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Betsy Combier
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Tracking Code
11824
Job Description
Note: Position only open to internal NYC Department of Educationemployees. 'may only be filled with internal current DOE candidates'
Position Summary: The New York City Department of Education is the largest school system in the
nation, with nearly 1.1 million students, approximately 135,000 employees,
including almost 80,000 teachers and an annual budget of $24B+. The Department
of Education (DOE) is committed to accelerating achievement in a system of
1,800+ great schools. New York City schools have driven the DOE's work in
adopting rigorous curricula for all schools, starting new small schools, and
improving all schools to increase educational options for students and
transforming the structure and culture of the Department of Education to
encourage educational excellence and the work necessary to support that goal.
The Principal Leadership Facilitator (PLF) will
serve as the key instructional support for Superintendents. The PLF will
support the Superintendent in improving the performance of district Principals
with respect to educational effectiveness and school performance. The Principal
Leadership Facilitator will conduct site visits and work with Principals and
instructional staff to address areas of improvement, concern or focus
identified by the Superintendent or other evaluators. Principal Leadership
Facilitators may also act as the Superintendent’s designee for evaluative
visits. PLFs will maintain district or borough wide portfolios of up to 60
schools. Performs related work.
Reports to: Superintendent
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Superintendent, Office of School Support and Supervision,
the Division of the Senior Deputy Chancellor and School Support, the Division
of Teaching and Learning, The Office of Curriculum, Instruction and
Professional Development, the Office of School Quality
Responsibilities
·
Acts as Superintendent’s
designee to conduct Principal Evaluations annually in accordance with 3012-c in
specific content areas including:
oSupervisory walkthroughs;
oMeasures of Leadership Practice; and
oMeasures of Student Learning, including:
- State
and local measures.
oMay act as the Superintendent’s designee to
conduct Quality Reviews annually.
oParticipates in the refinement of system-wide
accountability policy to assure accountability tools continue to fairly
evaluate and meet the needs of our schools.
oAdvises the Superintendent and district
leadership on establishing and maintaining a culture focused on student
learning and achievement, leadership development, empowerment, and
across-the-board accountability for improved outcomes of all students in all
schools.
oAttends training and professional development
opportunities to ensure appropriate training and certification.
oSupports principals in developing comprehensive
school improvement plans, including strategic plans for curriculum, instruction,
and organizational management.
oProvides professional development and onsite
coaching to school principals and instructional staff to address areas of
focus, concern, and high need.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Must currently possess a New York State
Certification as a School District Administrator (SDA) or School District
Leader (SDL).
Plus
·
Three (3) years of
successful experience as a public or private school principal.
·
Respected, highly
skilled instructional leader with broad experience as an educator across roles
and student populations, e.g., general education, ELL and special education.
·
Proven record of success
improving outcomes for all students by:
ousing multiple data sources to inform
instructional decisions; and
ousing a cycle of inquiry and action-research.
·
Proven record of success
supporting adult learning around:
ousing multiple data sources to inform
instructional decisions;
ousing a cycle of inquiry and action-research;
and
oLeadership development.
·
Knowledge of
data-informed decision-making, and inquiry.
·
Knowledge of
accountability and instructional tools including:
o3012-c related initiatives;
oQuality Reviews;
oPeriodic Assessments;
oCommon Core Learning Standards; and
oDanielson Framework for Teaching.
·
Commitment to
outcome-based accountability, data-driven decision-making, differentiated
instruction, and continuous adult learning as drivers of improved student
outcomes.
·
Commitment and ability
to clearly and accurately engage and inform parents and school communities
about how each child and group of children is progressing compared to others
and to involve school communities in improved student learning.
·
Strong service and
support orientation and facilitative style towards schools and school
communities.
·
Sophisticated
understanding and ability to apply theories of and effective practices for:
ostudent learning, growth and development;
ogroup process, communications, and organizational
planning;
odeeply contextualized professional development;
odifferentiated instructional strategies
especially for high-needs students;
ostandardized, observational, performance-based
and alternative assessments; and
ocontinuous principal, teacher, and student
learning, including evaluation, self-evaluation, and evidence-driven adjustment
of instruction and interventions.
NOTE: Principal
Evaluations and Quality Reviews will involve travel throughout the assigned
district.
Preferred
·
Previously conducted School
Quality Reviews.
·
Understanding and
ability to support the instructional needs of:
oEnglish Language Learners at all stages of
English acquisition;
oSpecial Education students; and
ostudents identified as gifted.
·
Ability to work
effectively as part of a team.
Salary: $113,718+
Please be sure application includes a resume, cover letter and
your 6-digit NYCDOE file number that was issued.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Please Note: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.
Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be
directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn,
New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Job Location
New York, New York, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
New Posting
No
Readvertisement
Yes
Recanvass
N/A
District
N/A