KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations related to work scope Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) techniques and proficient data analysis skills such as data-based inquiry Community and governmental institutions in the regional network District resources and organization Instructional programs, methods, and practices to accelerate student learning and achievement Leadership development practices and effective supervision California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends Adult learning principles and change-management theory Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry Formative and summative assessment instruments Diversity, sensitivity and competence with regard to issues of race, learning or other ability, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality or other orientations or cultural markers ABILITY TO: Enhance overall educational programs and services for all students by building capacity and consistency for effective change and sustainability Increase capacity, accountability, and efficiency for improved effectiveness among administrative and professional personnel Enhance communication, critical thinking skills, and collaboration among administrative and professional personnel Promote team-building and shared responsibilities among administrative and professional personnel Develop effective and actionable plans that integrate a complex set of analysis and resource decisions Apply efficient management skills; identify and develop leaders to effectively manage performance; provide direction and delegate major pieces of work Apply a systems approach to problem solving Attract external funding to support a well thought-out plan Develop effective working partnerships across all sectors of stakeholders in the community and local government Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships among diverse groups of students, parents, District staff, and the community Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness Use data to develop and analyze action plans Implement collaborative and team-building processes Plan, implement and monitor high-leverage professional development Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations Provide timely and actionable feedback Manage and prioritize time effectively Provoke, inspire and motivate people to make progress toward goals Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Demonstrate excellent and effective written and spoken communication skills in English, including content, context, communication, conciseness, grammar and usage Work effectively across diverse communities