District Assistant Superintendent

Breckinridge County Schools

Job Description 

JOB TITLE: Assistant Superintendent 

SUPERVISOR: Superintendent 

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt 

WORK YEAR: 240 Days

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides high-level administrative support to the Superintendent to ensure accuracy of data and communications necessary to support the management and administration of the District.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Organizes the work flow for the Superintendent’s office
• Conducts research on issues and concerns directed to the Superintendent’s office and prepares correspondence in response
• Communicates with administrative staff on behalf of the Superintendent to ensure projects/programs are progressing and monitors to ensure that data/reports are submitted based on established deadlines
• Maintains communication with the Superintendent regarding issues and concerns affecting the District
• Analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, or approaches to issues to ensure that the Superintendent is informed and has adequate information to respond to critical issues affecting the District
• Analyzes issues to determine the implication of information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Supervises and evaluates assigned employees for the Superintendent’s office
• Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Superintendent and Board members
• Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline
• Manages the Human Resources Department for the district
• Manages Title programs for the District
• Oversees curriculum and instruction for the District
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: 

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment 
• Record-keeping techniques 
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques 
• Oral and written communication skills 
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy 

ABILITIES: 

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Operate a computer terminal and navigate technology
• 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 demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed while standing or walking. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities 
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and skills

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Master's Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision (Superintendent)
• Has met the requirements for criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law