Director II – Innovative Programs

Reports to: Executive Director – Innovation & School Improvement

Grade 405

239 Days

Salary: $97,569 - $117,552

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

The Director of Innovative Programs builds, deploys, manages, and monitors key performance management systems for innovative school choice programs and SB 1882 contract management. Accelerates innovative opportunities, increasing access to educational choice opportunities for families.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with campus and District Service Center personnel to evaluate key performance indicators.
• Administers the 1882 Performance Contracts for school management partners.
• Monitors developing District, campus, and school management partner data for improvement of overall student achievement, family experience, and District Service Center efficacy. Provides leadership with notice of changes in leading indicators.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive monitoring and visualization plan for alignment of District performance measures with campus improvement plans to achieve increased student academic outcomes.
• Facilitates and encourages stakeholder dialogue and communication to ensure broad engagement, support, and understanding with both internal and external partners.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates existing programs (internal/external); makes recommendations and develops strategies for continuous improvement, implementation, and execution.
• Researches and makes recommendations for compensation systems, evaluation systems, and selection procedures based on wide review and analysis of other national/local programs.
• Exercises proactive leadership in promoting the District's vision and mission.
• Analyzes data to make evidence-based District recommendations.
• Supports the District data reporting processes.
• Collaborates with Division of Technology staff and other District Service Center personnel to prepare and transfer data to the District data warehouse, web-portal, ADQ file server, or other appropriate areas.
• Responds to appropriate internal and external ad hoc report and data requests.
  
  

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provides regular updates of program activities and services to appropriate audiences.
• Collaborates with departments to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs that support the needs of all student populations.
• Provides community engagement and ensures equity and access to innovative programming for all students.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and stays informed of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  
  

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  
  

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in project management and program evaluation, including strategic planning, resource allocation, data management techniques, and coordination of resources.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education, data privacy, budget, and programs.
• Knowledge of evaluation systems, human resource administration, and strategic compensation plans.
• Knowledge of best practices in data management including collecting, monitoring, and reporting of data.
• Knowledge of K-12 education systems, innovative program models, and SB 1882 partnerships.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make actionable recommendations.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Skill in written and oral communications including interacting effectively with all levels of district service center and campus staff, as well as public inquiries.
• Ability to prepare publications, documents, reports, and communication materials for mass distribution.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret data, in order to summarize for technical and non-technical employees, as well as, senior management.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support, develop, implement the strategic plan across the District.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues.
• Ability to use application software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and process professional documents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with campus employees, community, and stakeholders.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university required;
• Major in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or Research and Data Analytics preferred.
• Certification/License:
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification, Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification, Project Management Certificate, Data Analytics Certificate; or related credential preferred.
• Experience:
• 5 years progressively responsible experience in district strategy, school improvement, project management, or campus leadership required.
  

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.