Job Description:

Purpose Statement

The role of the System Support Specialist, at any given time, is determined by matching the needs of individuals, groups, buildings, and the district with the following responsibilities to build capacity of teachers and instructional coaches regarding district initiatives and best practices.

This position works 9 months out of the year + additional summer work days

This job reports to the Director of Learning, Design and Innovation

Essential Functions

• Coordinates, facilitates, and monitors the review, development, and implementation of District curriculum at the District and building levels.

• Engages in surveying, identifying, and analyzing the professional learning (e.g. curriculum, assessment, instruction, etc.) needs of teachers, specialists, and instructional coaches in the district.

• Designs support services (e.g. training, materials, etc.) for the purpose of implementing professional learning program activities that address training needs of the District, as identified in the district’s strategic plan.

• Develops short and long range plans for the purpose of ensuring that district resources are effectively utilized.

• Monitors professional learning services (e.g. consultants, work plan goals, staff training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that performance outcomes are achieved within budget, work plans, and district objectives.

• Schedules and publicizes staff development activities and results before, during and after, for the purpose of promoting professional learning.

• Assists in planning and facilitating regular district instructional meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

• Collaborates with others (e.g. district personnel, personnel from other districts, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

• Researches a variety of information (e.g. courses, materials, training consultants, etc.) for the purpose of developing and/or enhancing programs that meet staff training needs to support all learners.

• Identify and collaborate on continuous growth and value-added (e.g. building level supports, district projects, etc).

• Handles all other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing multiple projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and training, developing and supervising staff.

KNOWLEDGE is required write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; current trends and practices in assigned area; education code; principles of employee development and management; project development, goal attainment and time management

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; dealing with frequent and sustained interruptions; developing and maintaining positive working relationships; facilitating communication between persons with divergent positions; implementing change; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing direction and leadership; and setting priorities

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods;

providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from

other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact

on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

A minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience. Experience with curriculum development. Experience providing professional development to adult learners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Certificates and Licenses

A valid North Dakota teaching license

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains certificates and/or licenses

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FSLA Status

Non Exempt

Salary Grade

Certified Teacher + additional summer workdays

Primary Location -Central Administration Building

Salary Range -$91,192.00 - $96,774.00 / Per Year

Shift Type -Full-Time