HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssist Supt for Secondary Education and CurriculumMay 2014
TITLE: Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education and Curriculum
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Idaho School Administrator Certificate. An endorsement for superintendent is preferred.
Previous secondary administrative experience.
Minimum of four years of successful, full-time certificated experience working with students, 7-12, while under contract in a school setting.
Thorough understanding of the components of effective instruction and instructional leadership
Understanding of curriculum development and assessment.
Demonstrated leadership ability in working with stakeholders
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools.
JOB GOALS:
To support School District 91’s mission through supervision and coordination of the organization, administration and evaluation of the secondary educational program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and evaluates secondary administrators.
Is responsible for the development, alignment, adoption, and evaluation of K-12 curriculum.
Supervises the Curriculum Coordinators.
Assists in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain to curriculum.
Observes teachers in their classrooms and offers insights for the enhancement of the teaching-learning situation.
Provides leadership to principals in the assignment, supervision, evaluation, probation, and dismissal of certified staff in secondary schools.
Participates in the solution of personnel problems which cannot be resolved at the building level to the satisfaction of those concerned.
Communicates the approved curriculum to the professional staff and maintains a list of approved instructional materials.
Works with principals and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating departmental meetings to affect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program
throughout the district.
Serves as liaison and actively participates with educational leaders in curriculum and instruction at state, regional, and national levels.
Is responsible for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and federal and state regulation in secondary schools, including but not limited to graduation requirements,
credit recovery, alternate graduation route, concurrent enrollment, high school redesign, etc.
Supervises the Professional Technical Program Coordinator.
Supervises the District’s secondary music program.
Is responsible for oversight of non-athletic extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
Actively recruits and hires qualified teacher candidates.
Prepares periodic reports for presentation to district administrators, the Board of Trustees, and/or other community groups as appropriate.
Promotes and supports district in-service programs related to secondary education.
Attends the Board of Trustee meetings as directed.
Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The annual contract will be based on 241 days of service (twelve months). Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy. Salary will be in accordance with the placement
on the Administrator’s Salary Schedule commensurate with years of experience and education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with board policy.