Supervisor of Alternative Placement [ADMN2702]

Supervisor of Alternative Placement

Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the administration of all aspects of the total school program by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with Ogden School Districts vision, mission and goals.The successful candidate must have experience in school improvement, data-driven instruction, professional learning communities, effective instructional practice and behavior management. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with staff and parents. Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the school, the school grounds, and at other events/activities. Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations and has knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Developing and evaluating an annual school plan, assuring its coordination with division-wide goals.

Performs related duties as required.

Administers and evaluates the instructional program of the school to include:

• Conducting instructional supervision and evaluation including classroom and teaching observations for assigned areas Implementing curriculum and educational objectives consistent with goals
• Developing an efficient system for pupil and program appraisal, recommending changes as needed to meet student needs.
• Evaluating grading policies and pupil progress with members of the staff.
• Providing leadership in initiating inservice programs and organizational improvements.
• Providing a climate conducive to effective communications through the use of faculty meetings, committees and individual conferences.
• Coordinating the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnel.
• Implement and maintain a code of acceptable student behavior.
• Coordinating and supervising student affairs including after school activities.
• Coordinating services to students such as guidance, health, special education.
• Participating in eligibility meetings.
• Supervising pupil record keeping.
• Assisting in pupil scheduling.

Administer staff personnel procedures in accordance with approved policies to include:

• Participating in the recruitment, placement and evaluation of all staff members.
• Completing required reports.
• Promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
• Developing inservice training.
• Administer the financial and building needs of the school to include.
• Establishing building maintenance schedules and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Supervising the use of the school and grounds by all agencies.
• Ordering necessary instructional materials, textbooks, equipment and analyzing the usage of such materials in conjunction with the principal.

Establish and maintain an effective school/community relations program to include:

• Communicating with parents by means of school programs, letters, phone, and personal contact.
• Lead the implementation of tiered behavior supports and restorative practices.
• Utilizes a variety of data sources to monitor intervention outcomes.

Education and Experience:

Successful candidates must currently have an administrative certificate or obtain one by July 1.  Must have passed, or pass, Rater Certification prior to evaluating employees.

Pay: Salary is based on the Administrative Salary Schedule, Elementary/Bridges. 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Senior school administrative work typically performed in a school setting to include classrooms, cafeteria and recreational areas.
• Regular coordination with school bus scheduling requiring outside activity in frequent inclement weather is necessary.
• Daily liaison activity throughout the school building and grounds is necessary.
• Occasional attendance to school related activities throughout the state and after normal working hours is necessary.
• Daily contact is made with students, teachers and school administrators.
• Regular contact is made with parents and the community.
• Occasional contact with School Board members and state administrators is necessary.
• Regular contact is made with the school staff.

EVALUATION:

Will be evaluated using the Utah Effective Leadership Standards.  Provisional Administrators will be evaluated no less than two times per year.  Career Status Administrators will be evaluated no less than one time per year.