Senior Administrator, Nontraditional School Programs

Plans, manages, and coordinates program activities and personnel for a major, mission-essential section of an office, program service, or educational initiative; exercises leadership to create, design, implement, assess, and revise programs or activities of the section; creates and implements professional development for staff; serves as a resource for the region, school, and departmental staffs.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.

• Master's degree.
• Six (6) years of experience in teaching and/or administration and supervision.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
• Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge of philosophy, goals, procedures, organization, and the professional specialties of the program to which assigned.
• Familiarity with applicable regulations, legislation, and policies.
• Familiarity with public education organization and administrative requirements in the specialty.
• Ability to manage and coordinate programs.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain a successful cooperative working relationship with appropriate school communities and school-based and central office staff.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

1. Creates, designs, and oversees the activities of the mission-essential nontraditional school programs section, Office of Nontraditional Schools and Programs.
2. Programs/functions/activities managed include state-operated programs; achievement, integrity, and maturity; interagency alternative school programs; alternative learning centers; Fairfax County adult high school completion programs; and other nontraditional school programs.
3. Ensures that policies of the School Board are correctly interpreted and implemented into work activities of the section.
4. Oversees and participates in the preparation of the operating budget for the department and office and establishes controls over expenditures by allocating and assigning resources, both physical and human.
5. Directs the development of long-range program plans, budgets, staffing profiles, human resources management, and related strategies and procedures that ensure the program mission is accomplished.
6. Assists with the planning of policy and short- and long-term objectives.
7. Develops and maintains working relationships with school, county, and outside agency personnel.
8. Has responsibility for student achievement; directs the monitoring and assessment of the achievement of each program within the nontraditional school programs.
9. Visits schools to evaluate program success on a regular basis.
10. Assists in the development of a program profile with goals and outcomes for each program.
11. Makes recommendations for improved student achievement.
12. Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and materials within the nontraditional school programs.
13. Ensures that the instructional needs of each program are addressed promptly and completely.
14. Ensures both the implementation of FCPS policies and procedures and compliance with state and federal mandates.
15. Recommends the appointment of administrators for each program.
16. Mentors and evaluates administrators and staff and ensures the provision of appropriate staff development opportunities.
17. Acts as central office support for the two FCPS alternative high schools.
18. Maintains working relationships with Fairfax County agencies and neighboring school districts.
19. Oversees numerous grants.
20. Negotiates and manages contracts.
21. Oversees the work of a limited number of contractors/vendors (fewer than five).
22. Manages a total fiscal budget of approximately $25 million covering the six programs managed.
23. On an occasional basis: leads or facilitates meetings with community groups or employee associations; meets with high-level officials such as School Board members, leadership team, government officials; and represents FCPS in negotiating or facilitating resolution regarding matters of significance including legal or compliance matters, matters involving large financial sums, etc.
24. Plays a key role in developing strategies for achieving a substantial number of FCPS Strategic Plan focus areas (four or more). Actively participates in applying the plan within the section. Assists with compiling and reporting results.
25. Manages risk and matters of compliance relative to federal and state mandates, and local regulations and policies.
26. Performs related duties as required or assigned.