TITLE:                                Assistant Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:  

●     Hold a Postgraduate Professional License with a Master’s Degree and an endorsement in Administration & Supervision

●     Have at least five years (5)of experience in school administration and supervision

●     Professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with the leadership team and all members of the school community

●     Demonstrated ability in instructional planning, budgeting, legal matters, supervision of instruction, personnel management, and building operations

●    Five (5) years of teaching experience preferred

REPORTS TO:      Division Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

●     The primary function of the Assistant Superintendent shall be to provide leadership assistance in support of the Superintendent for the development, promotion, and implementation of the division’s priorities, goals, and objectives

●     The Assistant Superintendent shall provide leadership and oversight in aligning administrative functions that engage multiple departments and will work with administrators in charge of those departments to carry out their specific responsibilities

●     The Assistant Superintendent shall be knowledgeable of current education trends and effective practices, and will work closely with employees, parents, and members of the community to provide a quality educational experience for all students

●     Act on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools in his / her absence

●     Support the Superintendent in the development, review, and revision of the division’s strategic plan and in concurrent efforts to measure progress toward its attainment

●     Provide leadership and assistance in the development and implementation of the budget process (school, department, division, federal programming)

●     Ensuring compliance and reporting of state and federal regulations / programs that include (SOQ, SOA, Comparability Report)

●     Monitor and evaluate division wide programs and services

●     Coordinate accountability efforts through the systematic gathering and reporting of meaningful data regarding the operation of the school division

●     Assist the Superintendent with public relations and information issues

●     Make recommendations to the Superintendent for program and policy changes.  Administer, coordinate, develop, and review revisions of the division’s policies and regulations.

●     Assist with the leadership and oversight of business operations and facility management

●     Assist in the reporting and compliance process regarding reports of discrimination (Title IX, Office of Civil Rights, harassment, etc.)

●     Assist in the administration of division insurance policies and compliance

●     Provide advice and input to the Superintendent on a wide-ranging array of matters to achieve efficient and effective operation of the school division

●     Serve as a sounding board and provide technical information and assistance to the Superintendent regarding programs, issues, needs, services, and activities

●     Supervise and coordinate the work of members of the leadership team as directed by the Superintendent

●     Assist in the development and supervision of the division’s professional development plan

●     Evaluate members of the leadership team and principals as directed by the Superintendent

●     Provide feedback to members of the leadership team and recommend program modifications as needed

●     Attend all School Board meetings / work sessions

●     Prepare and present reports to the School Board as requested and directed

●     Assist in the student discipline process as directed by the Superintendent

●     Assist with the procedures for the closing of any or all schools / facilities in the event of an emergency

●     To assist in interpreting the division’s instructional program to the community, news media, and other interested parties

●     To supervise and coordinate the supervision / evaluation system

●     To supervise and coordinate the instructional program K-12

●     To assist the directors / supervisors / coordinators with program development and implementation

●     To assist in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials and the preparation of curriculum guides

●     To keep the superintendent informed of the effectiveness and needs of the division’s instructional program

●     To keep abreast of educational development and provide leadership in bringing pertinent innovative programs, seminars and / or workshops into the school division

●     To assist in evaluating staffing needs

●     To plan and implement, in association with others, the initial orientation of new teachers

●     To assist in the determination of personnel allotment to the various schools

●     To administer and implement school board personnel policies / regulations

●     To serve as the superintendent’s designee in hearing grievances as outlined in the grievance procedure

●     Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:    Twelve month year.  Salary to be established by the board

EVALUATION:      Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance

                                 with the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of

                                 administrative personnel