Deputy Superintendent of Schools

Release Date:  January 30, 2025

Application Deadline:  February 13, 2025

Requisition: 11214

POSITION:               Deputy Superintendent of Schools

REPORTS TO:           Superintendent of Schools

LOCATION:               Office of Deputy Superintendent

SALARY:                   The salary for this position will be based on SMASA salary schedule - Range J ($158,004 - $206,160).

EFFECTIVE:              February 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application.   In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application.  The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications.  Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete.  Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review.   All online applications must be completed no later than February 13, 2025. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions at 301-475-5511, ext. 1 or hrd@smcps.org.

NATURE OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Deputy Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the management of the instructional program for all schools (PK-12).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in assigned region in St. Mary’s County: north, central or southern
• Ability to oversee and provide direction to the designed department (personnel support for certificated and non-certificated employees)
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range objectives which relate to the departmental and system-wide objectives
• Ability to lead, support the staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stockholders
• Ability to exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the development of instructional programs for the school system and recommends changes in instructional programs for the school system to the Superintendent
• Coordinates and directs the work of staff who develop school system-wide programs and curricula to meet the varying needs of the school system
• Chairs committees which research, plan, and organize new curricula and programs
• Encourages the development, publication, and use of new instructional materials by the professional staff
• Provides for continuous evaluation and assessment of the school system’s curricular and instructional programs to measure their effectiveness
• Acts as liaison with elementary, middle, and high school administrators and supervisors to coordinate curriculum planning and provide a logical transition through the grades for all students
• Maintains the school system’s curricular program publications, including the scope and sequence of such programs
• Provides leadership to ensure understanding and promotion of the educational objectives of the school system as well as communicates the adopted curriculum to professional staff and maintains a list of approved instructional materials
• Provides guidance to, and works cooperatively with, staff members in the planning, administration, and evaluation of professional development activities
• Assists in the planning and implementation of programs designed to orient new members of the professional staff to the school system’s curriculum and instructional programs
• Provides leadership and guidance for activities related to the acquisition of curriculum instruction grants and the implementation of programs related to such grants
• Stays apprised of governmental statutes, regulations, and rules relating to curriculum and instructional programs
• Represents the school system at meetings of such organizations and groups outside the school system
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of all directors, curriculum supervisors, and others, as directed by the Superintendent by setting performance goals annually to ensure a high level of competency
• Ensures that Curriculum Department needs are met by accurate budget preparation and monitoring.
• In the absence of the Superintendent, represents the school system at various civic and professional organizations and meetings, serves as the Superintendent’s designee
• Works with leaders of all departments in integrating and coordinating individual efforts into a unified effort to achieve the mission, goals, and annual objectives of the school system
• Provides leadership, guidance, and direction for the development, implementation and evaluation of the PK-12 curriculum and the instructional program to support the implementation of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards
• Recommends programs of professional development required for quality instruction and implementation of curricular programs
• Communicates curriculum development activities and other curriculum projects to school personnel and to the public
• Assists in establishing goals and develops plans and procedures related to the operation of the curricular instructional program
• Coordinates the procedures for the review, selection, evaluation, and reconsideration of instructional materials
• Participates in the preparation of the operating budget pertaining to curriculum, instruction, and grants
• Prepares annual budget requests and analyzes fiscal matters related to the instructional program
• Collaborates with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to facilitate successful implementation of curriculum and instructional practices and to provide system-wide coordinated professional development activities for all teachers and support staff
• Understands and implements state and federal laws, regulations, and local policies and procedures pertaining to curriculum and instruction
• Directs the development of policy and related regulations and recommends adoption of policy to the Board of Education
• Oversees the operations of the departments of Assessment & Accountability, Curriculum & Instruction, Equity, Engagement & Early Access, Special Education, and Student Services
• Serves as liaison to the public and advisor for the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education on curricular and administrative issues
• Establishes annual operational goals and objectives for school system administrative needs from a county-wide perspective
• Provides the supervision and evaluation of departmental personnel and principals
• Oversees implementation and revisions of the Master Plan and School Improvement Plan
• Oversees the initiatives and programs designed to eliminate the achievement gap among all sub-groups with emphasis on minority and economic diversity
• Determines the allocation of personnel and resources for all schools, including instructional staff;
• Ensures alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Guides schools in the use of formative and summative assessment data to implement redesigned instruction and intervention programs
• Facilitates articulation with other offices of the school system to improve the operational and instructional progress in the schools
• Facilitates the coordination of interagency cooperation for instructional functions in the school system
• Remains current in terms of educational literature, research, and practices
• Demonstrates and models effective and efficient use of technology
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as the Superintendent of Schools may assign. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: 

• Master's degree and hold an endorsement for Superintendent under Maryland certification
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Five (5) years of experience as a public school principal
• Resident of St. Mary's County or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County within three months of employment
• Experience with the evaluation of administrative staff
• Experience with the development and implementation of the the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future;
• Experience in working to close the achievement gap among all sub-groups with emphasis on minority and economic diversity
• Experience with analysis of achievement data for intervention and instructional modification. 

Preferred:

• Three (3) years of central office and supervisory experience

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees – Range J.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: Confidential - Exempt

Updated 07.2024

Salary : $158,004 - $206,160