Position Overview
The Office of Human Capital is at the center of many of the Chancellor's most important reforms, which focus on what has come to be recognized as the most critical school--‐based factor in driving student achievement: teacher quality. Under the direction of the Chief of Human Capital, the Office works toward the goal of having a highly effective teacher in every DCPS classroom through a range of initiatives spanning teacher recruitment, selection, compensation, evaluation, development, recognition, and retention. In the 2009--‐2010 school year, DCPS implemented a groundbreaking new teacher evaluation system, IMPACT. Other key initiatives to come out of the Office of Human Capital over the past four years include a revolutionary teachers' contract, a unique career ladder that provides all teachers with opportunities for growth and leadership, and an innovative performance pay system designed to provide the best educators in DCPS with an unprecedented level of compensation for the extraordinary work that they do. This work places DCPS at the vanguard of the national education policy landscape, as states and districts, spurred by the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top grant program, increasingly focus on teacher quality and look to DCPS initiatives as models of best practice.
The Coordinator, Retention and Recognition will be part of a team charged with driving the strategic work that continues to push the district toward our goal of having the strongest educator force in the nation. The team's work includes implementing DCPS's new, cutting edge teacher career ladder initiative; developing and executing new teacher effectiveness strategies related to recognition, retention, and extending the reach of our best teachers; and developing a strategic approach to professional development programs in schools.
The coordinator reports to the Manager for Teacher Retention and Recognition.
Position Overview
· Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications
· Teaching experience strongly preferred
· Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
· Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
· Exceptional writing and oral communication skills
· Excellent time-management and a willingness to work non-standard hours
· Strong data analysis skills
· The ability to learn quickly, work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task effectively
· The ability to proactively identify challenges and work to find solutions
· The ability to work independently while collaborating with others on meeting common goals
· Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
· Oversee teacher recognition and retention initiatives, including Teaching in Action and sabbaticals; design and implement new initiatives as necessary.
· Support the implementation and further development of the teacher career ladder, LIFT, including training of teachers, ensuring seamless operations of the program, and revising written communication that relates to the program, such as the LIFT guidebook and website.
· Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative data analyses based on surveys, interviews, focus groups, and teacher evaluation data.
· Conduct reviews of research literature and best practices, communicating with policymakers and experts from other states and districts.
· Coordinate the nomination and selection processes for teacher awards programs, including the annual Standing Ovation event at the Kennedy Center.
· Build relationships and liaise with various central office departments, school leaders, teachers, and other school-based staff.
· Maintain partnerships with external organizations that offer professional development and teacher leadership opportunities and target teachers to apply.
· Draft and revise internal and external documents including memos, marketing materials, presentations, and other communication documents.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
To Apply
Please email a current resume and cover letter to teacher.effectiveness@dc.gov.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email teacher.effectiveness@dc.gov.
For more details, see the online listing.
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