School Improvement Coordinator

Job Title : School Improvement Coordinator Status : Full time Exemption Status : Exempt Department / Location : Dept. of Catholic Schools, Bishop Kicanas Pastoral Center / Tucson, AZ Primary Functions : Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, provides school leadership support in the following areas : school leadership coaching, accreditation training and guidance, curriculum, instruction, and assessment coaching and guidance.

This position supports the mission of the Dept. of Catholic Schools by helping the schools maintain WCEA accreditation status to include continuous improvement in Catholic identity, leadership development, operational vitality, and academic excellence.

To evangelize, catechize, and educate in a Catholic educational environment, the School Improvement Coordinator shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his / her personal life, Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.

Eph. 4 : 1) Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey;

strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Primary responsibility is to serve as WCEA Commissioner with duties assigned according to the accreditation policy and protocol as well as the ongoing needs of the schools.
• Assist the superintendent in policy review as needed.
• Assist the superintendent in grant writing as needed.
• Assist the superintendent in facilitating principal searches.
• Assist in the planning and executing of all principal meetings, retreats, and in-services.
• Maintain a professional, organized office.
• Manage and maintain files necessary for the office of the School Improvement Coordinator
• Provide necessary staff support to others in the Dept. of Catholic Schools as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Have working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as well as diocesan policies.
• Maintain and respect the privacy of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the Bishop of Tucson and others similarly supported.

Physical / Mental Requirements : Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office and school environment.

Required Activities : Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding. Basic Qualifications :

• A working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be able to travel and be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance

Minimum Requirements :

• Master’s degree in education
• A practicing Catholic and in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Experience in school accreditation preferred.
• Experience in school leadership preferred.
• High energy, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic planning and development.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of data base programs.

Covenants of Employment : The Diocese of Tucson is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law.

Under the Zero Tolerance Policy , no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.