JOB SUMMARY

The Performance Management Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for driving the success of all performance management strategy and initiatives. From ensuring evaluation compliance, to monitoring effectiveness of teacher and leader evaluation systems to identifying opportunities and systems for bolstering the relationship between teacher or leader appraisal and student achievement, the Performance Management Initiatives Coordinator is a data-driven and innovative contributor to realizing the goal of Destination 2035. As a Performance Management Initiatives Coordinator, you believe in the power of evaluation systems and data to drive high-quality instruction and experiences for HISD's students. You take ownership of the teacher and leader evaluation systems at HISD and seek opportunities to strategically leverage data collected through evaluation for collaborative development and coaching of teachers and leaders, to creating pathways of opportunity for our highly effective instructional staff.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and analyze teacher and leader performance data in order to create impactful interventions and growth opportunities that directly lead to enriched student achievement and experience at HISD.
• Collect, analyze, and report teacher and leader evaluation data internally and with external stakeholders.
• Deploy to campuses to support campus-based leaders with teacher evaluation systems and processes, or to support division-based leaders with leader or teacher evaluation systems or processes.
  

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Identify opportunities to connect the work of the performance management team with other stakeholder groups and bodies of work, including and not limited to accountability, curriculum, assessment, special populations, CCMR, LPD.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of performance management initiatives and strategies, recommending data-informed adjustments to continuously improve educational outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years
At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district - Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses.
Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.
Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.