POSITION: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DESCRIPTION

This employee oversees the identification, assessment, placement and delivery of services to K-

12 English language learners in the Territory. The Director reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Curriculum and Instruction. This is a 10 month position represented by the Virgin Islands Educational Administrators Association.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Monitors and evaluates for compliance with approved program activities, Department policies and local and federal laws;
• Plans and develops operating procedures and policies which support the goals and objectives;
• Prepares and coordinates State Operational Plan;
• Supports teachers in implementing best practices for English language learners;
• Supervise English as a Second Language (ESL) trainers and coaches, data support personnel and administrative secretary;
• Collaborates with other content areas and programs to maximize effectiveness;
• Develops and monitor ESL budget and approve expenditures;
• Keeps abreast of most current research and state/national information regarding English language programming;
• Meets with ESL teachers to assist in the coordination and improvement of programs;
• Attends coordinators’ meetings;
• Compiles statistical data on students who are English language learners;
• Completes yearly state reports on English language learners and assessment data;
• Coordinates  staff  development  activities,  workshops,  and  community  programs  to enhance educational services;
• Disseminates information on federal mandates, regulations and guidelines;
• Plans long-term training goals and objectives;
• Assumes fiscal responsibility for the State Office  of  English  Language  Acquisition, including sole responsibility for administering, monitoring and coordinating the budget, for initiating requisitions and for developing a budget;
• Reviews research on effective bilingual education program components;
• Conducts in-service training for Bilingual/ESL Education District Coordinators, school administrators and others as required;
• Performs other related work as required.

FACTOR I: KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of the Department of Education, its functions, organization, policies and programs;
• Advanced  knowledge  of  language  acquisition  and  the  teaching  of  limited-English students, curriculum and staff development strategies.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers, math and budgeting.
• Ability  to  promote  and  follow  Board  of  Education  and  Department  policies  and procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to research, compile data, and write reports.

• Ability to plan and develop curriculum.

POSITION:  DIRECTOR – BUSINESS AFFAIRS

DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Business Affairs directs the administration and management of the Business Affairs Office

under the Virgin Islands Department of Education. Work involves planning, organizing, directing and processing accounts payable for the Department. This includes the pre-audit of all purchases for goods and services and other miscellaneous payments, post-audit of all postings on the ledgers, liquidation of all outstanding encumbrances, research of all accounts payable, and verification of all fiscal documents. The office maintains a running balance of accounts and issue monthly reports showing specific expenditures for schools, activity centers and programs. It also reconciles accounts against the Department of Finance’s records and prepares financial reports. It ensures applicable fiscal regulations pertaining to accounting and reporting of expenditures and receipts. The Director is also responsible for administering personnel policies, programs, rules, and regulations in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE)

• Establishes procedures for developing, implementing and evaluating goals and objectives for the Department’s expenditures.
• Establishes and implements policies, procedures and standards for fiscal recording, accounting and reporting  on  financial    programs,  ensuring  compliance  with  applicable  local,  state  and  federal guidelines; monitors budgets and expenditures to maintain knowledge of programs' adherence to budget constraints; develops annual operating budget proposals for submission to the Assistant Commissioner for Operations; identifies and implements application of automated systems for fiscal and other data collecting.
• Reviews and  appraises job performance of direct subordinates preparing and submitting various reports and records as required by the Assistant Commissioner for Operations; prepares and submit job performance evaluations of staff; oversees the planning and execution of in-service training activities for Business Affairs Staff.
• Coordinates the maintenance, repair and replacement of service equipment; develops specifications for new or renovated facilities, including equipment specifications, layout and design; coordinates competitive bidding and purchasing processes for acquisition of supplies, services and equipment in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of Financial Management. Reviews professional journals, attends association and professional meetings, and otherwise maintains contacts with accounting professionals to facilitate exchange of information.
• Liaises with department heads, superintendent, program directors, principals and community agencies.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding the accounting of funds.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of computers to process, record, transmit and analyze data.
• General knowledge of school system personnel policies.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations work.
• Skill in allocating and organizing monetary, physical and human resources needed to operate a successful program.
• Skill in counseling and developing staff.

POSITION: DIETICIAN

DESCRIPTION

This is professional work in which the incumbent would be required to provide nutrition education and training support to the school district including classroom instruction, cafeteria promotions, school faculty and staff workshops, and food service in-service training. Assists both District Food Service Directors in menu development and performs computerized nutrient analysis of menus. The person selected will also be required to provide nutrition education support to individual parents and community groups and communicate with appropriate health care providers to implement student dietary modifications as well as assist the State Director with implementation of the Department of Education operational objectives and USDA rules and regulations of the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). Person selected must be very well organized, able to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain meticulous records which are subject to regular audits.

DUTIES AND RESPOSNIBILITES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Assists District Directors of School lunch with the management of the day to day operation to achieve Department of Education Cafeteria Dining Services Vision, Goals and Objectives;
• Assists District Directors of School Lunch in planning meals as well as an a la carte program offerings that meet predetermined nutritional, cost and organizational parameters;
• Provides computerized nutritional analysis of menus and a la carte foods and implements modifications required to meet USDA regulations as well as Department of Education Wellness Policy guidelines;
• Maintains database of nutrient information for all food in inventory. Initiates incorporation of new food items into menu or a la carte food offerings that meet nutritional guidelines;
• Develops and implements nutrition education programs for classroom and cafeteria- based instruction;
• Provides in-service education and training to food service staff required to meet regulations as well as nutrition related topics to support job enrichment and advance job performance of associates;
• Develops and implements presentations for school faculty and staff on nutrition related topics;
• Designs and implements therapeutic diet protocols for students with special dietary needs. Establishes and maintains communication with parents and necessary health care providers as required. Provides education and training to food service staff and school community on requirements of therapeutic diet protocol;
• Actively participates on health and nutrition committees within school district;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DESCRIPTION

Report to and work closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Curriculum and Instruction, the State Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Director will oversee the development of STEM initiatives to improve educational achievement in this broadly defined area of sciences. This would include teacher and leadership development as well as program development and implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Research and compile information on  effective STEM programs
• Develop and/or revise the Virgin Islands standards and curricula related to STEM areas
• Work directly with districts and universities to develop PK-16 initiatives to improve teaching and learning in STEM areas
• Serve as a resource and liaison to district staff, community groups, and others in the development of programs  related to student achievement in STEM areas
• Design evaluation and research studies at the state level for STEM initiatives
• Provide leadership and support to districts in developing cohesive plans for improvement in student achievement in STEM areas
• Provide leadership to staff, schools, and teacher educators to implement instructional practice for improved student achievement in STEM areas
• Plan and develop budgets and funding sources for STEM initiatives
• Deliver presentations to staff, districts, and other groups
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of Federal and private resources for STEM programming;
• Considerable knowledge of standards and curriculum development processes;
• Proficient in one of the STEM areas as an educator or practitioner;
• Uses effective organizational skills to coordinate the complexities STEM programs;
• Makes effective use of relevant technology ;
• Committed to ongoing personal professional development;
• Possesses the personal characteristics to be a positive force in the decision-making process with skills in problem solving and consensus building;
• Ability to be a resource on current educational research in STEM;
• Ability to use data to support curriculum, instruction, assessment, and curriculum adoptions in STEM areas;
• Ability to present STEM information to various audiences using clear and effective communication tools;
• Ability to organize complex tasks and establish and maintain schedules;

• Ability to establish and maintain interagency relationships;
• Ability to make sound and independent judgment while performing various tasks and assignments;