Senior Specialist for Charter School Sponsorship

Position Title: Senior Specialist for Charter School SponsorshipReports to: Network SuperintendentJob#: 8474Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 MonthShift Length: 8 Hours a DayUnion Eligibility: Not EligibleContract Eligibility: Not EligibleSalary: $75,000Position Summary:Saint Louis Public Schools is seeking a Senior Specialist for Charter School Sponsorship to assist with compliance, quality assurance monitoring, and evaluation of the charter schools that SLPS will sponsor. The candidate must ensure compliance and quality assurance monitoring to maintain SLPS sponsorship qualifications with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This position supports other leadership positions in managing the requirements of the charter school performance evaluation and is responsible for conducting ongoing data analysis of sponsored charter schools.Essential Functions:Coordinate the day-to-day operations of district-wide charter school sponsorshipReview and analyze charter school applications for the demonstrated understanding of required compliance with state standards.Review existing schools' compliance as part of school renewal applications.Review academic, financial, and operational data and information provided by sponsored schools to ensure they are following federal and state laws, charter school regulations, policies, and performance contracts; refer noncompliance issues to the Associate Superintendent, School Innovation, Turnaround, and Charter PartnershipsCollect, analyze, present, and disseminate accurate and easily consumable data on school enrollments, student characteristics, and academic outcomes for use by SLPS and sponsored schools to support public reporting, school monitoring, and renewal recommendationsAssist in the coordination of external evaluation of sponsored schools in accordance with SLPS and DESE policiesAssist in the preparation of evaluation checklists and letters to sponsored schools detailing areas of non-compliance related to annual evaluationAssist in the production of evaluation reports, working directly with SLPS staff and consultants to synthesize data and create reports according to set deadlines; edit any such reports to ensure that conclusions and evidence clearly articulate and are consistent with the standards and policies of the SLPS, DESE, and Missouri charter school statutesRespond to inquiries and provides technical assistance to charter schools relating to the compliance data system, performance framework requirements, annual reports, and school-specific requirements.Interpret and explain applicable federal and state legislation, rules, regulations, and procedures to school staff, management, boards, and others.Provide overall planning, direction, and implementation of charter school sponsorshipsCollaborate closely with district staff to maintain DESE compliance to ensure successful implementationServe as the primary state and local contact for charter school sponsorshipPrepare reports as needed and/or requestedLead and facilitate ongoing planning efforts of staff and partner organizations to achieve desired outcomesParticipate in all meetings and seminars as required by DESEDevelop and submit all reports required by DESE and the Board of EducationCollaborate closely with internal and external program evaluatorsManage and oversee project budgetsCollaborate closely with charter schoolsProvides leadership in technical areas as designatedCollaborate with individual sites, district departments, and the Development Office to expand community partnershipsParticipate on local and state committees related to charter school sponsorshipFacilitate partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services related to the funding of charter school sponsorshipOther duties assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to gather, analyze and produce a high volume of information in a timely and accessible manner, and the ability to effectively communicate the information to a variety of stakeholdersThe ability to review, analyze, and interpret, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as related to public educationThe ability to analyze and evaluate data to formulate recommendationsThe ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with sponsored school staff, SLPS staff, and the general publicAbility to task analyze complex tasks and create/explain action stepsSkill in editing and proofreadingSkill in the use of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPointDemonstrates the drive and desire to propel improved academic outcomes for all students through high-quality sponsoring practices.Possess a strong work ethic and ability to work independently in task completionPossess strong writing skillsEvidence of good oral and written communication skillsAbility to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral formAbility to effectively work and interact with othersAbility to analyze and apply dataExperience:General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, fiscal administration, purchasing, program planning, policy formulation, and general administrative systemsGeneral knowledge of charter schools, public school choice, school reform programs, theories, and practicesGeneral knowledge of general governmental budgeting, fiscal management; accounting, auditing; procurement/contract principles and procedures; and related fiscal practices Charter school authorizing/sponsorship experienceBasic knowledge, understanding, and connection to the history and socio-economic conditions of neighborhoods making up the SLPS district and general understanding of the community organizations serving families and children who live thereHistory of Project ManagementAbility to coordinate and manage multi-faceted projects and to provide follow-up and compliance monitoring and support.Education:A Bachelor's Degree with two to five years of experience in public policy, education, business, research, or another relevant field (required)Master's Degree (preferred)Missouri Teacher Certification (preferred)Physical Requirements:Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicleMust be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human bodyLight work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degreeWorking Conditions and Environment:* Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment* Very limited or no exposure to physical riskDisclaimer:The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.Fully-paid health insurance for self$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)$40,000 group term life insuranceEligibility for federal loan forgiveness programsPension planRobust wellness programsBenefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.