Director, Special Projects
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- Central Administration
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- 1 day ago Post Date
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This is a full-time, Non-Represented role. The salary grade for this posting is 4030. The salary range is $93,322 to $121,556. Please note that the final salary will be determined by our Classification and Compensation team after reviewing the candidate's experience and considering our internal salary equity.
Essential Functions:
• As appropriate, directs a staff engaged in the development, implementation, and facilitation of special projects, programs, grants and activities in the assigned office; reviews and monitors the attainment of departmental goals by subordinate staff.
• Formulates and implements policies and procedures for the delivery of program services; ensures adherence to federal, state and local guidelines; develops standards to evaluate the effectiveness of programs; facilitates meetings with offices across the District to ensure alignment and effective program delivery.
• Represents the office at community meetings and other stakeholder events, as needed.
Leadership Development Specialty:
• Manages planning processes to improve the coherence and effectiveness of support for school leaders and schools, in collaboration with the Chief Schools Officer and Chief Schools Office (CSO) leadership team.
• Supports the CSO leadership in planning information sharing, collaboration, and/or development meetings for the CSO team, including all CSO Office Team, Assistant Superintendents, Professional Learning Specialists, Leadership Coaches, and other identified groups.
• Works closely with the Deputy Chief of Leadership Development and other team members to plan key strategic projects, and to ensure that high-priority initiatives are executed effectively in support of all functions of the office.
• Manages the Office of Leadership Development operations and ensures that the operational requirements and/or recommendations receive timely and appropriate attention, leadership and action.
• Collaborates with other District offices to ensure effective and timely executions of key collaborative projects that support the Office of Leadership Development, including professional development and leader support.
Minimum Requirements:
Leadership Development Specialty:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in the field of education, three of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity and have included responsibility for the development and/or coordination of programs.
NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
o the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
o supervisory methods and techniques
o budgetary practices and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to:
o interpret all relevant District, federal and state rules and regulations concerning program administration.
o maintain records and prepare reports.
o use a personal computer.
o effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Leadership Development Specialty:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
o the principles and practices of educational administration.
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 equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
