School Improvement and Accountability Specialist (Education Associate) - 60024259

Full Job Description

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Position Summary:

The School Improvement and Accountability Specialist supports identified schools by guiding improvement planning, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with leadership teams. This role helps ensure schools meet state and federal accountability standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Support development and monitoring of school improvement plans. Provide coaching and technical assistance to school and district teams. Analyze data to inform leadership decisions. Assist with leadership evaluations and development. Maintain documentation and contribute to improvement resources.

Coordinate and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of South Carolina’s External Review Team (ERT) process.

Support the effective and positive execution of all SCDE school improvement programs through external reviews and school improvement planning.

Collect, analyze, and report district and school-level data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Foster collaboration across SCDE offices, state education agencies, and external organizations to enhance and streamline services provided to educators and students. Manage contracts, vendors, and service providers to ensure high-quality support aligned with agency goals.

Develop and disseminate written materials including guidelines, communications, reports, and templates related to external reviews and school improvement efforts. Ensure all materials are well-researched, clearly written, professionally edited, and consistent with office and agency standards.

Work in partnership with the Office of Finance to manage budgets and submit budget requests as needed. Collaborate with the Office of Procurement to ensure all contracts and agreements related to external review services and school plan support are legally compliant and effectively executed.

Represent the Office of Leadership Effectiveness and the SC Department of Education in hearings and meetings with the State Board of Education, the SC General Assembly, and the Education Oversight Committee.

Prepare and submit all required documentation and synopses in accordance with established timelines.

Engage in cross-divisional and inter-agency collaboration by participating in meetings and conferences at the local, state, and national levels. Contribute to the advancement of school improvement initiatives and the broader goals of South Carolina public education.

Maintain consistent communication with supervisors and team members regarding work progress, challenges, and upcoming events.

Respond promptly to stakeholder inquiries related to external reviews, reporting, and plan implementation.

Actively seek opportunities to enhance the integration and effectiveness of services across the office and agency.

Support the coordination of special projects related to school reform, including planning, funding, and implementation. Collaborate with external organizations to drive impactful school improvement efforts.

This position is located in the Office of Leadership Effectiveness.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in school improvement or educational leadership.
• Experience with accountability systems preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented

Additional Information

• Office-based with occasional travel.
• May require overnight travel for training or site visits.
• Flexible hours may be needed for meetings or deadlines.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

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