Director, School Performance

Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/DIRECTOR (C31000)

Date Posted:
6/12/2024

Location:
JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)

Closing Date:
06/16/2024BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: Director, School Performance

REPORTS TO: Chief of Schools

DEFINITION: Assists Executive Directors (EDs) in the Department of Schools and Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) and school-based Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) with the coordination and implementation of a framework for continuous improvement by leveraging data. Ensure the alignment of school plans and processes align with the Superintendent's Four Priorities (Academic Achievement, Infrastructure, Highly Effective Teacher, Leaders and Staff, and Safety and Climate). Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analyzes state, system, school and student level data and provides on-going communication and updates to ensure timely and proactive progress monitoring.
• Provides regular monitoring of state and local assessment data and actively initiates communication with executive directors and school-based administrators to improve student outcomes.
• Assists and coaches Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) with the coordination and implementation of processes for monitoring system, school, and teaching and learning initiatives.
• Coordinates with the departments and offices within the Division of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Department of Research Accountability and Assessment to develop, coordinate, and implement a system-wide assessment framework and supporting data tools and processes for root cause analysis, action planning, and professional learning related to school improvement.
• Leads work and processes that engage, empower and excel principals', assistant principals', and teacher leaders' use of all available data-formative, summative, qualitative, and quantitative data-to make informed decisions aligned with the Superintendent's Four Priority Areas.
• Assists in the development of reports and delivery of system-wide and school-based professional development on various aspects related to data literacy and the cycle of continuous improvement through on-going data monitoring and analysis.
• Conducts school support visits in conjunction with executive directors to ensure data monitoring expectations within and across schools are being implemented as evidenced by increased results and improved outcomes for students.
• Works with principals and in collaboration with administrative teams, and ILTs as determined by the Chief of Schools and Executive Directors (EDs), as a thought partner in utilizing various data collection, analysis and monitoring tools to assist with solving and addressing problems of practice, inequities, and barriers to goal attainment of metrics outlined in the School Progress Plan and tenants of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience analyzing data to support and promote academic achievement is required.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Administrator I and II endorsement is preferred.
• A comparable out-of-state leadership or school building leadership certification transferable to Maryland will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public-school administration, organization, and curriculum development.
• Technology competency.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, Internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to provide alignment, direction and identify programmatic needs and data solutions.
• Ability to implement, administer, evaluate, and modify programs.
• Ability to analyze data to evaluate programs and school performance.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, parents, public officials, and community organizations.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential and sensitive information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, travel to sites throughout the county, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

This position is eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).

Contact Information

Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
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