Director, School Choice

The salary for this position is 100,000.00 and is non-negotiable.

Job Summary

Leads the School Choice/Pupil Assignment Operations Department. Oversees the establishment, development and maintenance of school choice options including magnet programs, charter schools,

special transfer options, and other state mandated private and public school choice programs. Manages the assignment of students to schools, school boundaries and student enrollment

database. Writes, implements and manages large scale grants for magnet schools.

Essential Functions

1. Leads, directs, and manages School Choice operations; recruits, selects, orients,

trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines staff. Plans, monitors, appraises, andreviews staff job contributions to planning, development, delivery, follow-up, and evaluation of School Choice services.

2. Provides leadership, vision and visibility for all district School Choice programs.

3. Communicates policies, rules and procedures governing the district's school choice options to the public. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the

administration, School Board and the community regarding school choice and pupil placement.

4. Monitors the implementation of unitary policies on magnet schools, pupil assignment, and student transfers.

5. Serves as Project Director for Magnet Schools Assistance Program grants(s).

6. Oversees the program design, implementation, and evaluation for more than 60 magnet schools. Identifies new magnet themes, makes recommendations for placement and implementation.

7. Ensures that magnet schools have an annual marketing and recruitment plan.

8. Oversees and approves all publications of the School Choice Department.

9. Implements the Opportunity Scholarship Program as needed.

10. Conducts site reviews and visits to magnet and charter schools.

11. Oversees School Choice programs including magnet, charter, special transfer options, McKay Scholarships, and Opportunity Scholarships.

12. Manages the Impact Aid/Federal Assistance Program.

13. Develops budgets and oversees the expenditure of district and federal funds.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Doctorate degree preferred.

Experience: Seven (7) years successful supervisory or administrative experience at the school

or central office with increasing levels of responsibility. Knowledge of school board policies; state

and federal laws related to school choice options and pupil assignment; curriculum development;

and current trend in magnet program design and implementation. Demonstrated knowledge

and/or ability with technology, fiscal affairs, GIS software, and school boundaries. Must have

grant management background. Management experience with Magnet Schools Assistance

Program (MSAP) grant preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification in Educational Leadership or Administration/Supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of school board policies; district rules and guidelines; and state and federal laws

• related to school choice options and pupil assignment
• Knowledge of curriculum development theories and practices
• Knowledge of current trends in magnet program design and implementation
• Knowledge of student tracking systems and methodologies associated with student
• assignment
• Knowledge of school boundaries
• Knowledge of budget procedures
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, GIS, and database software skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong business acumen skills
• Strong supervisory management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to develop and manage organizational budget
• Ability to communicate to management upwards and downwards
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
• Ability to design workflows and procedures;
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
• Ability to manage team activities
• Ability to analyze complex data