Academic Affairs Specialist/Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Academic Affairs Specialist/Coordinator - Central Office

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in the coordination, development and improvement in the
area of curriculum, instruction and assessment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Affairs

EVALUATION: Job Performance will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with
established Board Policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned

CONTRACT DAYS/MONTHS: 240/12

COMPENSATION RANGE: $57,894 - $111,414 (depending on education and experience)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama certification in administrative/ supervision preferred.
• Three years of successful teaching experience, required.
• Three years of successful administrative experience, preferred.
• Must meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in general school/school system administration.
• Knowledge in school/school system structure.
• Knowledge in curriculum and instruction best practices, current research, and effective strategies.
• Ability to support and lead school-based administrators, academic coaches and classroom teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessments.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in individual and group settings.
• Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of new programs, the coordination of committees and to maintain productive
  relationships among colleagues, those supervised and stakeholders.
• Ability to present to community and stakeholder groups.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, Google Docs, and other software to increase job efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability and knowledge to be technologically savvy with hardware and software that are used within the district in instruction, finance, student performance, student reporting, and all other programs in the district.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via E-mail, social media, and traditional media.
• Knowledge of board policies and procedures.
• Physical mobility and visual acuity to visit schools and work sites.

Essential Functions:

• Provides effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive programs in the areas of responsibility.
• Serves as the Superintendent's representative in meetings, engagements, programs and other activities when directed.
• Presents to stakeholder and community groups (progress, programs and achievement).
• Takes a leadership role in improving education.
• Assists the Director of Academic Affairs in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment as assigned.
• Assists in selection and placement of personnel, delegates responsibility, and supervises and evaluates staff.
• Adheres to federal, state, local, and Board rules and regulations.
• Accepts accountability for student/program achievement and improvement.
• Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy.
• Plans and implements a plan for professional growth of staff assigned to areas of responsibilities.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information gained as a part of exercising professional duties and uses discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Ensures compliance with all required ALSDE reporting regarding areas of responsibility.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the superintendent.
• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Cullman City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Cullman City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability with sight (near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Ability to lift, pull, push, carry and/or move fifty (50) pounds, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and kneel
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls

Cullman City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.