The purpose of this job is to lead district efforts to increase achievement for all students by supporting job-embedded teachers in HCS Grow Your Own programs in high-needs schools throughout the district. The ideal candidate for this position will engage with alternate-route certification (ARC) candidates as an advocate and coach, looking to coordinate the resources and feedback necessary for all of our GYO teachers to be successful. This role will include significant coordination with multiple stakeholders from our schools, district leadership, and university partners to align supports for GYO teachers.

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. 

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. 

• Manage ARC candidates in program matriculation processes at partnering universities and programs.
• Develop and maintain record-keeping systems to track candidate progress in program and performance in schools.
• Coordinate supports for building-level readiness for ARC teachers.
• Develop and execute ancillary professional development for ARC teachers with coordination from Induction and district leadership. 
• Assist director in ongoing partnership management.
• Partner closely with participants, supervisors, and senior leadership throughout the programs to ensure clarity, consistency, and simplicity and deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Responsible for ensuring all content and delivery methods (both delivery and supporting materials) drive the desired behaviors and mindset shift and build competence, confidence, and knowledge.
• Work independently and as part of a team to analyze, design, create and deploy appropriate learning and development solutions to leaders at all levels.
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and effective delivery of services by focusing on research and innovative training and development processes and curriculum.
• Responsible for measuring, evaluating, and analyzing feedback and adjusting materials and methods as appropriate.
• Effectively work and build relationships with colleagues. 
• Ensure key stakeholders are involved and kept informed of progress on development plans.
• Actively support all efforts to reinforce HCS culture, inclusive of our Diversity, Equity and inclusion strategy.
• Determine key measures of success. Provide analysis, reporting, and recommendations that drive continuous improvement, ensure application, and provide momentum for leader development strategy across the organization.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time as required.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law. 
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or coordinating department social functions. 

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree preferred. 
• 3-5 years of experience in administration; human resources; and/or instructional coaching required
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with key partners including principals 
• Ability to develop and develop training materials at all levels within the organization
• Has experience in developing competence using a variety of different methods, not just face to face
• Evidence of continued professional development demonstrating innovative techniques and thinking relating to leadership development 

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Ability to self-start, work independently and/or with a team, virtually as well as in an office.

Compensation:Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.Salary Scale

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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