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Job Description
Assistant Superintendent/Director of Academic Services
Lincoln County School District
District Wide - Stanford, Kentucky This job is also posted in Lincoln County School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5792245
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
CLASS TITLE
Assistant Superintendent/Director of Academic Services
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
APPROVED
July 6, 2023
SUPERVISES:
Assigned Personnel
NUMBER OF DAYS
240
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of the curricular and instructional resources. Collaborates with district and school leaders to determine academic, instructional, and professional learning needs and on-going support. Provides leadership to the District in complying with federal and state regulations to areas of supervision.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Increase student achievement and growth on:
State Academic Standard expectations
District based assessments
Curriculum benchmark assessments
Close achievement and opportunity gaps
Improve learning, culture, and environment
Increase student, family, and community engagement
Increase the high school graduation rate and ensure every child graduates college and career-ready
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Lead the development, monitoring, and revising of a comprehensive plan for adequate and equitable access of recommended District curriculum, instructional resources, and assessments.
Design, develop and/or recommend instructional approaches, resources, and tools to support teachers in design and implementation.
Assume a leadership role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of standards-based curricula and assessment.
Ensure that instructional resources are aligned with the District's curriculum and recommended instructional approaches.
Create and maintain effective systems used to determine the impact of the Teaching and Learning staff, continually monitoring to ensure supports are provided equitably to schools.
Create and maintain effective systems to determine professional learning needs based on student achievement.
Collaborate with school leaders and School Based Decision Making (SBDM) Councils regarding instructional process and resources.
Coordinate compliance and qualify of federal programs in relation to academic services.
Administer assigned departmental budgets including the responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning.
Communicate to the Superintendent the requirements and needs of the district based on needs assessment.
Recommend changes and additions in the instructional program based on research and established goals.
Assist other supervisory personnel in interpreting curricular and instructional changes to the Board, administration, the staff, and community.
Oversee the coordination of academic professional development efforts across the district.
Represent the district at appropriate association meetings and conferences and stands in for the Superintendent as needed.
Coordinate and evaluate the work of curriculum and content-area specialists in support of school improvement.
Conduct annual evaluations of direct reports.
Attend Board meetings and attend and preside over meetings as the Superintendent designates.
Prepare draft of needed Board policies, administrative rules, and status reports for the Superintendent's review and action.
Prepare state reports as required or directed.
Work cooperatively with leaders of other administrative divisions in integrating and coordinating efforts into a unified program for the district.
Shall assume duties, as necessary, in the absence of the Superintendent.
Keep informed of and interprets all laws, regulations and statutes relating to education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance.
KNOWLEDGE OF
All aspects of the departments within the academic division.
Laws, rules, and regulations related to the academic division.
Policies and objectives related to the academic division.
ABILITY TO
To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Apply effective Interpersonal skills.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and timelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Experience:
Five years (5) of experience in school leadership.
Minimum of (3) years of experience in the classroom.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited institution, including emphasis in curriculum and instruction.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Kentucky Certification in School Administration
Kentucky School Superintendent Certification
Kentucky Teaching Certification
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$72,973 to $118,878 Per Year
Job Requirements
Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
