To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.  

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society. 

Employee Evaluation and Performance Manger 

Department:   Human Resources  

Unit:         Professional and Administrative Exempt 

Salary: Compensation range listed is based on an            average 1-15 years of experience, as determine by Human Resources  

Grade 109 – Specific salary based on experience 

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MISSION 

Human Resources, in support of the district’s mission, will strive to be a model of efficiency, innovation, exceptional customer service, leadership, and best practices.  

JOB SUMMARY 

Plan, organize, administer, and collect/review data for all employee performance evaluation processes. The goal of this position is to make significant contributions to improving equity in the education for scholars by leading the evaluation initiatives in the district. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Ensure all district staff are evaluated consistent with law, relevant union collective bargaining agreements, and/or Board of Education Policy 

• Ensure all staff evaluations are saved in personnel files 

• Collaborate with the professional learning and development team to operationalize strategic direction to ensure the development of teacher, staff, and instructional administrators based on evaluation data   

• Collaborate with the teaching and learning team to assist with the development and implementation of individual development plans as necessary and/or required by law 

• Keep abreast of legal updates to all relevant laws concerning evaluations 

• Annually review evaluation programs, documents, and other mechanisms for evaluating staff to ensure all evaluation tools are up-to-date, research-based, and consistent with relevant laws   

• Provide district-wide training regarding staff evaluations  

• Maintain comprehensive filling system to ensure all evaluations are stored consistent with Michigan Record Retention laws 

• Establish strong working relationships with schools, district staff, and union leadership 

• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging evaluation theories and strategies 

• Ensure the design and use of quantitative and qualitative data analysis in the planning and evaluation of all evaluation programs, documents, and other third-party resources 

• Other duties to be determined and/or assigned     

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, teaching, education, human resources, or related field. 

• Two years of leadership as a building principal or central office administrator 

• Three years of teaching experience   

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience interpreting labor contracts  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Demonstrated professional and personal expertise in best practices and research in school leadership 

• Knowledge or experience with Danielson or other research-based teaching and learning performance 

• Knowledge or experience with the school Advance or other research-based school leadership performance rubric 

• Knowledge of the education law and regulations 

• Demonstrated leadership skills in effective problem solving, human relations, interpersonal communication skills, fiscal responsibility, and bringing staff, scholars, and community together to achieve a shared mission 

• Demonstrated administrative ability and experience in collaborative skills and attitudes to work with others in teams, effective interpersonal communication skills, creativity, optimism, problem solving and flexibility 

• Demonstrated administrative ability and experience as a change agent including awareness, flexibility and adaptability 

• Demonstrated use of technology to include email, internet, Microsoft office suite, and the ability to learn and utilize District standard software products 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work and supervise staff in a fast-paced team environment 

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals in a wide range of positions within the district as well as in organizations external to the district 

• Demonstrated ability to manage and effectively prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure 

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals to problem-solve, communicate solutions, and apply corrective actions       

ADA REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors. 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. 

Non-Discrimination 

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status. 

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.