Orange County Public Schools

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY

Orange County Public Schools  •  Orlando, FL (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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To support OCPS schools in strengthening school climate and culture by developing and leading high-quality professional learning, coaching instructional leaders and resource teachers, and utilizing data to drive continuous improvement in student engagement, behavior, and academic outcomes. This role provides direct support to schools, builds leadership capacity, and ensures alignment with district priorities and the OCPS Instructional Framework.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education Leadership or related field required.
  • Three (3) years of experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning aligned to district initiatives.
  • Two (2) years of experience in supervising, coaching, and developing instructional staff or leaders.
  • Valid Florida Teaching Certificate
  • Experience supporting school climate and culture initiatives, including student engagement, behavior, or MTSS frameworks preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and ability to utilize assessment results to inform instruction for improved student achievement. Knowledge of organization and management theory and practice. Knowledge and commitment to shared decision-making and accountability for results. Knowledge of analysis and data gathering techniques and the ability to use technology to facilitate use of data in any format needed by individual schools. Ability to work and communicate effectively with people to focus resources (both human and financial) toward the achievement of district expectations. Ability to facilitate group processes in consensus building, conflict resolution, planning and decision-making. Understands that quality teaching and learning are the essential processes of public schools and has the ability to focus human and financial resources toward this end. Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to school climate and culture, including student engagement, behavior supports, and welcoming school environments. Ability to lead adult learning and facilitate professional learning communities at the school and district level. REPORTS TO: Director - Access and Opportunity SUPERVISES: Resource Teachers MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, Copier PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted. Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc. Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:∗ Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.∗ Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.∗ Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.∗ Develop leadership capacity in subordinates with a focus on school climate and culture.∗ Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning aligned to district priorities and the OCPS Instructional Framework.∗ Provide coaching and support to instructional coaches and school leaders.∗ Support schools in implementing strategies to improve school climate, student engagement, and behavior.∗ Monitor and assist schools in analyzing climate-related data (attendance, behavior, perception surveys).∗ Collaborate with school leaders to develop action plans addressing climate and culture needs.∗ Support and monitor resource teachers in their assigned roles.∗ Monitor and assist schools in using data to inform decisions related to instruction, intervention, and climate.∗ Identify metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.∗ Conduct impact reviews of Access & Opportunity initiatives and make recommendations for needed changes to the Director of Access & Opportunity.∗ Create coherent systems of support based on student needs, encompassing academic learning.∗ Provide leadership and supervision of Access & Opportunity programs and initiatives focusing on concurrent data strategy, analysis, and reporting to achieve program goals.∗ Conduct ongoing stakeholder engagement to determine data needs and gather feedback on the initiatives and programs.∗ Develop professional learning opportunities to mitigate implicit bias and promote cultural responsiveness, proficiency, and competence, as well as increase understanding of historically marginalized populations.∗ Ensure that all professional development models’ best practices and the OCPS Instructional Framework.∗ Assist school leadership teams to monitor and maintain consistency with district, state and federal mandates, policies and guidelines.∗ Serve as a liaison between Access & Opportunity, the schools and appropriate learning cadre staff.∗ Identify the department's role in supporting schools, learning cadres, and the district in achieving district priorities, with a focus on fostering a positive school climate and culture.∗ Provide technical assistance and support to school staff in implementing the district-wide assessment system.∗ Collaborate and assist schools in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting individual and group test scores for data-driven decision-making, specifically related to school climate and culture.∗ Disseminate and communicate state and district information related to accountability, academic standards, and assessment systems.∗ Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.∗ Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.∗ Develop leadership in subordinates.∗ Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.∗ Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.∗ Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.∗ Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.* Essential Performance Responsibilities TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Non-bargaining unit compensation plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day. EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.07/01/2026

    Orange County Public Schools

    About Orange County Public Schools

    Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees.

    OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America.

    Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate.

    Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools.

    By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop.

    OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.

    Industry
    Education & Training
    Company Size
    10,000+ employees
    Headquarters
    Orlando, Florida
    Year Founded
    1869
    Website
    ocps.net
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