Cedar Rapids Community School District · 1 month ago
KCU Program Director
Cedar Rapids, IA
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expCedar Rapids Community School District is looking for a Program Director to lead an innovative summer learning program aimed at supporting children who need academic assistance. The role involves managing program activities, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with grant expectations to enhance students' academic performance.
Education
Responsibilities
Leader of an innovative summer learning program that aims to serve children who need academic support most in the Cedar Rapids School District
Responsible for ensuring all activities match parents, district and donors’ expectations for a safe, equitable, effective experience to close the achievement gap and put students in positions to start the new school year academically stronger than they left the previous year
Collaborate with district departments such as Human Resources, Payroll, Transportation to effectively maintain budget and other fiscal responsibilities
Assist in selection of certified teachers to lead the academic portion of the day
Support for accountability of grant and program expectations
Travel between sites to support programs daily
Planning and executing training for summer staff
Managing the budget, procurement of materials, and tracking expenses in compliance with CRCSD policies
Manage the 21st Century Grant compliance pieces with the state and federal expectations
Planning and executing summer programs, including academic and enrichment portions
Assist lead teachers in coordinating transportation with CRCSD busing department
Teams with school staff to provide strategies that support and meet students’ needs and achievement of academic goals
Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members
Provide support and communication through the KCU web site and other social media options
Assists and collaborates with the principal, teaching and paraprofessional staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to academic achievement goals
Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
Ability to organize and manage details in a thorough manner
Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Classroom teacher for 5 years
K-5 Elementary Education
K-5 Reading
Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in reading and elementary education
Five years of teaching experience
Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
Ability to organize and manage details in a thorough manner
Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations
Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff
Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students
Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions
Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts
Ability to solve problems effectively
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning
Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance
Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children
Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes
Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team
Won't shy from today's educational challenges
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills
Has a track record of success
Works with great integrity
Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Company
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Cedar Rapids Community School District is a public school district serving preschool through 12th-grade students.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Zimmermann
Chief of Innovation and Research
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