School Improvement Grant Coordinator
Two 49% positions
Purpose
:
To guide and monitor school site implementation of School
Improvement Grant (SIG) goals and activities to increase
student achievement.
Duties and Responsibilities
:
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Responsible for the coordination, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation of the School Improvement Grant at Griffin High
School
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Sets up and monitors an accountability system (tracking
system) that includes student, teacher, school and
parent/community data to ensure the grant is on track and
meeting measureable goals and timelines
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Conducts needs assessments and an annual review to determine
school needs and drive grant revisions
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Responsible for researching effective whole school reform
models and sharing information with the administration
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Coordinates the implementation of the Transformation model
requirements as outlined in the GHS SIG
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Serves as a liaison between central office, Griffin High
School and the GaDOE
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Attends all SIG training through the GaDOE
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Facilitates the revision of the grant budget and application
amendments
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Communicates SIG information to all stakeholders
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Coordinates monthly meetings with the Deputy Superintendent
for Curriculum and Instruction, the Director of High School
Curriculum, the Director of Federal Programs, and the GHS
School Improvement Specialist to review grant progress and
budget
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Collects and files all documentation required for SIG
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Responsible for monitoring visits from GaDOE and USDOE
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Attends school and district-based meetings related to the
SIG
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Completes all GaDOE reports required for the SIG
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Ensures all initiatives in the SIG occur according to the
developed timeline in the plan
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Assist in the development and implementation of Short-term
Action Plans (STAP) as required by the SIG
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Assist in the identification and coordination of community
resources and participants to promote the activities identified
in the SIG (partnerships for teacher professional learning and
partnerships sites for students in collaboration with the
work-based learning coordinator)
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Ensure that professional development support is planned,
implemented and monitored to directly support the school staff
and affect student achievement
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Work with the Finance Department to verify budgets and
draw-downs
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Ensure the appropriate approval of expenditures related to
the SIG funds
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Ensure reports are accurate and timely
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Ensure SIG funds are incorporated into schoolwide
planning
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Develop and use progress measurement tools
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Utilize data to drive program decisions and planning by
collecting, analyzing and reporting data on a regular basis
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Lead the deployment of written policies, procedures and
processes related to SIG grant administration, in coordination
with Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines
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Ensure SIG program initiatives positively impact student
achievement
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Additional duties as required by the GaDOE
Minimum Qualifications
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Teaching Certificate
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and
Excel
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Proficient Skills: Strong oral and written communication,
leadership, planning and organization, technology, public
speaking, and instruction of the adult learner
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Experience with and knowledge of budgeting procedures
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Excellent organizational, planning and implementation
skills
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Ability to work flexible hours
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Ability to multi-task; skills to be a team player and
self-starter.
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Works comfortably with school staff, parents, and the
community
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Self-motivated and creative - sets goals, establishes weekly
and monthly schedules - completes goals on time
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Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative
attitude
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge and experience working with federal budgets
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Leadership
certificate
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Mental/Physical Demands: Requires the ability to maintain
emotional control under stress.
Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 30
lbs. and other routine physical activities.
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Experience in project management
Reports to
: Director of Federal Programs and Director of High School
Curriculum
Days:
230 Days; 8 hours a day
for the remainder of 2011-2012
220
Days. 4 hours a day for 2012-2013
Pay Rate:
Based on Teaching Certificate
NOTE: Position will be in place for 2012-2013 only as
long as School Improvement Grant funds are awarded by the
State.
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
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