What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Special Projects position at The School District Of Philadelphia?
Title: Director, Special Projects
Department: Office of Professional Learning
Reports To: Executive Director
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Develops, manages, coordinates and implements special projects, programs, grants and activities in the assigned office. Directs and oversees the activities of subordinate staff engaged in various activities. Coordinates and ensures the successful integration of programs, grants and activities which directly impact schools, students and parents. Monitors and evaluates programmatic activities to ensure that identified objectives are being met in accordance with governmental mandates and system-wide goals.
Essential Functions
- As appropriate, directs a staff engaged in the development and 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree program 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 high school professional development activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures.
- Ability to interpret all relevant District, federal and state rules and regulations concerning program administration.
- Ability to assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
- Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of staff and attain effective results.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Ability to use a personal computer.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to 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.
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