School Choice Charter Manager

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to act as a liaison between the Hamilton County charter schools and the district to ensure all students have access to high quality school options by overseeing charter school operations and authorization and collaborating with the school choice facilitator on other school choice options. Hamilton County Schools will be the first choice for families in K-12 Education. We will accelerate innovation, increase high-quality school choice options and enhance family and community engagement.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field
Five (5) years previous experience that includes progressively responsible management or school administration
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Ability to maintain a deeply rooted mindset that diverse school models are capable of producing strong outcomes for students, that all students should have access to and their choice of high-quality schools and that all schools should be held accountable to provide students with a high-quality education.
Demonstrate a collaborative and innovative leadership style.
Demonstrate experience with multi-year strategic planning and budgeting.
Demonstrate experience leading complex change management efforts.
Experience with, or a deep understanding of, successful school oversight models and innovative programs.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements plans to support increased choice, access and equity for students and families with high-quality school options.
Champions the creation of new schools and the redesign of existing schools that require extensive cross-departmental collaboration and internal consensus.
Facilitates relevant research and evidence-based scaling efforts to replicate and expand innovation schools.
Invests and engages internal and external stakeholders in choice school models and educational practices.
Directs planning activities and puts programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of district’s mission.
Provides leadership as a member of a collaborative team to ensure that curriculum initiatives are aligned with district strategies and priorities.
Oversees charter schools, including site visits, annual reviews, renewal application process, charter application process, adherence to charter agreements, and response to parent concerns.
Evaluates charter policies and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements.
Communicates relevant district information with charter school leaders.
Collaborates with various district departments, including Federal Programs, Finance, SIS management, School Choice, Exceptional Education, ENL, and curriculum and instruction.
Facilitates group understanding and communication of diversity in an educational setting.
Communicates through the proper channels to keep the Superintendent and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems.
May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
Prepares or completes various documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.
Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Maintains confidentiality.
Attends work and arrives to work on time.
Performs other related duties as assigned.