POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:    Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services

FLSA:                       Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO:         Superintendent of Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:                 

• Appropriate state licensure
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Principal and district office experience preferred
• A doctorate in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction is preferred
• Administrative certification required with Superintendent’s certification preferred
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the district’s entire educational program.
2. Provide leadership and direction to the district’s professional and curriculum development, and assessment program.
3. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of district, state and federal programs that are related to the improvement of instruction.
2. Develop, administer, and evaluate budgets for district, state and federal program curriculum, instructional programs, professional development, and support/special programs.
3. Maintain communication with educational leaders at the local, state and national levels to stay current on educational issues.
4. Monitor the curriculum development process.
5. Approve course changes/program changes.
6. Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of district assessment and evaluation programs.
7. Assist Superintendent in the development of board policies and district procedures that maximize learning for all students and staff.
8. Serve on committees and reports to the Superintendent.