Assistant Superintendent

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Definition: Under the general direction of the Superintendent/Director of Education, the Assistant Superintendent supervises and coordinates the SRPMIC Community Schools, instructional programming, school operations, and student services.  The Assistant Superintendent represents the Superintendent/Director of Education in system matters and acts on behalf of the Superintendent/Director of Education in his/her absence.

Primary Job Functions: Primary functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities among other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.Job Duties

• Directs the administration and coordination of education and student services programs. 
• Supervises and supports the areas of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, the school sites, student services, language and culture, and the departments associated with these areas. 
• Collaborates with other senior-level administrators to assist the Superintendent/Director of Education in meeting District goals and managing District operations.
• Attends all regular and special meetings of the Education Board and makes reports on District programs as directed by the Superintendent/Director of Education.
• Prepares and implements policies, procedures, and practices for the Board, the staff, and the Community under the direction of the Superintendent/Director of Education.
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of studies, data, and reports critical to effective decision making in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates the performance of assigned school and District administrators.
• Supports and directs all special projects and pilot programs.
• Represents the Superintendent/Director of Education and the school District in various matters.
• Adjudicates employee and non-employee complaints and appeals in the Community Schools.
• Works with the Office of the General Counsel to interpret state statutes and/or District policies, regulations, and programs to school personnel and District patrons.
• Provides leadership in curriculum planning and professional development.
• Assists in the screening and selection of school administrators and other personnel.
• Participates in the development and administration of the budget.
• Assists in disciplinary actions involving employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Other Characteristics

• The History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Knowledge of: 

• Community, State, and Federal agencies and the educational standards necessary to support administrative functions within the frameworks of the numerous entities.
• Pre K-Adult educational programs including best practices for success utilizing state and federal educational standards.
• Evaluation models and frameworks utilizing best practices including formal and informal observations, student growth metrics, walk-throughs, formative and summative models, and SMART goals.

Skilled in:

• Providing leadership for the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the District’s educational programs and schools
• Utilizing public relations and customer services techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints from all sources
• Collaboration and working effectively to bring stakeholders together on diverse issues
• MS Office Suite, other presentation software for usage

Ability to:

• Maximize use of District resources to improve student achievement
• Make sound decisions based on the process of evaluation, determining and selecting alternatives
• Work independently with little direction while functioning effectively as a member of the District leadership team 
• Plan and assist in professional development activities for staff providing educational services functions and school-site staff
• Establish a rapport with all staff in the division and governmental agencies
• Distinguish between best practice model programs that are successful and non-successful
• Conduct a needs analysis and report the findings in a timely manner
• Interpret complex data and legal ramifications of such data
• Meet frequent deadlines related to special projects
• Plan and present information to a variety of audiences
• Facilitate meetings with various size groups using collaborative leadership skills
• Work collaboratively with others
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of people including staff, students, parents, and the Community
• Follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines
• Operate a variety of office equipment and technology
• Lift and carry objects weighting up to 30 pounds

Education and Experience: Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Education required. Doctorate in education preferred. State of Arizona Superintendent Certificate preferred..   Five (5) years of successful building level administrative experience (e.g. Assistant Principal or Principal) in education required.  Three (3) years of successful experience as central office supervisor of site administrators preferred. Professional growth evidenced in program completion in educational administration and/or advanced degrees.
Emphasis will be given to evidence about the applicant which indicates:

• Effective professional relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Effective educational leadership in the profession through membership and participation in the community and in the professional organizations, as well as activities with students, teachers, community and individual projects. 
• Effective organizational and planning abilities in all aspects of educational programs.
• Skill in effective decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Forward-looking in educational views and evidence of a willingness to accept change.

Driving Requirement:  This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive an SRPMIC vehicle for work related community business must receive authorization to do so.  For clarification, work related community business includes driving to and from SRPMIC government sites and buildings.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.Terms of Employment:  This position is treated as a full-time exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Salary : $175,251 - $235,686