Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Senior Administrator to the Area Superintendent

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Chief of Schools

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator Band 3

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Collaborates with schools in the implementation of district initiatives aligned with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Board goals and strategic focus areas. Serves as a liaison and support for schools in strategic work targeted to improve and raise student achievement while assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans and ongoing Continuous Improvement processes. Supports the Area Superintendents with leadership development for district and school leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of innovative research-based instructional practices;
• Extensive knowledge of continuous improvement processes;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge of interrelated functions between human resources, payroll, and benefit processes;
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills;
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to gather and analyze data, from a variety of database systems, in order to present recommendations in an easily understood, reportable format;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, school system staff, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Five years K-12 teaching experience;
• Leadership experience in facilitating the school improvement plan (SIP);
• Experience designing and delivering professional development.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in a teaching area;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an administrative license area of School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work involves driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/2023

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.