Project Manager, Charter Schools

Minimum Requirements 

Charter Schools Office Specialty

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, educational research or evaluation, educational or developmental psychology, education, public policy, sociology which has included at least three years of experience working in or with schools with data analysis and interpretation or a related field

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, educational

research or evaluation, educational or developmental psychology, education, public policy, sociology which has included at least two years of experience working in or with schools with data analysis and interpretation or a related field.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Charter Schools Office Specialty

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • factors that contribute to successful schools and learning environments.
  • different instructional methodologies and factors that drive successful student outcomes.
  • recent empirical research in educational reform.
  • school procedures and operations.
  • challenges that arise in a large urban school district.
  • Google Suite and Microsoft Office products, including use of Microsoft Excel.
  • project management tools and tenants.

o best practices in data management.

• Demonstrated ability to:
  • manage high level quality assurance across projects to ensure consistency and equity
  • across school outreach and participation.
  • assess school quality and performance through various types of evaluations, including
  • academic data, school and classroom observations, and document and policy review.
  • develops systems and protocol for collecting and cataloging supporting documentation.
  • lead the production of materials that support in the development and execution of

compliance training across the office and charter sector.

• exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
• analyze complex problems and create viable solutions.
• analyze and interpret data related to academic and organizational metrics.
• make cogent decisions and recommendations.
• prepare and present written and oral reports.
• create internal and external documents and presentations with attention to detail and consistent visual presentation.
• efficiently manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with concurrent timelines.
• work with families, students, coworkers, school leaders and staff, and the public from
• diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• operate effectively within a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• communicate and display data sets through multiple avenues and formats.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing for internal and external audiences.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.