NEOGOV · 3 days ago
School Improvement and Accountability Specialist (Education Associate) - 60024259
Lexington County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a School Improvement and Accountability Specialist to support schools in South Carolina. This role involves guiding improvement planning, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with leadership teams to ensure schools meet accountability standards.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Support development and monitoring of school improvement plans
Provide coaching and technical assistance to school and district teams
Analyze data to inform leadership decisions
Assist with leadership evaluations and development
Maintain documentation and contribute to improvement resources
Coordinate and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of South Carolina’s External Review Team (ERT) process
Support the effective and positive execution of all SCDE school improvement programs through external reviews and school improvement planning
Collect, analyze, and report district and school-level data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
Foster collaboration across SCDE offices, state education agencies, and external organizations to enhance and streamline services provided to educators and students
Manage contracts, vendors, and service providers to ensure high-quality support aligned with agency goals
Develop and disseminate written materials including guidelines, communications, reports, and templates related to external reviews and school improvement efforts
Ensure all materials are well-researched, clearly written, professionally edited, and consistent with office and agency standards
Work in partnership with the Office of Finance to manage budgets and submit budget requests as needed
Collaborate with the Office of Procurement to ensure all contracts and agreements related to external review services and school plan support are legally compliant and effectively executed
Represent the Office of Leadership Effectiveness and the SC Department of Education in hearings and meetings with the State Board of Education, the SC General Assembly, and the Education Oversight Committee
Prepare and submit all required documentation and synopses in accordance with established timelines
Engage in cross-divisional and inter-agency collaboration by participating in meetings and conferences at the local, state, and national levels
Contribute to the advancement of school improvement initiatives and the broader goals of South Carolina public education
Maintain consistent communication with supervisors and team members regarding work progress, challenges, and upcoming events
Respond promptly to stakeholder inquiries related to external reviews, reporting, and plan implementation
Actively seek opportunities to enhance the integration and effectiveness of services across the office and agency
Support the coordination of special projects related to school reform, including planning, funding, and implementation
Collaborate with external organizations to drive impactful school improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in education or related field
Three (3) years of experience in school improvement or educational leadership
Experience with accountability systems preferred
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting
Flexible work schedules
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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