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Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform responsible support the educational mission of the District by providing guidance and resources for developing cultural awareness, understanding and equity in the District.

Essential Functions of this Job

Provides innovative leadership for schools and departments, to work together to develop cultural awareness, understanding, and instructional methods and/or support for instruction and school operations to develop and implement equity and excellence standards and practices; researches and develops techniques and practices for staff to use to assess operations and instruction to eliminate the processes, attitudes, and behaviors which prevent students and families from receiving consistent, appropriate and high quality services. Develops, directs, and is accountable for development of a district-wide program for training of staff, parents, community members and volunteers in area of assignment; researches and explores outside funding sources for the purpose of identifying funds for activities, training sessions, and materials designed to increase understanding and awareness of cultural differences for the purpose of initiating and continuing positive relationships and growth in improving student achievement and closing the gap. Serves as a resource to schools, departments, staff and families to respond to requests for information and support to work through issues and conflicts as they occur; provides follow-up for schools, departments, staff and families on progress and/or planned activities to address inquiries and/or issues; checks back and asks for feedback on responsiveness and effectiveness of resolutions, including activities, and training. Directs the development of assigned budget(s); ensures expenditures of approved budget are in conformance with budget allocations, District fiscal procedures, and state and federal fund source regulations; seeks alternate funding sources and develops resource acquisition projects. Coordinates parent and community involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of equity and compliance areas and delivery model; recruits members for, serves on and supervises the organization of committees; represents the District on committees, task forces and councils, as assigned; serves as a liaison with community, business, funding source foundations that impact student services; communicates innovations to the general community. Supervises the Analyst, Equity and Compliance and maintains adherence to and compliance with existing district programs and policies that uphold local, state, and Federal Laws and mandates including, but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunities programs, the Florida Educational Equity Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc. Complies with all District policies, state and federal guidelines, and legal mandates related to providing services for students; works with the state and other government offices to ensure annual compliance requirements related to provision of instructional services and support, fiscal accountability, and other requirements mandated by categorically funded programs; oversees office efforts to work with central and building staff on a variety of compliance issues, as related to area of assignment. Participates in ongoing training to further District goals related to improving cultural equity and excellence and to enhance personal professional skills; maintains currency on practices and research in assigned area(s); maintains state-of-the-art expertise in school district/public organization administration, leadership, and service delivery; establishes competency goals for self and staff in area(s) of assignment and to enhance development of professional development training standards. Attends or participates in all required staff and committee meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District or supervisor, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement; testifies and provides depositions as necessary; advocates on behalf of services provided for all students to increase academic achievement and closing the gap.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree. Experience as a School-based Administrator is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of issues in pre K-12 curriculum and instruction preferred; collaborative problem-solving methods; identity based conflict resolution; budget development; development of organizational transformation to increase student academic achievement and close the gap; practices and principals of supervision; collaboration and team building techniques; current trends in school transformation and professional development opportunities. Skill in identity-based conflict resolution, providing leadership in a large, diverse organization; oral and written communications; cross-cultural team building; problem-solving; modeling effective methods of service delivery; organizational change; time management; evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of teams, collaborative groups, department standards and activities; conceptual and analytical planning and thinking; cross-cultural communications. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the District. Opportunity to make decisions without supervision. Responsible for work outcomes and results. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and work sites within the District.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

1 - Non-Union - A2 - 12-month Administrator

Salary Grade

SG22

Pay Grade

N/A

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

10610

EEO5

3

Approval Date

3/25/2025

Date Last Revised