Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

Given broad autonomy, this position evaluates, formulates, and implements District academic programs. Conducts the development and supervision of instructional programs, academic operations, staff, curriculum planning, and other related functions. Assists the Superintendent in the development of educational philosophy, long term strategic planning, policy development and implementation of objectives. Reports to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the District. Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive academic program for the District in support of strategic goals and operational/educational needs. Provides assistance to the Superintendent as needed for long term academic planning, implementation, and development of policies and procedures for the District. Provides staff leadership and supervision of district level instructional personnel to ensure understanding and implementation of educational objectives of the district. Guides development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instructional services. Provides leadership in facilitating curriculum improvement. Works as needed with directors, principals and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating grade level, subject area and departmental meetings in order to affect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district. Interprets appropriately and consistently the present curriculum and proposed curriculum changes to the Board, the administration, the staff and the general public. Coordinates activities of district curriculum and instructional materials selection committee. Directs creation of and edits for publication all materials prepared by and to be distributed among the instructional staff. Coordinates the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and makes appropriate recommendations. Coordinates district-wide research and testing for measuring the effectiveness of the total educational program. Keeps informed on the latest research, trends and developments in all areas of education and interprets these matters for staff as necessary. Interprets and formulates academic policy and procedures and provides related advice to administrators, employees and staff; recommends new or revised policies and/or procedures as warranted. Continually assists principals with instructional supervision and offers guidance for the improvement of instruction. Assists in studies and research in the areas of enrollment growth, staffing needs and building needs as they pertain to educational programs. Supervises the educational program for compliance with state, regional, and federal regulations, laws, guidelines, and mandates and keeps current on all.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Certification as secondary or elementary supervisor, principal or superintendent. A minimum of five years of successful leadership as an elementary, middle or high school principal. District administrative experience preferred. Advanced graduate work in education areas of curriculum development, supervision, instructional practices and research. Practical experience in instructional management, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and successful supervisory experience.