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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Director of Educational Compliance and Accountability in Tonawanda, New York
Director of Educational Compliance and Accountability
Tonawanda City Schools
100 Hinds Street
Tonawanda , NY 14150
Certified - Administrative - Other (Certified)
Job Number 3300050416
Start Date
Open Date 12/23/2024
Closing Date 01/08/2025
Announcement of Vacancy
POSITION TITLE:
Director of Educational Compliance and Accountability
Qualifications:
School District Administrator certification or School District Leader certification
Minimum of 5 years successful experience in the education field
Strong leadership skills
Outstanding knowledge of organizational structure, strategic plan, and NYSED reporting
Strong human relations skills
Relationships with the Community
Exceptional communications skills with an ability to clearly communicate
Demonstrate expertise and sound philosophy in Educational Technology
Reports to:
Superintendent of Schools
Supervises:
Clerk Typist, Technology Staff
Salary:
$95,000.
Works Cooperatively With:
Superintendent of Schools
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of Special Education
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Building Principals/Assistant Principals
Outside Agencies and Private Schools
BOCES
Associated Vendors
Instructional Staff
Parents and Students
Job Goal:
To provide the district with outstanding leadership by ensuring that data is accurate, timely, and disseminated among district administrators, building principals, and teachers; procure, administer, and finalize grants; and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to ensure clear communication and fidelity to our mission and strategic plan. Also, to provide leadership and supportive administrative expertise in the areas of Management and Maintenance of District Information Systems, Technology Integration, Equipment, Technology Curriculum Development and Professional Development.
Major Areas Of Responsibility:
Assembling and leading a team of district personnel who have technical expertise in the district's student management system, working knowledge of the current reporting requirements, including those of special populations of students (special education, ESEA, migrant), knowledge of the district's registration materials and processes, data analysis experience, and an instructional background;
Defining and document data collection standards that include: Department configurations and staff responsibilities, alignment with stated codes for State and Federal reporting requirements, and consistency across departments and functions;
Communicating data governance standards across departments;
Developing a data verification protocol to ensure that data are accurate;
Assumes the role of "Systems Administrator," coordinating hardware and software implementation and Maintenance; and Administering all aspects of the K-12 Technology program and K-12 Technology Integration; and any appropriate software and hardware to support;
Procurement and administration of grants: Researches, identifies, and develops potential grant opportunities by searching for program ideas using online information retrieval systems and other resources. Writes, monitors, and implements grants for all Federal and State funding including all Title grants, Drug Free Grant and other programs/projects as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. Works with appropriate district personnel in completing grant applications;
Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors grant-funded programs and activities to ensure compliance with regulations and accomplishment of objectives that are prioritized according to Federal, State, and Local regulations, and evaluates and reports on their effectiveness and value;
Chairs or serves on K-12 Technology Committee and the development of the District Technology Plan as well as develops and implements professional growth and staff development in the area of K-12 Technology Integration; Coordinates with the technology integrator as well as district leaders to ensure that outcomes achieve school, district and state objectives;
Daily use and checking of Level 0, 1, 2 (data warehouse) and ensuring these are accurately working with the district's student management system, IEP system, food service system, and transportation system to guarantee accurate information is shared with all users and that errors are minimized;
Working collaboratively with the Superintendent of Schools to create a calendar for the following school year that meets the mandated number of instructional days and the TEA contractual days. Throughout the year, complete the NYS mandated spreadsheet to ensure the correct number of student minutes by building are obtained;
Assumes the role of District Data Privacy and Protection Officer.
Curriculum and Staff Development:
Work directly with building principals to analyze and disaggregate data to make instructional decisions
in the best interest of students;
Plan professional development activities with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction,
Building Principals, and Director of Pupil Personnel Services for all instructional staff to improve student
learning and teacher effectiveness;
Work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction on BEDS day and
VADIR reporting to collect accurate data and input it in the correct reporting source;
Review NYS released Report Cards and Accountability Reports to ensure accuracy and to share with building
principals and assist in creating a plan to disseminate this data to instructional staff.
Administration of Programs:
Provide status reports regarding the district's compliance to the Superintendent of Schools and respond to
requests for data analysis purposes;
Identity training needs for staff;
Direct or assist in the direction of the data analysis activities and instructional improvement initiatives (i.e
Data team meetings);
US Department of Education: Civil Services Data Collection/Compliance: Reporting data by specific building
to ensure compliance with Title and State laws;
Direct and assist in the direction of the data analysis activities and instructional improvement initiatives;
Attend quarterly information sessions provided for CIOs by the WNYRIC and user meetings for supported
student systems;
Contacts appropriate community organizations and agencies for inclusion as project partners, when
appropriate;
Packages application and arranges for timely delivery according to grant guidelines;
Participates in weekly administrative cabinet meetings;
Active member of the Strategic Planning Committee;
Monitor compliance with regard to data standards and maintenance of records;
Ensure data extracts from source system conform to the Data Warehouse file format and include all
required fields as specified in templates;
Act as a liaison between the district and the regional WNYRIC;
Secure the certification of the data by the Superintendent or charter school leader in accordance with the
certification schedule set forth by NYSED;
Develop relationships with private agencies where TCSD are parentally placed to determine the amount of
funds must be set aside out of the Title grants and secure participation forms;
Meet with principal/CEO of private schools minimally two times a year;
Liaison to private schools for textbook material coordination;
Observe and evaluate teachers K-12 for their 10% as per APPR;
Organizes, administers, and supervises grants relating to Technology teaching and learning (K-12);
Oversees maintenance of email systems, online testing and other on-line student or teacher Programs.
Budget:
Works closely with the Assistant Superintendent's to develop the annual technology budget (K-12);
Facilitate the overall management of the instructional technology budget and inventory;
Maintain clear records, procedures and accountability for auditing purposes;
Write and administer the Consolidated Applications for ESSA-Funded Programs (Title grants);
Work closely with the district accountant to ensure the grant is expended timely and accurately.
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
Anticipated Start:
Winter 2024
Application Procedure:
Submit Letter of Intent with a signature that includes synopsis of experience and reason for interest to:
Dr. Timothy Oldenburg
Superintendent of Schools
100 Hinds Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Submissions via U.S. mail, courier, fax or email will not be considered. In addition, out-of-date, incomplete
applications will not be considered.
Deadline:
January 8, 2025
Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00005387) for this job posting.
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Salary: From 95000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Appointment Status Probationary
Position Status Full time
Start Date ASAP
Required Certification Type School Admin & Supv {1180}, School District Admin {1010}
Contact Person's Name Dr. Timothy A Oldenburg
Contact Person's Title Superintendent of Schools
Contact Person's Email toldenburg@tonacsd.org