Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent JobID: 46535

Position Type:

Administration (Educator)/Deputy/Assistant Superintendent

Date Posted:

7/2/2025

Location:

Pendleton County Schools Central Office

Date Available:

25-26 School Year

Closing Date:

07/10/2025

County:

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PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

• TOTAL COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Please log onto this link for details Benefits and Salaries | Pendleton County Schools

• QUALIFICATIONS:

• WV Professional Administrative Certificate: Master's Degree Educational Leadership/Administration.

• Demonstrates skill in capacity building and strong vision for school improvement.

• 3 years experience in administrative position.

• Satisfactory past evaluations.

• Demonstrates skills in effective communication with students, school personnel and parents.

• Additional minimum requirements: applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.

• Additional minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed: applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration.

• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

• SUPERVISES: Staff members designated by the Superintendent.

• ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES:

• Serves in the absence of the Superintendent.

• Visit the schools as often as practicable; observe and makes suggestions concerning the instruction and classroom management to the schools and their conditions.

• Advise in the preparation of the annual budget and expenditures.

• To act in case of emergency in the best interest of the schools.

• Oversees Administrative Staff as assigned by the Superintendent.

• Work with other county officials on school improvement and accountability.

• Tri-County Calendar Coordinator

• Summer Success Academy Supervisor

• County Contact for Community In Schools

• School Counselor Supervisor

• School Nurse Supervisor

• Perform other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.

• HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR DUTIES:

• Serves as Title IX/Harassment Coordinator;

• Coordinates Certification;

• Oversees Teacher Recruitment;

• Evaluation of assigned personnel;

• Oversees employee attendance/substitute calling system;

• Posting of all positions, including posting positions on Frontline Applicant Tracking System;

• Oversight of hiring (checking applications, references, arranging interviews, completing matrices, contacting hires, etc.);

• Ensure notification of applicants-successful and unsuccessful;

• Arranging in-service training and WV competency testing (through SBCTC) for applicants for service personnel positions;

• Producing personnel certification applications to be approved by the WV State Superintendent, coordinating their review and revision with liaison from WV Office of Professional Preparation;

• Maintain preferred recall lists;

• Updating and maintaining all forms associated with hiring of personnel including applications, bid sheets, and matrices;

• Maintain and update job descriptions for all positions annually;

• Coordinate extracurricular assignments including paid and non-paid coaches;

• Maintain and update all personnel files (active and Inactive), including obtaining necessary forms, records, and evaluations for all employees:

• Update and maintain all personnel databases including HMS database for all county employees;

• Ensure fingerprinting and background checks of potential employees and volunteers;

• Assist with the certified list and other personnel reports required state and other required reports;

• Maintain/provide seniority lists (professional and service). Posted according to WV Code guidelines and deadlines;

• Maintain substitute lists (all professional and all service substitutes). Maintain teacher sub list by certification. Maintain service sub lists by classification and substitute seniority;

• Process leave of absence requests and documentation including FMLA forms;

• Provide oversight of evaluations to insure all personnel have received appropriate evaluations;

• Oversee teacher induction program (mentoring/WVSIPP);

• Send personnel assignment letters for upcoming year:

• Provide New Employee Orientation (staff development prior to beginning of school year and when needed as employees are hired);

• Oversee all aspects of professional certification insuring that all employees maintain proper licensure;

• Ensure certification applications are properly completed, signed and submitted to WVDE:

• Inform teachers, coaches, etc., when re-certification is necessary;

• Ensure extracurricular employees are properly approved and rehired;

• Review and verify high Qualified Teacher data county-wide;

• Perform investigations as directed;

• Create/maintain/distribute employee handbooks annually;

• Establishes effective working relationships with other institutions for the community, region and state that may be of use to teachers, parents or students;

• Attend regional and state meetings, programs and conferences to keep current with school program;

• Perform other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.

• DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION:

• Provides leadership and support in developing, implementing, and maintaining high quality and safe transportation services.

• Check road conditions and assist Superintendents with decisions related to school closure or weather for closures and delays.

• Supervises and evaluates school bus operators and mechanics.

