Specifications include, but are not limited to:The State of Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), seeks assistance is providing support and monitoring of its schools identified as needing improvement. The State of Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) seeks assistance in providing support and monitoring of its schools identified as needing improvement. The contractor will be responsible for a scope of work that includes three main components: (1) provide direct support and assistance to schools in an improvement category, (2) provide comprehensive monitoring and reporting of school progress (including participation in performance management processes), and (3) support the development and implementation of new operational and programmatic procedures to support student achievement. This is a high-profile and influential role, providing an unmatched opportunity to impact education reform not only in Delaware, but across the nation. The right Contractors will be proven and inspirational leaders with a track record of outstanding results. The Contractor will have had an instrumental role in successful turnaround of a failing school. The Contractor will have a track record of influencing teachers, school leaders, parents, school boards, and other constituents, and will have the exceptional interpersonal skills and credibility to drive rapid performance improvements through school turnaround initiatives. This critical role will report directly to the Chief Accountability and Performance Officer