Assistant Superintendent

Position Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent will primarily serve as the Chief Academic Officer of the District and provide leadership for developing, achieving, and maintaining highly effective educational programs and services. Supervises assigned staff in developing, improving, and implementing the curricula, professional development and instructional programs.

The Assistant Superintendent is directly responsible to the Superintendent for developing, implementing, and evaluating the district's school programs, curriculum, assessment, and staff development activities. Promotes a vision that supports a comprehensive and vertically articulated instructional program that is understood by staff, parents, students, outside agencies, and advisory boards. Plans, organizes, directs, and integrates a complex system of programs and services for schools serving a PreK-Adult student population.

The Assistant Superintendent serves as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet and participates in overall district planning, decision making and operation. The Assistant Superintendent serves as the district compliance coordinator, overseeing Civil Rights, Title IX, Nondiscrimination/HIB, and 504/ADA compliance. They are responsible for the completion of special assignments or projects, inside or outside the scope of their department, as may be assigned by the Superintendent. This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet; assist the Superintendent in the general planning, organization and management of the district.

Supervise the development of all courses of study and curriculum guides and oversee their adaptation and implementation throughout the district in accordance with education codes and district policy.

Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's organizational work plan.

Supervise, evaluate, counsel, and assist assigned directors in the organization and the daily operation of the schools and instructional programs.

Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's Strategic Plan in collaboration with Executive Cabinet members.

Participate in the planning, research, development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's instructional programs in accordance with education laws and district policy.

Prepare reports on the various instructional programs and present them to the Board of Directors, district leadership, and community groups/organizations.

Update, prepare, and maintain school board policies and procedures in the area of instruction (2000) to ensure legal compliance and provide policy oversight to the Board of Directors.

Ensure vertical articulation between high schools and their feeder school programs.

Supervise the selection process and subsequent recommendations for adopted textbooks and supplementary instructional books, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive professional development program for teachers and administrators, including an onboarding process for new employees.

Coordinate with the top leadership of the operations side of the organization in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of school personnel.

Develop and implement the district's early learning and career and technical education programs.

Engage with educational, business, and community groups and organizations for the purpose of furthering the strategic plan of the district and ensure program responsiveness to student needs.

Coordinate the planning process related to new schools and/or academic programs.

Engage with social, professional, civic, volunteer and other community agencies and groups having interest in schools.

Prepare and implement various departmental budgets that are aligned to the district's mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.

Serves as the District Compliance Coordinator for Civil Rights, Title IX, HIB, and 504/ADA.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree (with an emphasis in educational or organizational leadership).

Three (3) years of successful and recent experience in central office leadership or curriculum, instruction, or other educational services -OR- a minimum of five (5) years of site-level administration experience that would provide the equivalent levels of the identified knowledge and abilities.

Washington Administrative/Superintendent Credential

Curriculum and instruction experience

Staff development training experience

Research and evaluation experience

Supervision of administrative and support staff

Teaching experience

Principal experience

Experience in management positions with demonstrated results

Preferred: Training and experience implementing district-wide compliance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Washington Education Code and relevant case law relating to public education and school administration and the relationship between state law, board policy and administrative regulations.

Theory and practice of public education and administration, including effective leadership skills, personnel supervision, administrative planning, organizational development, budgeting, and information processing.

Office management principles, methods, and procedures.

Staff supervision, staff development, and effective management techniques.

Instructional methodology, learning theory, and practice.

Assessment techniques, including data disaggregation and analysis.

Curriculum issues, trends, and theories.

The positive impact of effective integration of technology into high-quality classroom instructional practice.

Funding sources for educational programs and the variety of related regulations, controls, and reporting procedures.

Manage a large division within a larger organization.

Maintain positive staff relations, utilizing collaborative models.

Perform work in an office setting and, in an environment, having considerable requirements for extended work hours.

Respond promptly to requests of internal and external clients; provide them needed direction, assistance, training, materials, and resources.

Plan, direct, and establish priorities and simultaneously coordinate a variety of short- and long-term projects.

Identify and analyze present and potential problems, develop and evaluate solutions, and propose plans of action.

Prepare and present clear and concise reports.

Use positive interpersonal skills to provide effective leadership to staff and to work collaboratively with those contacted in the course of work.

Establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with individuals, groups, public, and private agency personnel.

Analyze data and situations; render judgement, make decisions, and solve problems efficiently and effectively.

Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to educational services.

Express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form; use language and medium that is appropriate to each audience.

Supervise and evaluate the activities of others.

Oversee a wide range of educational programs and relate to the personnel associated with those programs; set standards and assist others in meeting those standards.

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff relative to program objectives; observe and document performance; design data-based continuous improvement processes.

Make use of technology for information, communication, and data management.

Foster a growth-focused environment for supporting student and adult learning.

Identify and analyze present and potential problems; develop and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend effective plans of action.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The noise and light levels in the work environment are usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12-month, 260 days; 14 holidays

Salary determined annually by the board of directors; 24-25 Salary Schedule

Benefits determined annually by the board of directors; 24-25 benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Phone and Auto Allowance

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation and professional personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States? Proof of identity and citizenship or legal right to work will be required upon hire.
• I authorize Battle Ground Public Schools, henceforth known as the District, to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the District. I also understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the District.
• Are you willing to be fingerprinted at ESD 112 upon offer of employment, if you do not have current fingerprint records on file? The cost, currently $85.00, to be borne by the applicant.
• Do you confirm that you DO NOT have a serious behavioral problem which endangers the educational welfare or personal safety of students, teachers, or other colleagues? A serious behavior problem includes, but is not limited to: dishonesty; immorality; misuse of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a prescription drug; or furnishing alcohol or controlled substances to a minor or student.
• I have never been convicted/and or pleaded guilty of a crime against children. (If this is true, answer yes. If this is false, answer no.
• Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED)?

General Questions

• Are you a current employee of this district? (Please note: substitutes are not considered employees for application purposes.) If yes; what is your district start date and current position?
• Were you previously employed by Battle Ground Public Schools? If yes; when, and in what capacity?
• Do you have a valid First Aid card? If yes; when does it expire?
• Do you have a valid CPR card? If yes; when does it expire?
• Have you ever been convicted and or pleaded guilty to a crime? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain.
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain.

Attachment Requirements and Hints

All positions require a general cover letter. Please do not refer to specific postings in your general cover letter. You will be able to reference specific positions in the comments area of the application.

Extra Curricular positions require documentation of current First Aid and CPR certification. If you are in the process of obtaining certification, please upload a document to that effect in place of the First Aid/CPR attachment.

Unless otherwise indicated, all other attachments are optional.

Benefits

Newly hired employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours in a school year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) will be eligible for SEBB benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability.

Retirement Benefit - Retirement System options Plan 2 or 3

Every employee under contract for a full year will receive twelve (12) days annual sick leave. Sick leave is allocated the first of each month for hours worked the previous month.

Every employee under contract shall receive two (2) days of personal leave.

Every District Administrator on a two hundred and sixty (260) day contract will receive 26 vacation days annually.

Parental and Bereavement Leave are also a benefit.

Attachments

Cover Letter*

List of References*

Letter of Reference # 1

Letter of Reference # 2

Letter of Reference # 3

Resume

Certificate

Transcripts

Test Results

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