Assistant Superintendent - Anticipated Vacancy

Title: Assistant Superintendent

Reports To: Superintendent

Job Summary

Assists the Superintendent in the daily operations of the school district, specifically in the areas of curriculum, instruction, human resources, staff development and educational technology. Assumes a leadership role in administering, designing and implementing programs that assure student growth. Essential Functions

• Assists with recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating administrators and staff who report directly to the Assistant Superintendent. Directs recruiting, screening, hiring, and assigning instructional personnel.
• Coordinates with the Superintendent and Board to prepare written mutually agreed upon annual objective performance standards, effective July 1 of each year.
• Abides by, monitors, and enforces staff compliance with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, district policies, administrative regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to district policies or administrative regulations and provides input into collective bargaining.
• Manages student services, grants, and government programs.
• Administers educational programs of the District to meet the needs of all students and ensure they align with established academic standards for student achievement. Monitors local and state data on District performance and assists in preparing and implementing support and improvement plans where needed.
• Maintains data regarding grading, retention, promotions, and the initiation or closure of an educational program. Directs and coordinates the linkage of curriculum, instruction, assessment, data on student learning, research based teacher effectiveness, and best practices.
• Develops, plans, organizes, administers, analyzes, and monitors for effectiveness in administrative procedures and guidelines for educational compliance. Coordinates the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and resources.
• Observes new and non-tenured teachers during their first, second, and third years of employment.
• Supervises principals in the preparation of teacher and pupil schedules.
• Administers the new teacher induction program. Collaborates in annually updating and implementing a District Professional Staff Development Plan. Reviews and approves requests for attendance at conferences or workshops and assists with development of in-service programming.
• Manages, in collaboration with building principal, serious discipline referrals. Recommends to the Superintendent that Board hearings be held when necessary.
• Keeps current with educational developments and the literature in the field of K-12 education by independent research, attending conferences, and networking with other professionals. Keeps current with changes in law, regulations, guidance and district policy. Researches and assists in securing available funding to finance programs.
• Assists in preparation of budget for educational programs, co-curricular and extracurricular programs, and manages ordering materials in coordination with the Business Office.
• Serves as liaison to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Intermediate Unit, and agencies having responsibilities to the District in matters relating to educational programs of the District.
• Identifies and coordinates business and industry partnerships in education for students and implements individual projects.
• Manages parent/guardian concerns regarding testing, assessment, the educational program, or curriculum in coordination with the building principal.
• Attend and participate in board meetings. This includes any necessary preparation for work sessions, voting meetings, and any special meetings called by the board of directors.
• Acts as Superintendent when the Superintendent is unavailable or unable to serve in his/her normal capacity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Master Degree required, Doctorate Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years, successful school administration experience required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess and keep active Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility (Section 1003 of the Public School Code) Proper Pennsylvania administrative certification.
• Proper Pennsylvania administrative certification.
• Pre-employment medical examination and submission of form to employer (Section 1418 of the Public School Code).
• Compliance with all legal requirements relating to submission of current child abuse history clearance and state and federal criminal history checks.
• Valid Driver’s License

Travel Requirements

Oversight of various District facilities.

Sensory Abilities

• Visual acuity and auditory acuity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.

Temperament

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress.
• Ability to work as a leader, coordinator and a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be respectful and empathetic.

Specific Skills

• Must possess leadership skills.
• Must possess supervisory skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate various office equipment.
• Must possess active listening skills and conflict mediation skills.
• Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once.
• Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Reports to work on time, gives a full day’s work and makes effective use of the time while on the job.
• Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.
• Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor and keeps him/her abreast of all significant matters.
• Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.
• Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.

Workplace Expectations

• Ability to provide clear and concise direction to others.
• Ability to create and delegate assignments.
• Shows initiative and the ability to complete assigned tasks without supervision.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend and perform complex computations.
• Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
• Ability to organize office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all organizational levels.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with district policies.
• Ability to use technology for group meetings, presentation (i.e. overhead, document camera, projector, video equipment, and associated software/programs).
• Acknowledges individuals’ requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.
• Maintains awareness of the School District’s policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
• When appropriate, incorporates progressive ideas/concepts into daily responsibilities.
• Dresses appropriately for the job environment.

Standard ADA Settings

Office

Physical Demands

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Talking: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
• Hearing: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
• Vision: Near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth and color
• Driving Requirements (personal vehicle, and/or company vehicle)
• Machines or tools used: Computer and Telephone
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Typical Office Environment
• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Typical classroom environment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Grove City, PA 16127 (Required)

Work Location: In person