Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Purpose:       The Assistant Superintendent assists in the efficient operation of all facets of the school district.                  

Reports to: Superintendent and the Board of Education

Pay Rate:     The Assistant Superintendent will receive compensation as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Education.

Term of Employment: 

The Assistant Superintendent will be appointed by the Board of Education. The Assistant Superintendent’s term will begin on the first day of July.                                                 

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• The educational requirements of the Assistant Superintendent shall conform to the licensing standards of the State of Kansas and to other criteria determined by the Board of Education.     

Experience

• District Leadership licensure with experience as a building administrator preferred. 

Skills Required

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction is beneficial. 

Functions and Responsibilities

Basic Functions

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250.
• Support the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain accurate administrative filing systems.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• React to change productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

Specific responsibilities

These duties are subject to change depending on the interests and talents of the individual.

• Coordinates the development of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the district.
  • Conducts curriculum review and development sessions to revise and update curriculum.
  • Administers the district student assessment program, including selecting and ordering assessment instruments, arranging for scoring tests, and reporting assessment results.
  • Coordinates the review, evaluation, and selection of instructional materials, including textbooks.
  • Coordinates the work of the Subject Area Curriculum Leadership Teams.
  • Coordinates the training and implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Support throughout the district. 
• Coordinates plan and delivery of staff development that supports effective teaching and learning.
  • Develops and revises, as necessary, the state approved professional development plan.
  • Plans and delivers district-wide professional development.
  • Assists buildings in planning of professional development activities for Professional Learning Communities.
  • Administers the professional development point record-keeping system.
  • Develops and organizes district mentoring program for 1st and 2nd year teachers, as well as induction and orientation for new staff members. 
• Coordinates the district’s State and Federal programs including, but not limited to:

Federal Title Programs                                           Competitive Grants     

At Risk Programs (State and Federal)                     ESL

Section 504                                                                        Anti-Bullying

Driver Education                                                   Drug Free Schools & Communities

• Writes applications and prepares and submits reports to the State and the Board of Education.
• Coordinates the program activities.
• Conducts meetings of staff and advisory committees.
• Develops and administers budgets for all State and Federal programs. 
• Provides support for the school improvement process.
  • Coordinates activities of the District Improvement Team.
  • Monitors and plans for the implementation of the district improvement plan. 
• Assists in the supervision of principals and department directors.
  • Meets individually and regularly with principals and directors that report directly to the Assistant Superintendent.
  • Assists in facilitating meetings of district administrators and directors.
  • Plans for professional development of directors and building administrators.
  • Evaluates building administrators and directors that report directly to the Assistant Superintendent. 
• Other duties:
  • Meets with and supports the library media specialists, counselors, and school nurses.
  • Collaborates with the superintendent to lead meetings of the District Leadership Council,  Classified Council,  and Interest Based Bargaining Committee
  • Arranges and coordinates before-school activities such as orientation of substitute teachers, newspaper announcements, school supply lists, etc.
  • Coordinates activities of the district Health and Wellness Committee.
  • Carries out other appropriate duties as assigned by the superintendent.          

Physical Requirements/environmental conditions

• Level 3 – Medium Work
  • Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions.
• The work is performed primarily indoors.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Must be able to drive and willing to spend time attending meetings out of town as needed.  

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