Assistant Superintendent

The following position is available; all interested qualified candidates should apply by sending in a cover letter, and resume, to Human Resources, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532, or e-mail kdekoski@carmanainsworth.org no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024.


Assistant Superintendent – Emphasis: Curriculum and Instruction


Reports To
Superintendent

Supervises
Building Principals
Executive Director of Student Support Services
Executive Assistant – Office of Instruction

Job Purpose and Focus
To assist the Superintendent and provide leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review and evaluation of the district’s curriculum and instructional services. Promote an open, supportive, positive, and safe school climate for learning and high achievement.

The Assistant Superintendent ensures that the district and each school’s education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher (educational administration or related area preferred)
• 5 years of Building or district level administrative experience preferred
• Aspirations and skill set to become a district superintendent are preferred
• Overall knowledge of school programs and services
• Successful experiences with a diverse student and parent population
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally and exercise tact and discretion in relationships with district personnel, parents, and general public
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize work, meet deadlines and demonstrate organizational skills
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing technologies and to assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

• Assist the Superintendent in the direction and supervision of services including, but not limited to the following:
  • Student Support Services
  • Instructional Technology
  • Media
  • Music
  • Instruction
  • Curriculum
  • Assessment
  • Professional Development
  • Student Discipline Matters
  • Student Teachers
  • Research, Assessment and Testing
  • Alternative Education Programming and Community Services
  • District Curriculum Council
  • District School Improvement/Accreditation
  • Local College Access Network Coordination
  • Teacher Induction and Mentoring
• Assist in the preparation and collective bargaining of labor agreements
• Develop a system-wide plan for curriculum study and improvement consistent with the district vision, goals and policies.
• Assist with the evaluation of the teacher performance evaluation system.
• Assist with the writing, implementation and supervision of current and new grants.
• In collaboration with directors, oversee the development and maintenance of student support, instructional/curricular, assessment, and professional development
• In collaboration with building administrators, facilitate processes and appeals regarding student instructional/discipline concerns and grievances/appeals
• Review and revise Administrative Guidelines to Board policies as required
• Assist the Superintendent in the development of short- and long-range plans
• Stay informed of developments and innovations in areas of responsibility by reading current literature, attending professional conferences and meetings, and discussing issues with professional colleagues
• Attend board meetings and prepare such reports for the board as the Superintendent may request.
• Prepare and submit reports and other documents as required by the Superintendent
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment
Salary and fringe benefits as established by the Board of Education

Work Environment
Work is performed throughout the facilities of the district. There is limited exposure to physical risk.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Administrators. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

• Alignment of performance to the district’s and/or school’s vision and mission
• Contribution to a culture of continuous improvement in terms of providing quality work, products, and services
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and share the district/school vision
• Demonstration of an unwavering commitment to high standards for all and to a belief that all students can learn
• Strong knowledge of human growth and development
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
• Commitment to effective instructional and assessment practices
• Trusting relationships and commitment to effective collaboration
• High expectations for self, students, and staff
• Commitment to professional learning and practice
• Demonstrated ability to base decisions on the need for results rather than intentions
• Effective use of economic, human, material, and facility resources to achieve program and organizational goals
• Implementation of effective routines, procedures, and systems
• Fiscal responsibility
• Effective management of facilities and space
• All components required by State law section 380.1249

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.


Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.