Minimum Requirements

Chief Academic Office Specialty

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, teacher leadership, administration or a related field.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional teaching experience, which has included working with evidence-based interventions, developing and implementing professional development, and serving as a staff development leader, supervisor, or principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • the Pennsylvania Core Standards, National Standards, National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards.

• adult learning theories, techniques, and coaching/mentoring models.
• group processes, effective oral and written communications, adherence to deadlines and action plans, and organizational planning.
  • solid teaching and learning methods, principles and practices.
  • exemplary performance evaluations from rating officers.
  • asynchronous learning and various on-line platforms preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to:
  • inform and design the scope and sequence of professional learning for educators.
  • align educational and training initiatives with the District’s mission and action plan.
  • analyze issues, shift priorities, and cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
  • be open and direct without being intimidating.
  • support adult learning and professional development strategies.
  • plan, organize, and direct professional learning targets.
  • be punctual and follow through in work related projects and responsibility.
  • work collaboratively.
  • communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Instructional Practices and Instructional Tiered Support Specialty

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • the principles, practices and techniques of academic pedagogy, trends and best practices.
  • the principles, practices and techniques of working with children in need of MTSS.
  • standards-aligned instruction, pedagogy, instructional supports, and evidence-based instructional practices.
  • the strategies, techniques, and practices used when working with ‘at-risk’ student populations and students in need of enrichment.
  •  the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and   administration.
  • the current educational issues that directly impact the implementation of a multi-tiered systems of support.
  • MTSS processes, interventions, components, protocols and state mandates/initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to:
  • understand the core curriculum as it relates to literacy and mathematics strategies and interventions.
  • learn policies and procedures related to student discipline and attendance and its impact on academic learning and progress.
  • interpret policies and apply them to individual circumstances and situations in an  appropriate manner.
  • exercise discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive situations.
  • maintain necessary records and files, compile information and prepare reports.
  • process multiple tasks simultaneously, adhere to timelines, and bring MTSS cases/intervention plans to completion within a timely manner.
  • assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and make recommendations  for modifications as needed.
  • plan, develop and implement professional development workshops on academic interventions.
  • evaluate effectiveness of professional development and implement changes as needed.
  • conduct research and analyze data to inform District, network and school supports.
  • gather, track, and use data to drive decision making and create detailed reports.
  • maintain records and prepare reports.
  • develop and facilitate presentations.
  • use a computer/laptop for daily work functions.
  • understand and follow oral or written directions.
  • understand and follow oral or written directions
  • effectively use Google Drive including documents, sheets, slides, and forms to develop and share content and presentations.
  • communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrative certificate for K-12 or Elementary and Secondary Principal.

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.