Deputy Superintendent

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POSITION TITLE: Deputy Superintendent

REPORTS TO : Superintendent

FLSA: Exempt Administrative

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract will be prorated based on actual start date. A full contract for this position is 240 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract.

BEGINNING: July 1, 2025

LOCATION: Service Center

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with multiple district departments and project management preferred.
• Administrative or supervisory experience is required.
• Arkansas educator’s license required with district administration.
• Ed.S. or Doctorate degree with experience in public education is preferred.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction, both in theory and in practical application
• Knowledge of the State accountability system and standardized testing
• Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of school employment law and hearing procedures
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Some travel will be required.

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as the Superintendent's designee.
• Supervises district operations.
• Responds to news media inquiries as appropriate.
• Gives guidance, planning and direction to the construction of school buildings and facilities in the Fort Smith School District.
• Demonstrates knowledge of school and district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Demonstrates strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Assists in the development of district policies.
• Serves as supervisor and consultant to all administrative personnel including principals on all administrative and or managerial matters.
• Schedules and chairs leadership meetings and Service Center staff meetings.
• Supervises the preparation of state and federal reports.
• Advises the Superintendent as a member of the Executive Cabinet.
• Conducts in-service trainings to develop district staff regarding evaluation, state and federal law, rules and regulations.
• Ensures campuses comply with state, federal, and school board policies and laws.
• Directs the development and maintenance of such records and reports as are necessary for the Superintendent to keep the Board of Education informed of the district’s progress and future plans.
• Develops and implement procedures to ensure that employees are kept well informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
• Ensures that the employee handbook is updated annually.
• Articulates the district’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Ensures that district operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.
• Knows and implements the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area assigned.
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of public relations, regulations, and practices.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible and serve as a role model for all district staff.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Possess the physical stamina and capacity to carry out district requirements.
• Participate in professional conferences, in-service sessions, etc. to keep abreast of current practices.
• Operate the programs in accordance with Federal and State Department guidelines and local Board of Education regulations and policies.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others.
• Evaluates and supervises departmental staff.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

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