Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

STATUS/FLSA: Full-time /Exempt

PAY SCHEDULE/GROUP: DISTRICT LEVEL

DIRECT REPORTS: Full-time (11); Part-time (1)

SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Days. Salary is determined by the schedule set by the Board.

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Superintendent.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this classification is to assist the Superintendent oversee the development and coordination of exceptional quality in curriculum and instructional programs for grades Pre-K through 12 and for adult education.  Responsible for assisting in the supervision of the functions and activities of principals, directors, and coordinators.  

EDUCATION: Completion of Master’s degree in Education Administration.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years of administrative experience, building and/or district levels.

LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Candidates must be certified in SC in Education Administration.

PREFERRED: EdS and Superintendents License.

ESSENTIAL  DUTIES: Essential job duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There will be other duties assigned.

• Assist the Superintendent formulate adequate philosophy of education acceptable to the Board of Trustees, professional staff, and the community.
• Provide continuous curriculum development and improvements, and work with staff to develop instructional goals for various levels and curriculum areas.
• Determine the need for instructional staff specialists and resource personnel, and direct, coordinate, and supervise their work.
• Develop and direct adult education programs in the District.
• Assist with the selection and assignment of instructional personnel including directors, coordinators, specialists, principals, and assistant principals.
• Assist with the promotion and supervision of experimentation with curriculum organization, instructional techniques, and instructional materials.
• Oversee the selection, procurement, and distribution of textbooks, library books, and media resources, instructional supplies, software, and equipment.
• Manage all budgets within the Division of Instructional Services in accordance with District procurement policy.
• Provide reports and materials to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees with summarized information relative to the instructional program.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Support all non-traditional programs.
• Prepare reports to the SDE and SACS as required.
• Develop policy and programs for in-service education for professional staff.
• Establish policies relative to promotion, transfer, and dismissal of personnel.
• Coordinate instructional meetings with administrators and staff.
• Participate in professional staff development programs.
• Edit and publish curriculum bulletins, guides, courses of study, and pamphlets for use by instructional staff.
• All other duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of state laws and regulations; Knowledge of District policy; Knowledge of state assessments; Knowledge of financial procedures, budget processes and management; Knowledge of personnel procedures; Knowledge of pre-K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment; Knowledge of higher education curriculum; Knowledge of special education laws and procedures; Knowledge of Gifted and Talented laws and procedures; Knowledge of English as a Second Language; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;  Ability to lead large and small group meetings; Ability to strategically plan, manipulate data, run reports, and affect change using data; Ability to negotiate difficult situations with parents, teachers, and administrators.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USAGE: Use computers for data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, or custom applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ACTIVITIES: Standing under 1/3 of the time; Walking 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; Sitting 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; Gripping or feeling with hands under 1/3 of the time; Reaching with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time; Climbing or balancing none of the time; Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling none of the time;  Talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time; Tasting or smelling none of the time.

LIFTING: Up to 10lbs under 1/3 of the time; Up to 25lbs none of the time; Up to 50lbs none of the time; Up to 100lbs none of the time; More than 100lbs none of the time.

VISION REQUIREMNTS: No special vision requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor environment.