What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Administrative Manager (SAM) position at Davenport CSD?
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
- This position must follow the MOU in the master teacher contract, page 57
- Assist in protecting the administrator’s instructional time by handling on a first responder basis the majority of issues.
- Meet regularly and consistently with the administrator to pre-calendar and reconcile the administrator’s calendar to ensure building goals are being met.
- Meet the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of the 7 SAM Standards
- Oversee and manage students and all components of PBIS
- Plan and facilitate staff development that is pertinent to the buildings goals
- Attend IEP meetings as the Administrative Designee
- Act as the building Data Manager
- Facilitate meetings with staff and parents
- Oversee and manage Title 1 Grant/Budget
- Oversee and manage Differentiated Accountability Plan/Budget
- Assist in the facilitation of Professional Learning Communities
- Work flexible hours to meet the needs of the building
- All other duties as assigned by the principal
- Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to ensure that each child reaches his/her full potential.
- Good attendance and punctuality are necessary to ensure that all duties and responsibilities are successfully completed.
- Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
- Includes 20% supplemental which includes additional responsibilities, extended hours, and evening work
- Endorsement Required: Any valid Iowa Teaching License. Willing to apply and obtain [979] SAM Authorization
Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -
- Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
- Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
- Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
- Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
- Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Noise level is quiet to loud.
- Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
- Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
- Substance-free environment.
- Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
- Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired:
(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Iowa Administrative Certification, or must be able to show proof of working towards Iowa Administrative Certification
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