Program Manager (Teacher Pathways), School District of Philadelphia

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on July 30, 2019

Assists the Director; Talent Support Service in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local guidelines. Provides leadership for and directly participates in all operational phases for the Teacher Pathways program. Plans and implements new and innovative approaches to this work and will ensure all activities are implemented with fidelity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the Teacher Pathways program. Resolves escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Assists with contractual responsibility monitoring of both School District and provider roles and responsibilities in key aspects of contract compliance. Provides support in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local guidelines

Essential Functions

Teacher Pathways Specialty

• Implements the District’s vision around teacher pathways; uses the Teacher Residency model best practices to improve the broader student teacher and teacher fellow experiences.
• Coordinates with school leaders, mentor teachers, and partner staff on scheduling resident placement and other program needs; develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support Teacher Pathways.
• Designs and maintains data systems to track teacher residents, student teachers, teacher resident candidates and other critical information to maximize their chances of transitioning to the District.
• Designs support strategies for teacher pathway candidates in collaboration with other District offices to develop teachers’ skills and retain effective teacher residents.
• Supports the District’s talent pipeline through expanded and strengthened partnerships; leads District recruitment efforts for teacher pathway candidates and promotes partner opportunities throughout the year.
• Documents processes and standards for university partners sending residents and student teachers to train in the District.
• Participates in data driven strategic planning; assists with the collection of data and evaluation of the program’s effectiveness; identifies and recommends changes to the Teacher Pathways program as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management or program implementation involving grants.
  OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.
All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
• administrative and budgetary practices and procedures.
• the current methods, processes and techniques utilized in the implementation of program initiatives.
• the methods used to develop contracts and manage external resources.
• maintain records, monitor program activities and prepare reports on a timely basis.

Ability to:

• assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
• conduct research and analyze data.
• maintain records and prepare reports.
• develop and facilitate presentations.
• use a personal computer for general office functions, including Microsoft Office and Google applications for word processing, presentations and data management.
• provide a timely response to deadlines.
• work well both independently and as part of a team.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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