Education Associate (Transformation Coach) - 61075256
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Lexington, SC 29072
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: Time Limited - Full-Time
Job Number: 175366
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number:: 61075256
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,105.00
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Office of Leadership Effectiveness seeks to permanently reduce the number of low performing schools in South Carolina by supporting and building local expertise for sustained improvement. The School Transformation Coach will work with stakeholders in assigned schools and/or districts to develop or improve systems/processes and to develop/reinforce a culture of continuous improvement. Transformation coaches serve as on-the-ground support for implementation and monitoring of school improvement efforts under South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) school improvement initiatives and other agency programs.
The person in this position will build the capacity of faculty and staff members to engage in a long-term improvement of school and/or district instructional processes based on examination of multiple data, best practices, and external review recommendations. Provide coaching, training, mentoring, and critical feedback as needed to instructional staff. Foster collaboration and collegiality among the staff through team building, co-teaching, professional development, and collaborative planning. Build improvement structures to increase academic capacity and teacher leadership. Monitor and support the improvement of instructional practices of teachers that ensure student success. Provide guidance for collecting, analyzing, and tracking data from a variety of sources to make informed decisions. Provide leadership and support in the design and implementation of improvement planning, assessment, and data analysis. Ensure curriculum, instruction and assessments are monitored and adjusted systematically at the classroom level in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Establish, coordinate and facilitate job-embedded, ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators. Work with teachers to identify areas of growth that will enhance their skill sets. Disseminate information to teachers regarding best practices in classroom instruction, assessment, technology, and rural, high poverty, high minority student needs. Work with the school and/or district to ensure instruction is challenging, aligned to current standards, and meets the needs of all students. Serve as a liaison with the Office of Leadership Effectiveness and South Carolina Department of Education in one or more assigned schools and/or districts. Share current SCDE information and policies with school and/or district personnel, including the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Attend all requested meetings and conferences at the local and state levels to connect with stakeholders, improve SCDE implementation and planning, and support your own growth as an agency representative. Communicate closely with your supervisor and team regarding work in your area(s), concerns, and/or upcoming events. Seek out ways to improve the integration and seamlessness of service from the agency as a whole, and coordinate agency activities by setting and context. Perform other assigned duties as requested or assigned.
This position is located in the Office of Leadership Effectiveness.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's Degree or equivalent; valid school administration certificate; three (3) to five (5) years of successful school turnaround experience in a low-performing school or district.
Additional Comments
In-state and occasional out-of-state travel is required.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business?
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Do you have a Master's degree in Education Administration?
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Do you have certification and experience as an education administrator at eitherelementary, middle or high school levels?
06
Do you have successful experience in school or district turnaround in a high needschool or district?
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How did you hear about this position?
08
If you answered "other" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Required Question
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: Time Limited - Full-Time
Job Number: 175366
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number:: 61075256
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,105.00
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Office of Leadership Effectiveness seeks to permanently reduce the number of low performing schools in South Carolina by supporting and building local expertise for sustained improvement. The School Transformation Coach will work with stakeholders in assigned schools and/or districts to develop or improve systems/processes and to develop/reinforce a culture of continuous improvement. Transformation coaches serve as on-the-ground support for implementation and monitoring of school improvement efforts under South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) school improvement initiatives and other agency programs.
The person in this position will build the capacity of faculty and staff members to engage in a long-term improvement of school and/or district instructional processes based on examination of multiple data, best practices, and external review recommendations. Provide coaching, training, mentoring, and critical feedback as needed to instructional staff. Foster collaboration and collegiality among the staff through team building, co-teaching, professional development, and collaborative planning. Build improvement structures to increase academic capacity and teacher leadership. Monitor and support the improvement of instructional practices of teachers that ensure student success. Provide guidance for collecting, analyzing, and tracking data from a variety of sources to make informed decisions. Provide leadership and support in the design and implementation of improvement planning, assessment, and data analysis. Ensure curriculum, instruction and assessments are monitored and adjusted systematically at the classroom level in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Establish, coordinate and facilitate job-embedded, ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators. Work with teachers to identify areas of growth that will enhance their skill sets. Disseminate information to teachers regarding best practices in classroom instruction, assessment, technology, and rural, high poverty, high minority student needs. Work with the school and/or district to ensure instruction is challenging, aligned to current standards, and meets the needs of all students. Serve as a liaison with the Office of Leadership Effectiveness and South Carolina Department of Education in one or more assigned schools and/or districts. Share current SCDE information and policies with school and/or district personnel, including the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Attend all requested meetings and conferences at the local and state levels to connect with stakeholders, improve SCDE implementation and planning, and support your own growth as an agency representative. Communicate closely with your supervisor and team regarding work in your area(s), concerns, and/or upcoming events. Seek out ways to improve the integration and seamlessness of service from the agency as a whole, and coordinate agency activities by setting and context. Perform other assigned duties as requested or assigned.
This position is located in the Office of Leadership Effectiveness.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's Degree or equivalent; valid school administration certificate; three (3) to five (5) years of successful school turnaround experience in a low-performing school or district.
Additional Comments
In-state and occasional out-of-state travel is required.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a Master's degree in Education Administration?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have certification and experience as an education administrator at eitherelementary, middle or high school levels?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have successful experience in school or district turnaround in a high needschool or district?
- Yes
- No
07
How did you hear about this position?
- Careers.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- Other (Please specify below)
08
If you answered "other" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Required Question