Delaware Edujobs Abound
There are numerous Delaware education job opportunities that are being offered by school districts, nonprofits, and the Delaware Department of Education. Seize the opportunities that these open positions provide to join the movement to improve Delaware public education. Apply soon; many of these positions have a closing date in the coming weeks.
Delaware Department of Education
Position: Project Coordinator for the College Access Challenge Grant
Closing date: February 20, 2012
Link to posting: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/rfp/ConsultantRFP12512.pdf
Description: Project management, including coordinate, monitor and report on College Access Challenge Grant project to federal, state and other key stakeholders; manage all Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) sub-grants and contracts related to the College Access Challenge Grant; and identify and recruit potential partners statewide to enhance state and local college access and success initiatives. Technical assistance, including: provide technical assistance to local education agencies in support of their Success Plans; support other DDOE college access and success strategies, with an emphasis on the universal SAT®, Advanced Placement, and STEM communications; and work with tax preparers and others to promote the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at the time of tax filing. Communication and outreach, including convene key college access and success stakeholders for a statewide Student Success Summit; prepare and disseminate reports and analyses on College Access Challenge Grant activities; and support the continuation and expansion of the Reaching Higher for Student Success communication campaign through maintenance of a Yes You Can webpage. Produce and distribute promotional materials that direct students to college access and success resources.
Innovative Schools
Position: Delaware Leadership Project Coach
Closing date: n/a
Link to posting: http://www.innovativeschools.org/content_pages/view/employment_opportunities#DLP%20Coach
Description: The DLP coach will be a knowledgeable about current Delaware DOE accountability tools, Race to the Top initiatives, leadership competencies, DPAS II, student assessment systems, and other reform initiatives. S/he must have experience with diverse, high-need educational environments and must be able to support the turnaround of a difficult school building. The DLP coach is expected to know and understand the demands placed on schools by the DDOE, instructional expectations and regulations, budgetary and organizational matters, the leadership required to cultivate a climate for learning, and everyday managerial issues. The coach will be trained to successfully use the unique Facilitative, Competency-Based (FCB) Coaching methodology. As a confidential thought partner for school leaders, the coach is expected to create a trusting, collaborative relationship, enabling principals to engage in critical and targeted reflection on their practice as instructional leaders.
Position: Charter School Operations Manager
Closing date: n/a
Link to posting: http://www.innovativeschools.org/content_pages/view/employment_opportunities#Charter%20Ops%20Mngr
Description: In order to strengthen their back office support of charter schools in Delaware, Innovative Schools is seeking candidates to deliver quality services to existing and new charter schools. Innovative Schools is seeking individuals to provide support in areas to include budgeting, financial reporting, and the efficient administration of the operation of a charter school. Areas of major responsibilities include: managing the financial operations of the charter school to include compliance with all State of Delaware statutes and regulations; managing the facility operations; managing the child nutrition program to ensure compliance with USDA regulations; managing student transportation by means of monitoring performance of transportation contracts; acting as key liaison with other charter school staff to ensure fiscal procedures are followed; developing and managing charter school budgets; and being the liaison between Innovative Schools and the charter school staff and provide support when needed.
Rodel Foundation of Delaware
Position: Program Officer- Policy
Closing date: n/a
Link to position: http://www.rodelfoundationde.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Program-Officer-Policy-Position-Description.pdf
Description: The primary role of the position is to provide management, leadership, and support for Rodel and outside partners’ projects on education policy issues such as teacher quality, low-performing schools, and college enrollment. The role requires strong critical thinking and analytic capability, exceptional writing and presentation skills, flexibility, good judgment, political savvy and the ability to manage complex local and national partnerships. To perform this job effectively, a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, or equivalent, is preferred, and a strong knowledge of state and national education systems, policies and practices is a must. In addition, 3 to 5 years of experience in policy development, research and analysis program management is strongly desired.
Position: Senior Program Officer- Communications and Strategic Engagement
Closing date: n/a
Link to position: http://www.rodelfoundationde.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Senior-Program-Officer-Position-Description-12-1-11.pdf
Description: The Senior Program Officer for Communications and Strategic Engagement is responsible for initiating, implementing, and facilitating a comprehensive range of activities that strengthen the work of the Rodel Foundation and its principal program focus, Vision 2015. Principal responsibilities include the development and execution of a coherent external affairs program, including effective positioning , messaging, editorial development, media relations, stakeholder outreach, events, and select partner relations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to the importance of excellent public education, exceptionally strong communications skills, solid experience in stakeholder engagement, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage complex internal and external relationships.
Christina School District
Position: Principal, Downes Elementary School
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: http://www.christina.k12.de.us/employment/Postings/2012/0224_Principal-Downes-ES.pdf
Description: The Principal is responsible for the operation of the instructional program and for providing educational leadership for the staff, students and the community. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning; defining roles and expectations for school staff; planning, coordinating and supervising all programs in the school and identifying needed modifications; and administering changes which result from local and state-wide decisions.
