Assistant Superintendent

Regional School Unit #57 - Massabesic School District 86 West Road Waterboro, ME 04087 207-247-3221 x2201 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  Only fully completed applications will be considered. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Superintendent oversees the day-to-day operations of the district's schools and instructional initiatives. The Assistant Superintendent completes special projects as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. The Assistant Superintendent assumes responsibility for the District in the absence of the Superintendent.  REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools  QUALIFICATIONS:  • Master's Degree required in educational discipline.  • Current and valid Maine license as a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent (or in a program leading to).  • At least five (5) years of progressive education administrative experience including school leadership. • Demonstrated ability to lead the design, implementation, and management of a proficiency based educational model.  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Personnel Services contract with the Superintendent. EVALUATION:  By the Superintendent    POSITION TYPE: Full-time    CATEGORY: Administrator, Assistant/Deputy Superintendent    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  Planning:  • Coordinates the development of the school district and departmental goals in concert with the Superintendent in overseeing all district principals to improve their ability to serve as goal-driven and data-based instructional leaders. • Implements relevant effective professional instructional feedback and accountability systems that enable measurable improvements in student learning. • Serves as Chair/Facilitator on various committees and task forces as assigned by the Superintendent. • Serves as the Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the district. • Utilizes traditional and emerging communication tools as a means of positively and proactively communicating to the RSU #57 communities.  • Coordinates the dissemination of information, policies, regulations, procedures, and reports to School administrators.  • Communicates with the Superintendent on the needs of the district as perceived by staff, parents, community members, and other interested individuals/groups.  • Maintains a positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationship with community agencies, parents, students, and district and school staff.  Federal and State Reports:  • Serves as a liaison with the Maine DOE in regards to compliance with state reports/reporting requirements, grant management, compliance monitoring and homeless students/families in accordance with McKinney-Vento.  Educational Leadership and Management:  • Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel.  • Researches and responds to inquiries from school administrators concerning building-based issues.  • Demonstrates and develops high academic and behavioral expectations, collaborative planning and program development, and site-based and responsive management in conjunction with the Curriculum Coordinator. Accountability:  • Ensures the appropriate implementation of policies and procedures regarding student discipline, scheduling, grade reporting, attendance and student activities in conjunction with building administration.  • Ensures the implementation of local, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and mandates.  • Works in conjunction with the Superintendent to attend school/public events and local, state, and regional conferences as a representative of RSU #57 - Massabesic School District during school and non-school hours.  Finance and Budget:  • Reviews school budgets, both operating and capital, and makes recommendations to the Superintendent.  • Provides leadership for special projects or programs related to school operations.  • Reviews student enrollment and projections in consultation with principals and directors and informs the Superintendent of changes or trends.  Other Areas:  • Assists the Superintendent in contract negotiations.  • Serves as Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.  • Responsible for completion of other professional tasks as may be assigned by the Superintendent. Equal Opportunity Employer  RSU #57 - Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.