Job description
The Virginia Department of Education, Office of School Quality (OSQ), is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to lead OSQ work in the development and implementation of processes to monitor schools who are federally-identified as not meeting federal accountability standards. The incumbent will be responsible for: working collaboratively across the agency to ensure accurate identification of schools based on federal accountability standards; leading the monitoring process for schools who are federally-identified; and providing accurate interpretation of regulations, and technical information and services to LEAs and the public regarding federal accountability requirements. This position will also serve as the OSQ point of contact to work with schools in an identified Superintendents’ Region; support schools who are not fully accredited and require support and monitoring per identified processes; participate on OSQ teams including Academic Reviews, Comprehensive Needs Assessments, Division Level Reviews, Continuous School Improvement initiatives; and assist the director in the effective management and leadership of the OSQ team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of continuous school improvement models and research; federal school improvement legislation and Virginia’s federal school improvement plan;
- Considerable knowledge of school reform initiatives to address student achievement, and of issues, trends and best practices in the area of division- and school-level support for challenged schools;
- Knowledge of school and division continuous improvement process planning, and program evaluation; experience in budget management;
- Demonstrated ability to use school and division data to drive instruction, implement new instructional programs, and evaluate and modify division practices that support school improvement and student success;
- Knowledge of research methods, project management and information systems;
- Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving techniques to complex educational situations, and effectively present complex information to technical and lay audiences in writing and orally.
- Participate as a member of project team to produce and complete projects, and manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
- Experience in coordinating and implementing school and division level initiatives for challenged schools at school- and or division-level
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from a college or university with an advanced degree in the field of education
- Post Graduate Professional License or other professional license approved by VA for instructional personnel
Special Requirements
- Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check.
- Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide three references with your application under the other documents attachment.
To be considered for this position, you must complete a Commonwealth of Virginia Application for employment; in lieu of a state application, a resume is acceptable. Either document must be detailed and fully completed (including periods of unemployment, if applicable). Each application/resume is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
VDOE values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. Please contact
humanresources@doe.virginia.gov if accommodations are needed.
Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
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