Internal Only School Improvement Team Leaders

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The School Improvement Team Leader, an internal position within Urbana School District #116, is responsible for collaborating with administrative teams, teachers, and central office personnel to ensure compliance with ISBE requirements for designated schools. This role involves fostering distributive leadership, leading professional development, analyzing school performance data, and developing actionable strategies for improvement. The team leader will act as a liaison, provide guidance on instructional practices and ISBE requirements, and actively participate in school improvement meetings and initiatives. This is a stipend position paid at the rate of $2,000 annually, requiring at least a one-year commitment for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Proven commitment to professional development and reflective practices.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead professional development activities and form collaborative, professional relationships with colleagues.
Experience in supporting colleagues and administrators with goal attainment.
Current Urbana School District #116 Employee
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Paraprofessional License

Responsibilities

Collaborate with building administrative team, teachers, and Central Office personnel to ensure compliance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements for designated schools.
Foster distributive leadership within the school, empowering colleagues to engage in shared decision-making.
Lead and facilitate professional development sessions aligned with the school’s improvement plan and district curriculum.
Develop, coordinate, and implement school-based professional development opportunities that support student growth and instructional improvement.
Analyze school performance data to identify trends, measure student growth, and develop actionable strategies for improvement.
Assist in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan to address areas of need and prioritize student success.
Approach challenges with a positive attitude and a commitment to finding practical, actionable solutions that support school improvement goals.
Foster a culture of innovation and openness to change among staff members.
Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and Central Office personnel to ensure clear and effective communication.
Act as a resource for staff regarding instructional practices supportive of school goals and curriculum and district improvement initiatives, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Provide guidance to staff regarding ISBE or school improvement requirements and deadlines.
Attend all scheduled School Improvement Team and district school improvement meetings led by building or district administration.
Actively contribute to discussions, planning, and the execution of initiatives aimed at achieving school improvement goals.
Ensure all school improvement initiatives and practices align with ISBE requirements and deadlines.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of school improvement expectations.