient in the use of computers and technology
This job is open until filled and review of candidate applications will begin immediately. Consideration will be given first to current Bridgeport Public School employees.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.
"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."
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