Assistant Superintendent of Academics

ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM 

Title: Assistant Superintendent of Academics 

Reports to: Superintendent

Terms of Employment: 12 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Superintendent of Academics is responsible for assisting the Superintendent with leadership and supervision in developing, achieving and enhancing educational programs and related services. This position supervises and manages all academic service areas which include but is not limited to instructional improvement, curriculum and instruction, professional development, testing and accountability, career and technical education, academically gifted services, co-curricular activities, extracurricular activities, and support services. Administers school improvement efforts and addresses academic concerns of teachers, parents, administrators, students, staff, and the community. The employee will work with other divisions and outside agencies to share information and determine the most effective means of meeting student needs. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Serves as leader of all areas aligned to academic outcomes, including but not limited to academic improvement, curriculum, professional development, special populations (academically gifted, career and technical education, Multi-Language Learners).

Directly supervises leaders of all departments in this division which includes but is not limited to instructional improvement, career and technical education, curriculum and instruction, professional development, Multi-Language Learners, academically gifted services, co-curricular activities, extracurricular activities, and support services.

Works closely with Executive Directors and Directors in all academic areas to evaluate existing curriculum programs; based on general observation and the results of Accountability Services testing, determines the need to update School Improvement Plans (SIP).

Develops collaboration and cross-departmental teams with Student Services to improve services and develop the capacity of schools for continuous improvement.

Provides direction for the improvement of student achievement in grades Pre K - 12 system- wide; develops, organizes and implements models of technical assistance for schools with low student achievement; develops, organizes and implements models of continuous improvement for schools with average - to - high student achievement.

Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations on academic accountability to the Board of Education, principals, teachers, parents and community groups; attends regular meetings of the Board; conducts staff meetings; attends other related meetings.

Collaborates with school system departments, community agencies, local universities, research laboratories, etc.; seeks advice from, as well as shares information with each group; maintains contact with other school systems to share ideas and information.

Makes presentations to the community, performs tasks requested by the Superintendent.

Maintains various records and creates summary reports of the progress in the division.

Assumes leadership role on the Superintendent's Cabinet; assists with long-range strategic planning; assists with developing system-wide budgets, plans, policies and activities; performs various duties as assigned by Superintendent.

Supervises and conducts personnel administration duties for direct subordinates, including evaluating, assigning special duties, monitoring attendance and travel reports, and granting leave.

Assists in determining the types of programs needed by schools and makes appropriate recommendations; addresses the needs of staff.

Provides input on professional development activities for ABSS; monitors the latest research, trends and development in all areas of education and interprets these matters for the Superintendent, cabinet and senior staff members.

Collaborate with Testing and Accountability to provide research and testing for measuring the effectiveness of the system-wide educational program.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitors legislation affecting students’ and their academic achievement. Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in education, administration or a related professional area, including knowledge of academic and accountability testing or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Five or more years of experience in an Academic leadership role in an organization.
Qualifications may vary from the above requirements to such a degree as the
Superintendent and Board determine is necessary and appropriate to ensure properly
qualified personnel in each specialized assignment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must possess a N.C. certificate in Administration or Curriculum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of Academic Accountability services plans offered by the school system.

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding accountability services plans.

Thorough knowledge of the County and School Board policies, procedures and standards regarding education.

Considerable knowledge of the organization and communication channels of the school system.

Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of academic accountability services planning.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration. Considerable knowledge of appropriate procedures for emergency situations in school.

Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Skill in assisting, developing and supporting staff.

Skill in collecting new ideas for academic accountability services planning from outside sources. Ability to review and evaluate the overall effectiveness of large programs.

Ability to develop goals and long-range plans for large programs.

Ability to develop and administer system-wide budgets, policies and programs. Ability to develop policies, procedures and standards for services offered.

Ability to accurately interpret state and federal regulations and school policies.

Ability to use common office machines, including popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.

Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.