School Improvement Officer- Elementary

Position Summary: 

The School Improvement Officer—Elementary Schools supervises, supports, and provides professional development to elementary principals and program directors. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, oversees school improvement initiatives, and enhances student academic achievement through strategic leadership and resource allocation. The School Improvement Officer will collaborate with district leaders, school administrators, and instructional staff to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Leadership & School Improvement

• Provide leadership to elementary school administrators to drive measurable student achievement gains.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of assigned schools and programs.
• Support the development and monitoring of school improvement plans to ensure academic success.

Instructional Support & Development

• Collaborate with district departments to provide instructional resources that support school success.
• Evaluate and refine instructional programs to improve student learning outcomes.
• Work with school leaders to implement curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with district goals.

Coaching & Professional Growth

• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to elementary principals to strengthen leadership capacity.
• Develop and implement professional learning opportunities for school administrators and instructional staff.
• Work closely with school leaders to establish staff development plans focused on instructional improvement.

Strategic Planning & Resource Allocation

• Assist in staff allocation decisions and participate in the hiring process for elementary school leadership roles.
• Ensure the effective use of resources to support student success, including budget oversight and funding proposals.
• Collaborate with central office teams to ensure that schools receive the necessary support to meet academic goals.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications) 

Bring Expertise and Vision:

• Master’s Degree in Education.
• Hold or be eligible for a Missouri Administrator license.
• 3-5 years of experience as a principal.  
• Previous experience in supervising principals. 
• Strong ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

Innovative Thinking:

• Ability to analyze and improve instructional practices through data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in implementing school improvement initiatives that drive academic achievement.

Leadership with Impact:

• Strong ability to mentor and develop school leaders to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Expertise in strategic planning and problem-solving to address barriers to student success.

A Growth Mindset:

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Openness to feedback and collaboration to improve student performance district-wide.

Benefits:

• Retirement Program, Health, Dental, and Life Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

This job requires that the employee be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

Submit your application here: https://kcmsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5053598 

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future.