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1 Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot Pay Plan: EG- 13 Grade: EG Step/Salary: 1-4 / $58,689 $64,337 Location: Washington, DC Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees. DCPS serves over 46,000 students in the nation s capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 111 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest- performing, best- paid, most- satisfied, and most- honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive Central Office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students. Position Overview The Office of Human Capital (OHC) ensures that DCPS has the most effective teachers, principals, and Central Office staff in the nation so that we can provide all DCPS students with a world- class education that prepares them for college, career, and life. OHC is currently comprised of four divisions: 1. Human Resources 2. Teacher Effectiveness 3. Principal Effectiveness 4. Central Office Effectiveness The Teacher Effectiveness (TE) division works to ensure that there is a highly effective educator in every classroom and school- based position. Teacher Effectiveness is comprised of two teams: 1. IMPACT 2. Teacher Effectiveness Strategy The Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot position will be part of the Teacher Effectiveness Strategy (TES) team. The TES team develops and implements initiatives to recruit, develop, recognize, and retain a high- performing teacher force through four strands of work: The Teacher Recruitment and Selection team is responsible for the design and implementation of DCPS s rigorous teacher recruitment and selection process. To support teacher recruitment, the team also manages the highly selective Capital Commitment Fellowship for top incoming

2 teachers, DCPS s partnerships with Teach For America and DC Teaching Fellows, and the Teacher Selection Ambassadors and Social Media Ambassadors initiatives. The Teacher Retention and Recognition team is responsible for the LIFT (Leadership Initiative For Teachers) teacher career ladder, district- wide teacher recognition including the annual A Standing Ovation for DC Teachers event at the Kennedy Center, the Teaching In Action peer observation initiative, and other efforts aimed at recognizing and retaining the district s best teachers. The Strategy team is responsible for the design of the IMPACT evaluation system; manages DCPS s $62 million Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant, which supports various teacher leadership opportunities; and leads the Strategic School Operations pilot, the Teacher Leadership Innovation pilot, and a variety of internal leadership opportunities. The Teacher Development Strategy team leads the MyPD pilot, an innovative and personalized approach to teacher professional development launching with 12 schools in the school year. The team also manages the EdPortal+ online learning platform. The Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot will join a community of professionals committed to proving what s possible for traditional urban public school districts. Through excellent instruction, DCPS teachers and school leaders are accelerating student achievement and closing the gap between students from low- income backgrounds and their more affluent peers. But excellent instructional leadership isn t enough; our schools need high- performing operations teams and systems to ensure teachers and school leaders can focus on instruction and student achievement. Beginning in the school year, DCPS will pilot a dramatically new approach to managing school operations based on the work of the highest- performing charter and district schools across the country. Nine DCPS schools will be selected to participate in the Strategic School Operations (SSO) pilot, with the hope of expanding this model across the district in future years. All pilot schools will add a school- based Director of School Operations (DSO) position to fully oversee and manage all school operations. The Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot will support the Director, Strategic School Operations in the design and implementation of the pilot. S/he will maintain and analyze data, provide scheduling and logistical support, and support the school- based Directors of School Operations and their teams as necessary. A critical component of the Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot will be to ensure the smooth collaboration and alignment between the nine pilot schools and central office. The Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot must be able to communicate effectively with community partners, vendors, DCPS central office departments, and school- based staff. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, extremely organized, creative and solutions- oriented, systematic, and committed to supporting school leaders and Directors of School Operations in building high- performing, high- functioning schools. The Coordinator, Strategic School Operations Pilot will report to the Director, Strategic School Operations Pilot. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

3 Strategic School Operations (SSO) Pilot Program Design o Supports the Director of the Strategic School Operations Pilot (DSSO) in the design and implementation of the SSO pilot in its inaugural year o Supports Directors of School Operations (DSOs) in pilot schools as they develop school- wide systems, policies, and structures for school- based operations teams Central Office Support o Liaises with DCPS central office departments to facilitate school- based operations and quickly and efficiently preempt and address challenges o Works closely with various DCPS central office departments and ensures that DSOs are supported with budgeting, procurement, compliance, health and safety laws, etc. Data Analysis o Collects and analyzes all data measuring schools progress against identified goals and targets o Creates and administers surveys for pilot schools as necessary Communications o Communicates regularly with DSOs and principals at pilot schools (e.g., answering questions via phone and , writing a regular cohort newsletter) Scheduling and Logistical Support o Provides logistical support for cohort onboarding sessions, regular professional development sessions, problem solving communities, and other events as necessary o Coordinates weekly school visits for the DSSO o Liaises with school- based and central office staff to reserve space, order food, and organize materials for all pilot cohort events Supports the DSSO and DSOs with the following functions, as necessary: o Finance and Purchasing o Technology o Facilities and Property o Student Information Systems o Human Resources Management o Food and Transportation o Regulations and Reporting o External Relations o Student Recruitment o Health and Safety Qualifications Bachelor s degree and at least two years of related work experience Master s degree preferred Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus

4 Personal Qualities of Top Candidates Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations Focus on Data- Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains Innovative Problem- Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non- routine situations Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed work plans, and balancing of multiple priorities Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high- quality and courteous manner ********** READ AND ACKNOWLEDGED: Employee Signature: Employee Name (Printed): Supervisor Signature: Supervisor Name (Printed): Date:

5 Notice of Non- Discrimination. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, District of Columbia Official Code Section et seq. (Act), the (DCPS) does not discriminate (including employment therein and admission thereto) on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an interfamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above- protected categories is prohibited. Discrimination in violation of the aforementioned laws will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Title IX regulation requires schools to implement specific and continuing steps to protect students and others against discrimination on the basis of sex. Students, parents and/or guardians with inquiries regarding Title IX non- discrimination policies related to students and student activities shall contact: Title IX Coordinator Office of Youth Engagement 1200 First St, NE, 8 th Floor Washington, DC Washington, DC (202) or Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: OCR@ed.gov Inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies of DCPS will be handled as follows: Employees with inquiries regarding non- discrimination policies related to employment and employees or who wish to file a discrimination complaint should contact: Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Office of Labor Management & Employee Relations 1200 First St, NE, 10th Floor Washington, DC (202) Students, parents and/or guardians with inquiries regarding non- discrimination policies related to students and student activities, including Section 504, should contact: 504 Specialist, Office of Specialized Instruction 1200 First St, NE, 10th Floor Washington, DC @dc.gov