Position: Assistant Principal, Bancroft Elementary School
Closing date: March 24, 2012
Link to position: http://www.christina.k12.de.us/employment/Postings/2012/0217_AP-Bancroft.pdf
Description: The successful candidate will assist in leading the Bancroft Community in the transformation of Bancroft Elementary School into a model of excellence through the implementation of the Transformation Plan designed for this Partnership Zone school that focuses on rapid and increased student achievement, support for the whole child, building a positive climate for learning, leveraging research and data-driven initiatives, effectively engaging families and communities, and building a high performing faculty and leadership team to achieve the school’s vision, goals, and aspirations.
Position: Instructional Coach, Bancroft Elementary School
Closing date: March 5, 2012
Link to position: http://www.christina.k12.de.us/employment/Postings/2012/0305-Instructional-Coach-Bancroft.pdf
Description: Christina School District is seeking a talented, motivated, teacher, committed to advancing excellence in teaching, improving teacher quality, and assisting teachers, principals and central office staff in delivery and implementation of the Christina School District’s Curriculum.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Position: Principal, Skyline Middle School
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: https://www.astihosted.com/rccs/JAMNew/Posting/Pos_DetailView.asp?PositionID=QPT31231241111112&jobtype=A
Description: The principal is responsible for the administration of the total school program. Serves as the instructional leader for the staff, students, and community. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning, clarifying roles and expectations, long-range planning, and coordinating community involvement in the total school program.
Position: Manager of School Turnaround
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: https://www.astihosted.com/rccs/JAMNew/Posting/Pos_DetailView.asp?PositionID=QPT31231317111113&jobtype=A
Description: The Manager of School Turnaround will design and deliver innovative, flexible structures and services that are responsive to school-site needs in order to drive dramatic, transformational improvement in student achievement. Reporting directly to the Deputy Superintendent, the Manager of School Turnaround will be responsible for leading and developing the capacity of the districts Partnership Zone schools to increase student achievement. The Partnership Zone plans focus on a rapid increase in student achievement, building a positive climate for student success, effectively engaging parents and community and developing a high performing faculty and leadership team.
Position: Principal, Marbrook Elementary
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: https://www.astihosted.com/rccs/JAMNew/Posting/Pos_DetailView.asp?PositionID=QPT31231241111113&jobtype=A
Description: The principal is responsible for the administration of the total school program and to provide leadership in the strategic planning of instructional programs that support teacher effectiveness and enhance student learning. The Principal will support the Partnership Zone turn around process and the mission of the district while demonstrating school leadership. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning, clarifying roles and expectations, long-range planning, and coordinating community involvement in the total school program. Experience with English Language Learners (ELL) and school turnaround is preferred. Provide turnaround leadership in the planning, implementing and assessment of the school. This position will implement the DDOE approved Transformation Plan that focuses on rapid and increased student achievement, building a positive climate for learning, leveraging research and data-driven initiatives, and building a high performing faculty and leadership team to achieve the school’s vision, goals, and aspirations.
Position: Assistant Principal, Lewis Dual Language Magnet School
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: https://www.astihosted.com/rccs/JAMNew/Posting/Pos_DetailView.asp?PositionID=QPT31231312111112&jobtype=A
Description: The assistant principal Serves as an instructional leader for the staff, students, and community. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning, clarifying roles and expectations, long-range planning, and coordinating community involvement in the total school program. Experience with English Language Learners (ELL) required. Provide leadership in the planning, implementing and assessment of the school. This position will support the principal and school community in the implementation of the DDOE approved Transformation Plan that focuses on rapid and increased student achievement, building a positive climate for learning, leveraging research and data-driven initiatives, and building a high performing faculty to achieve the school’s vision, goals, and aspirations.
Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: https://www.astihosted.com/rccs/JAMNew/Posting/Pos_DetailView.asp?PositionID=QPT31231312111113&jobtype=A
Description: The Director of Curriculum and Instruction provides leadership and coordination in the ongoing development, organization, implementation, evaluation and improvement of all K-12 instructional programs. The Director leads the Curriculum and Instruction Department which includes five content area Supervisors and multiple instructional cadre. The Director supports and coordinates the efforts of principals in improving instructional delivery and increasing student academic performance.
Capital School District
Position: Principal of Instruction, Dover High School
Closing date: February 24, 2012
Link to position: https://www.applitrack.com/Capital/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration&
Description: To provide leadership at Dover High School that will ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement. To provide managerial leadership (in areas such as instruction, personnel, curriculum, student data analysis) that will support high expectations in student performance for all students and highly effective standards-based instruction in all classrooms. The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of instruction and learning, strong interpersonal skills in working with students, staff, parents and community, and the leadership for establishing a shared vision fostering high student achievement through instructional excellence.
Related Topics: DDOE, Delaware Leadership Project, Education Philanthropy, Innovative Schools, School Leadership