Job Title:  Assistant Superintendent                                      

Exemption Status/Test: Executive

Reports to:  Superintendent                                                          

Dept./School: Executive Office

 

 

Primary Purpose:

Oversee the operation of several or all districtwide divisions. Support the superintendent in all areas of administrative decision-making and work toward achieving district-wide goals.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education, business administration, or equivalent

Valid Texas superintendent (preferred) or principal certification

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of district-level division operations

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Knowledge of school law and hearing procedures

Knowledge of educational philosophy, research, strategies, laws, and policies

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction theory and practical application

Skill in leading efforts to design, implement, measure, and improve educational programs and services

Ability to manage strategic change for the organization

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

5 years of successful administrative and leadership experience in education

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

District Management

1. Provide organizational leadership to assigned departments as directed by the superintendent.
2. Assist the superintendent in the daily operation of the school district.
3. Serve as acting superintendent in the superintendent’s absence.
4. Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate long-range plans and projects as directed by the superintendent.
5. Oversee budget preparation for assigned departments and schools and make recommendations to the superintendent.
6. Oversee the evaluation of campus administration.
7. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
8. Provide leadership and oversight of staff development programs to ensure professional learning opportunities are effective, responsive to teacher and principal input, and aligned with the district’s instructional priorities and mission
9. Lead the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
10. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
11. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.
12. Collaborate with curriculum staff, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis
13. Oversee and implement zoning of district schools and conduct public forums as needed.
14. Oversee development of the district’s academic calendar.

Policy, Reports, and Law

15. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show progress on performance objectives that address academic excellence indicators, campus improvement plans, and district long-range plans.
16. Ensure implementation and compliance of policies established by federal and state law and State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
17. Assist the superintendent with governmental relations, working with area, state, and national legislators to gather data and information to assist in interpreting the impact of legislation on the district.
18. Ensure administration is aware of developments and changes in state, federal, and local laws affecting education.

Personnel Management

19. Conduct investigations related to allegations of misconduct or impropriety by district staff as requested by the superintendent.
20. Oversee the assignment or reassignment of personnel.
21. Oversee employment contracts administration and contract renewals.
22. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
23. Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.

Communication and Community Relations

24. Facilitate communication and collaboration among assigned department personnel, district personnel, and campus administrators to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
25. Maintain a high degree of visibility within the community and school district.
26. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
27. Represent the superintendent and district before school and community groups and governmental bodies as requested.
28. Advise and provide information to the superintendent’s staff, Board of Trustees, district and campus administrators, and others as necessary

Other

29. Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.
30. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
31. Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents as required.
32. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of other assigned personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.