• Job Description

  Req#: 4160818

  ***This is an anticipated vacancy***

  
  

  ***This is a Full-time, Time-limited position and it expires on September 30, 2024***

  
  The mission of the Department of Public Instruction:

  The State Board of Education has the constitutional authority to lead and uphold the system of public education in North Carolina.

  
  

  ***This position is home-based and will be serving Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools. ***

  
  The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an Education Program Consultant III (School Leadership Coach) for our CARES work located within District and Regional Support Division. The primary purpose of the position of School Leadership Coach (SLC) is to assist the Director of District and Regional Support with the specific responsibility of building the capacity of leadership in schools identified for support to implement and sustain reform and innovation to ensure that all students graduate prepared for college and work. School leadership Coaches will provide on-site support for principals and other school leaders by collecting data and providing supports regarding school improvement planning statewide. This position will align work processes with other key NCDPI positions in the district and region. This position is supervised by the District Leadership Coach that oversees the CARES team in each named district.

  The School Leadership Coach is responsible for building capacity of school principals and leadership teams to develop systematic processes for the ongoing analysis of school-related data and use of these data to inform decisions and monitor progress. This position provides support and assistance in developing innovative frameworks and plans that address performance objectives and organizational goals. The School Leadership Coach will be required to provide written feedback to identified school leadership teams.

  The School Leadership Coach is also responsible for building capacity of school leaders to develop processes for effective recruitment, employment, and retention practices that ensure the school is staffed with highly qualified teachers and personnel.

  The School Leadership Coach meets with the Director of District and Regional Support, Regional Support Teams, and other education partners as appropriate to ensure alignment of goals, communication, and action plans. Communication includes planning, sharing, defining, directing, and explaining the ongoing work of District and Regional Support in improving student achievement within targeted schools.

  
  
  

  Note : To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.

  Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

  As of April 2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant’s salary.

  EEO Statement:

  The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  
  

  To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

  
  

  • Documented leadership experience in an administrative capacity.

  
  

  • Documented knowledge of district and/or school improvement planning in North Carolina (NCStar).

  
  

  • Documented experience with Curriculum and/or instructional methodology related to the NC Standard Course of Study.

  
  

  MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

  Preference will also be given to candidates with successful experience as a school principal.

  Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field with licensure in one of the designated areas;10 Years of Successful Teaching/School Administrator Experience; and Successful Experience in Teaching/Training Adult Learners.

  Preference given to those who live in the assigned region or within a close proximity to the assigned region.

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

  
  Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressively responsible experience in the assigned area of public education with at least two of those years in a supervisory/lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
  
  Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
  
  Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
  
  Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
  
  Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
  
  To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

  
  For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

  NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. For inquiries, please send questions to Keisha.Isley@dpi.nc.gov .

  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.

  Contact Information

  Keisha Isley, Agency Recruiter

  Phone: (984) 236-2320

  Email:Keisha.Isley@dpi.nc.gov

  Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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