SCEN0247232-1017
2022-09-09T00:00:00
2022-09-21T00:00:00
POSITION:Embody, advocate and operationalize the mission, vision and strategic direction of the Schenectady City School District. Support the Office of Teaching and Learning team and District schools to achieve the District’s goals for student and graduate success by ensuring equitable student and school access to all programs, resources, and high quality instruction. Assist the District team in establishing District-wide practices that promote equity attending to the need for an antiracist, culturally responsive curriculum.Primary responsibilities (provide assistance to the Teaching & Learning team):Identify, evaluate, and standardize Physical Education and Health curriculum and instructional resources that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion and lead to improved student outcomes;Lead the research and development of physical education and health instructional practices, programs, and policies that maximize educational options and lead to improved academic success for all students;Serve as a resource to Principals, teachers, and community partners (universities, colleges, non-profit educational organizations) to provide assistance to adopt culturally responsive curriculum and effective physical education and health pedagogical practices for the purpose of advancing educational equity;Develop physical and health education professional development opportunities for teachers to increase educational outcomes.Specifically:Identify, evaluate, and standardize curriculum and instructional resources that promote equity and lead to improved student outcomesAssists the district in understanding, interpreting, and operationalizing the Physical Education and Health Education Standards as set forth by New York State Education Department;Integral role in assuring that the goals of the Student and Graduate Success Pillar are a central focus in work undertaken, operationalizing the defined pillar strategies to move measures towards successful completion;Analyzes and utilizes student academic data for the purpose of developing or co-developing appropriate Physical Education and Health curriculum and guiding instructional conversations;Promotes the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning and ensures that necessary resources are available. Lead the research and development of instructional practices, programs, and policies that maximize educational options and lead to improved academic success for all studentsResearch topics required to maintain the integrity of equity work (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests;Assist building administration and faculty in analysis and use of Physical Education and Health assessment data to reflect on teaching practice, make instructional decisions, inform lesson plans and meet the needs of diverse learners;Collaborate and problem-solve in developing comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular programs that addresses all levels of thinking, enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to a concept, problem or issue, and supports their construction of meaning during the most important lessons and tasks;Provide support to foster a culture that motivates teachers and administrators to perform at the level of excellence necessary to improve student achievement and close educational opportunity gaps;Provide support to building administration in the implementation of a rigorous coherent curricula appropriately aligned to the Next Generation Physical Education and Health Standards in coordination with classroom teachers;Review and observe current teaching methods and learning materials as needed for areas of District improvement and to ensure they meet the current local, state and federal requirements. Serve as a resource to Principals, teachers, and community partners (universities, colleges, non-profit educational organizations) to provide assistance to adopt culturally responsive curriculum and effective pedagogical practices for the purpose of advancing educational equityServe as a collaborative resource within the District for furthering goals of educational equity in developing and implementing effective Physical Education and Health learning strategies that reflect and support diversity, equity and inclusion for student academic success; Establishes strong working relationships with school and district staff;Supports a climate where equity is discussed, challenged and used to promote opportunities for staff and student success;Serve on cross-functional teams to provide educational and managerial leadership that builds and supports a high performance educational team, inspiring and aligning the academic work of the District;Gathers input from staff and surveys from students as well as formal assessment data as part of process to monitor and evaluate the impact of the instructional program;Supports the development of the instructional and leadership capacity of staff. Develop professional development opportunities for teachers and leaders to increase educational outcomesAnalyzes and utilizes data to identify Physical Education and Health professional development needs and to evaluate, improve and report on program effectiveness;Communicates the goals, plans and progress of the District’s professional learning program;Communicates available professional learning activities to school and district staff;Collaborates on the design and implementation of a comprehensive Professional Development Plan of all staff;Implements professional learning opportunities through multiple delivery models including, formal structured workshops and digital platforms;Organizes, maintains and supports professional learning communities;Remains a learner and informed of innovative professional development techniques to provide the District with the highest quality of professional development activities;Participates in the development of the district school calendar to ensure adequate professional learning time;Assist in the development and onboarding of new staff.Secondary responsibilities will at times include:Assist building administrations in the recruitment and hiring of staff when new teachers are needed across multiple buildings;Will conduct teacher evaluations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum;Within the framework of the tenets of the APPR process, provide support and/or supervise and coach teachers by adhering to precise instructional systems, visiting classrooms to observe instruction, modeling effective instructional practices, providing support, and giving feedback.APPOINTMENT:Appointment will be made by the Superintendent following assessment of background, experience, credentials, and service.BARGAINING UNIT: This position is in the Schenectady Administrators’ Association (“SAA”) in the Schenectady City School District.SALARY: Pursuant to the SAA collective bargaining agreement.OVERVIEW:The Schenectady City School District (SCSD) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in the Schenectady City Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career. Currently, the Schenectady City School District is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the district's schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 10,000 students through the essential elements of the district’s Strategic Plan. The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving SCSD toward world class status and preparing all students for success.The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of Human Resources. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with the Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.Job QualificationsMaster’s Degree required;Valid NYS School District Leader (SDL or SDA) certificationValid certification in Physical Education and Health preferred;Experience teaching Physical Education or Health within public education desired, urban education setting is preferred.
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