Instructional Leader, Florida Scholars Academy (Walton/ Jackson/ Liberty County)

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Position General Summary:

The Instructional Leader, Florida Scholars Academy plays a crucial role in providing leadership and support in the administration of a safe, inclusive, and academically enriching environment within the juvenile justice system. This position requires a dedicated and adaptable professional who is committed to fostering positive student development and promoting educational success. Under the direction of the Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy, this position assists in managing the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) and its human resources to attain school goals by providing evidence of effective instruction that results in student achievement, as recognized through defined learning gains and survey results. This position supports the instructional process with specific responsibility for managing assigned programs/services; providing information/serving as a resource to others; and supervising assigned staff. This position will also oversee the personal and professional growth activities of assigned staff. This position performs a variety of duties including but not limited to the scheduling, facilitating, and monitoring of the instructional program, building and maintaining culture and values among new and returning instructors via training and support, liaising with departments outside Instruction to support their program, observing and evaluating instructors, and reporting back to the Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy.

Essential Position Functions:

• Supervise, monitor, observe, and conduct the evaluation of designated instructors and staff regarding their performance and responsibilities in the achievement of program goals and priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the instructional program.
• Work to support the objectives of the program being delivered by the curriculum and literacy teams.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Florida Scholars Academy's training programs as it relates to preparing and supporting teachers and staff in the program.
• Review monthly progress reports and other ancillary data to identify areas of concern in regard to student and instructor performance.
• Review and report on student progress and performance to ensure alignment of the program via state progress monitoring requirements.
• Monitor departmental compliance with accountability measures.
• Utilize resources and coaching from the Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy to maximize professional growth and performance.
• Manage, control, direct, and supervise assigned direct reports, including general leadership, planning, organizing, and reviewing.
• Work in collaboration with the Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy to facilitate the developing and mentoring of instructional staff.
• Serve as an instructional coach for assigned instructional staff.
• Facilitate onsite collaboration with Professional Standards and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) on reporting incidents.
• Support any other academic related topic established at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools, Florida Scholars Academy or Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Valid Professional Florida Professional Teaching Certificate with Educational Leadership

Experience:

• Three years' successful teaching experience
• External candidates must have at least one full year of experience in an Assistant Principal or Principal position
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, training, and development of instructors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

• Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans
• Strong knowledge of instructional strategies
• Strong knowledge of online instructional design theories
• Strong knowledge of learning style theories
• Strong knowledge of educational leadership strategies
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses knowledge of technical issues affecting the organization
• Displays proficiency in organization and coordination skills
• Works as a team member and leader
• Employs innovative problem-solving techniques to accomplish objectives
• Possesses skills with all applicable and recommended FLVS computer applications

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers

FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion

MANAGER COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

COMMAND SKILLS

Relishes leading; Takes unpopular stands if necessary; Encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end it and move on; Is looked to for direction in a crisis; Faces adversity head on; Energized by tough challenges

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; Reads situations quickly; Good at focused listening; Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal "noise"

LISTENING

Practices attentive and active listening with all groups/people; Has the patience to hear people out without interruption; Can accurately restate the opinion of others even when he/she disagrees

MANAGING DIVERSITY

Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; Deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes; Hires variety and diversity without regard to class; Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all

DEVELOPING OTHERS

Provides constructive, concrete, behavioral feedback to others through monthly development discussions; Shares information, resources and suggestions to help others be more successful; Delegates challenging work assignments or responsibilities that will help the abilities and stretch others; Regularly meets with employees to review development needs, career aspirations and progress; Constructs compelling developmental plans and executes them; Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; Is a good judge of talent; After reasonable exposure, can articulate the strengths and limitations of people inside or outside the organization

TIMELY, QUALITY DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; Able to make a quick decision; Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; Sought out by others for advice and solutions; Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time

PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; Knows how to organize people and activities; Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; Can readily see opportunities or synergy and integration; Can simplify complex processes; Gets more out of fewer resources

TEAM BUILDING

Develops networks and builds alliances; Participates in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives; Focuses time and energy to develop direct report team and peer team; Fosters commitment, team spirit, pride and trust; Recognizes and rewards people for their achievements and contributions to organizational success; Identifies and tackles morale issues; Provides training and development to employees; creates and participates in team building sessions; Empowers others; Makes each individual feel his/her work is important; Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility

MANAGING & MEASURING WORK

Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; Sets clear objectives and knows what to measure and how to measure them; Monitors process, progress, and results; Designs feedback loops into work; Holds self and others accountable for achieving goals and objectives

COMFORT AROUND HIGHER MANAGEMENT

Deals comfortably with more senior managers; Presents to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; Determines the best way to get things done with more senior managers by talking their language and responding to their needs; Crafts approaches to working with more senior managers that are seen as appropriate and positive

MANAGERIAL COURAGE

Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; Is not afraid to provide current, direct, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; Lets people know where they stand; Faces up to people problems on any person or situation quickly and directly

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Frequency of travel: Daily travel is required to the assigned residential facility. Frequent travel is required for meetings, training, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays.
• Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)