Assistant Superintendent for School Leaders (Elementary)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Superintendent for School Leaders is a key instructional leadership and management position that requires the incumbent to have thorough knowledge and experience in instructional leadership, operational leadership, effective leadership, strategic planning, change leadership, human resource development, problem solving, and customer service. The principal supervisor has a significant impact on not only school operational outcomes but also on improving student learning outcomes, closing achievement gaps, closing learning gaps, and achieving our district’s student learning goals. The incumbent works with principals on leadership, specifically instructional, by coaching them through analyzing data, providing feedback, observing classroom teachers and other staff together, and creating professional learning communities to support and advance the growth and knowledge of principals. The appointed leader works with community stakeholders and agencies to build partnerships to enhance the educational goals of the district. This position reports to Chief Academic Officer (Implementation).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises, monitors, and provides feedback to administrators on implementing the curriculum and research based instructional strategies used according to the district guidelines and protocols. Coaches and mentors principals to build their capacity to be effective instructional leaders. Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies that meet the needs of students.

Leads capacity development for cluster principals, by providing or brokering effective professional development, in the areas of student and program assessment, data analysis, program development and evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, research related to learning and curriculum implementation in collaboration with appropriate district departments.

Supervises assigned principals relative to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description, including, but not limited to, budget development and management, facility appearance, maintenance and utilization. Conducts building inspections and classroom visitations to assess educational and operational effectiveness and assist school administrators through feedback to establish and maintain a positive and effective educational environment. Monitors student enrollment, staff and student attendance, school-level allotments, discipline, performance evaluations, formative and summative assessment schedules and results, and other school reports for accuracy, compliance, established timelines, and improvement objectives with appropriate district leadership.

Researches with staff to respond to inquiries received from school and stakeholders concerning building level issues relative to Board Policies, Administrative Rules, Norms, and Assumptions of the District. Provides process leadership and ensures school and district compliance with the Georgia School Council Law.

Provides active collaborative participation as a member of the district’s Leadership Team and conducts other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in an education-related field (curriculum, instruction, content area, and/or school leadership) required. Doctorate preferred.

Minimum of seven (7) years of principalship with at least three (3) years of management and supervisory responsibility at the grade band for the position.

Georgia Professional Certification at a Level 5 or higher in Education Leadership.

Proven ability to work under pressure and coordinate within all levels of District management.

Highly complex decision making required. Supervisor is available to review established departmental and/or organizational objectives. Independent judgment is required to recommend departmental and/or organizational objectives. Effectively implementing plans throughout the department; accelerating the pace of change and using innovative ideas.

Requires regular contact with internal personnel of importance and influence. Team player with the ability to communicate interdepartmental and inter-divisional.

Requires regular contact with external personnel of importance and influence. Provides foresight to organizational and strategic planning based on current and past economic trends.

Responsible for supervising multiple functions with full accountability for effective operation and results. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills with the ability to develop executive presentations required. Ability to apply new and changed governmental accounting practices and announcements to the district’s accounting processes and procedures required. Acute attention to detail; ability to conduct financial and data analyses; ability to justify and use forecast studies required. Strategic thinker with ability to develop a strategic framework for comprehensive school reform required.

Applies, recommends, and implements advanced technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of multiple divisions.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others: Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

Normal school and office setting(s).

Requires travel to off-site locations and school site visits.

On most occasions, sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping; requires walking when evaluating school sites.

Light lifting carrying 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently of constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or other move objects.