Special Programs and Student Success Specialist

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                       Special Programs and Student Success Specialist

LOCATION:                       Student Services

SALARY:                           Teacher Salary Scale

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:   12 Months

REPORTS TO:                     Chief of Student Services

JOB GOAL:  To support Johnston County Public Schools in the continuous improvement of academic outcomes including support services for students in special programs and support activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Strong technology and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate a variety of programs, and activities.
• Must have a North Carolina Professional Educator’s license.  A North Carolina license in Administration and/or Supervision is preferred.
• Strong ability to build effective, collaborative partnerships with educators, employers, and community stakeholders, and vendors.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee recruitment and application processes for JCPS Choice Programs such as:  AVID, CTLA, Early College, Fire Science, IB, IDEAL, Innovation and JOCO Teach.
• Oversee, direct and plan additional co-curricular opportunities for students.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss Choice programs, pathways and courses.
• Ensure that all stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and administration, have accurate, timely information regarding these programs.
• Assist Student Services department with the various communication and promotion of special programs, athletics and other extra-curricular activities.
• Oversee development and operations of student clubs within JCPS.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative programs that foster student college and life readiness.
• Partner with government agencies to predict the economic growth/needs for the county, and plan for the future of special program offerings in the school system.
• Compile and analyze data to prepare reports to local, state, and federal agencies for assigned programs.
• Meet and consult with advisory groups, economic leaders and governmental agencies, and serve on various external committees to acquire relevant information and support JCPS special programs.
• Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be able to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal relationships with business/community leaders, students, staff and parents.
• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports in digital format.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.