Program Coordinator - Striving Reader (GRANT FUNDED)

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-23
Available: ASAP Closes: Open until filled
District Wide
 

Grant Funded Position


DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROGRAM COORDINATOR


Function

Perform administrative work required for the efficient management of the Striving Readers Comprehensive Grant. The responsibility of the Program Coordinator is to oversee the successful implementation of the grant by working with administrators, teachers, parents, DBDM Teams and community members.

 

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Assessments and Grants. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and judgment in planning and organizing work and meeting essential deadlines and audit requirements of the grant. The Director of Assessments and Grants shall at least annually evaluate the Program Coordinator’s performance.

 

Supervision Exercised

Supervision is exercised directly over assigned subordinates.

 

Essential Functions

Assume such responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Assessments and Grants, including but not limited to:

 

Use both formal and informal data to monitor grant implementation and student outcomes. Measure the success of interventions and work with principals, Literacy Specialists, Reading Specialists, interventionists, and the program evaluator to adjust when appropriate.

 

Participate in the administration of the Striving Readers Comprehensive Grant budget, monitor expenditures, purchase material and equipment as needed.  Comply with all audit processes and procedures as identified by the Nevada Department of Education Striving Reader Program Auditor and the Douglas County School District audit procedures.

 

Support the Data Based Decision Making Teams at each school site. Support the DBDM Team Leader with regularly scheduled on-site visits. Work with principals to supervise and evaluate literacy coaches/DBDM Team Leaders.

 

Coordinate with site literacy coaches and building administrators for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource for the Data Based Decision Making Teams.

 

Supervise and evaluate district-wide pre-school teachers, the pre-school program, and facilitate birth-pre-school community partnerships.  Work closely with the Director of Special Services to implement research based best instructional practices in the pre-school and early childhood special education environments.

 

Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Professional Development Trainers.

 

Prepare for and meet monthly with Education Services department to report on data collection, grant implementation, professional development effectiveness, on-site reports, and progress towards goals of the grant.

 

Work as the liaison between the district and community agencies/parents to provide literacy professional development to both parents and early childhood providers throughout Douglas County.

 

Attend principals’ meetings to update grant implementation and data review from district-wide Data Based Decision Making Team meetings.

Provide professional development in current research-based balanced literacy instruction, including content reading and writing to literacy coaches, teachers and administrators.

Non-Essential Functions

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Work Contacts

Frequent contact with school staff, students, parents, and other district personnel will be necessary to obtain data and provide professional development.

 

Conditions of Work

Negligible.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of public school administration; of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing public education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504; of principles and practices of shared decision making; of successful school philosophies and practices; of effective organizational and management practices as applied to the evaluation and assessment of teacher performance and clinical supervision; of methods, materials and techniques employed in a competency-based educational program; of state laws, rules and regulations governing public education; skill in evaluating and assessing teacher performance, human relations, communications, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational theory and promoting multicultural awareness and commitment; skill in the use of a computer and related software. The ability to perform the following work activities with or without reasonable accommodation:

 

·         Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.

·         Utilize effective data-based problem-solving skills.

·         Coach teachers in effective instructional strategies in a variety of content areas concerning literacy and content reading and writing.

·         Use effective strategies of differentiating instruction.

·         Exhibit knowledge of Common Core State Standards.

·         Integration of technology in classroom instruction.

 

Acceptable Experience and Training

Three (3) to five (5) years progressively responsible and successful classroom teaching experience supplemental by some supervisory experience in school administration; college education (Master’s Degree) with emphasis in reading/literacy (at least 16 semester hours in separate or integrated courses related to reading; examples may include foundation of reading, elementary or secondary methods, content reading and writing, diagnosis of reading disabilities); successful experience in facilitating adult learning; experience with Instructional Consultation or RTI model of intervention

 

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Nevada elementary or secondary license and an Administrator Endorsement, issued by the Department of Education.  Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License.

 

Rev 4-20-2012

 

Period of Service

 

210 days

Salary Schedule

 

Management Salary Schedule

(All Other Vice Principals)

FLSA STATUS

 

Exempt

 

 

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