• Coordinates with Superintendent and Treasurer to manage budgets effectively.

• Oversees and directs prospective bus operators under guidelines as prescribed by the WVDE and Pendleton County policies.

• Arranges for certification of school bus operators, school bus trainers and equipment.

• Manages the use of substitute school bus operators, mechanics, and transportation aides.

• Verifies information such as attendance and payroll submitted by school bus operators and mechanics.

• Manages the transportation needs of field trips, athletic events and other activities.

• Conducts route and bus operator observations for compliance with state and local regulations.

• Investigates and responds to requests for bus stops and route changes.

• Coordinates training and staff development opportunities for all bus operators and mechanics.

• Makes route changes in the event of adverse road conditions or emergencies.

• Investigates hazardous road and route conditions and reports to the Superintendent.

• Maintains accurate records of student bus stops and routing information.

• Acts as the primary radio dispatch communicator.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with appropriate school personnel.

• Establishes good public and employee relations.

• Maintains and upgrades professional skills in order to improve the transportation program.

• Plans, coordinates, and arranges for the appropriate training of staff including staff development opportunities and safety programs.

• Develops on-going and long-range vehicle (school buses & county vehicles replacement schedules.)

• Communicates with other administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate transportation needs.

• Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records.

• Ascertains that all buses are inspected as required.

• Takes responsibility that all buses are kept in safe running condition with repairs being made at the School Bus Garage and/or vendors.

• Mediates and works to resolve parent and employee concerns.

• Authorizes purchases in the transportation department within budgetary limitations and according to county guidelines.

• Investigates any accidents, takes appropriate corrective actions, and files all required reports.

• Monitors enrollment at the schools in-order too realign school boundaries for school bus routes.

• Assists with Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan.

• Oversees the use of cameras on school buses.

• Remains on call for emergency situations.

• Perform other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• PLANNING, PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION:

• Engages in activities that prepare for implementation of new programs or facilitates change in existing programs and their implementation. Items that may be used to reflect planning and preparation: identifies needs of students and others; develops action plans based on identified needs; evaluates ongoing programs/plans; revises programs based on assessment; implements ongoing program activities and revise activities as needed; and advises school personnel regarding available resources.

• ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT:

• Organizes, directs, or coordinates programs that include responsibility for budgeting, staffing, reporting and other similar activities. Items that may be used to reflect administration/management: aids school administration in developing and providing policies and/or programs; establishes and communicates practices and procedures to students, parents, community and staff; works to integrate program into total school curriculum; prepares thorough and accurate reports in a timely manner; and, makes recommendations to modify the school program to meet individual student's needs.

• ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION:

• Gathers and interprets data from individual, groups, or programs to evaluate needs and program. Items that may be used to reflect assessment/evaluation: explains nature and purpose of assessment in an understandable manner; demonstrates knowledge of theories, techniques and instruments used for assessment; follows confidentiality procedures; makes provisions for the attainment and evaluation of program goals; and communicates effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and the community.

• INTERVENTION:

• Delivers services to students and others to improve skills/functional abilities or inform recipients of services. Items that may be used to reflect intervention: provides activities to foster the development of the whole child/student; demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students, educational staff, parents, and the community; assists teachers and students in implementing plans/strategies; involves student in setting objectives; and uses systematic processes to assess needs, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes.

• COLLABORATION:

• ?Collaborates with school personnel, parents and the community to assist with and coordinate the presents information about services offered to students, school personnel, parents, and the community; assists parents and students with individual needs to secure available services; creates a positive climate during consultation; serves on or leads multidisciplinary teams; and respects values different from his/her own.

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• ?Facilitates professional development activities to achieve goals. Items that may be used to reflect professional development: seeks input from staff; plans, implements, and evaluates professional development programs; disseminates information at meetings; develops procedures and provides training for school personnel students, and parents.

• PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ?Develops and improves individual competence and skill in delivering services consistent with professional standards. Items that may be used to reflect professional responsibilities: behaves in an ethical manner; demonstrates understanding of own professional limitations; continues professional development by keeping abreast of current trends; keeps appointments and follows up with commitments; adheres to established regulations, policies, rules and laws; and commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.