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Associate Superintendent, Elementary Schools
Title: Associate Superintendent, Elementary Schools
Reports To: Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Union: Not Represented by a Union
Location: Onsite
Salary Range: $146,840 - $191,743
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Provides instructional leadership designed to provide optimum quality of education. Provides leadership in establishing system-wide goals and assists in the development of a comprehensive program plan. Communicates with staff and community and in the planning for professional development of staff. Ensures quality implementation of curriculum through focused instruction. Assists in the preparation of budget and administers budget in accordance with required procedures. Fosters and promotes teamwork in the design and development of educational strategies. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and provides leadership in assessing personnel. Communicates a vision that leads Assistant Superintendents, Principals and Teachers in providing a learning environment that enables students to become engaged and productive citizens. Develops strategic alliances and works collaboratively with parents and other stakeholders to ensure confidence in the District’s ability to educate children.
Essential Functions
• Provides instructional leadership designed to provide optimum quality of education and focus on elementary schools and the Accelerate Philly Strategic Plan.
• Ensures quality implementation of curriculum through focused instruction.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork in the design and development of educational strategies.
• Formulates plans for educational program reforms and serves as an agent of change.
• Communicates a vision that leads principals and teachers in providing a learning environment that enables students to become engaged and productive citizens.
• Ensures the implementation of school action plans.
• Works with the Assistant Superintendents to implement innovation programs and additional educational resources for schools.
• Monitors the implementation of grants for systemic recommendations for strategic long-term goals related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Creates and manages the budget for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Develops and monitors time and expense project budgets.
• Develops project plans, work breakdown structures and schedules required to successfully complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Ensures academic programs enhance student learning and growth.
• Plans and control staffing and performs other human resources, finance and payroll related functions for assigned employees.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring and professional growth and development to assigned staff; develops and implements professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature and technical resources of information.
• Leads team in the design, development, implementation, monitoring and documenting of improvement plans and procedures.
• Functions as a qualified observer.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal and state laws, school board policies and professional standards.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational administration or a related field.
• Ten years of full-time, paid educational experience, at least five of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.'
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility.
NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
o pre-kindergarten through 12 instructional continuums. o current theories and research related to educational initiatives.
o research-based school improvement designs and current issues facing urban public education.
o governmental mandates impacting education. o the utilization of differentiated instruction methods and techniques. o effective team building. o use of technical computer applications. o educational administrative process as it relates to school organization and management. o techniques and strategies for managing large diverse organizations. o District administrative policies, goals and objectives.
o the laws and regulations governing public school administration.
Demonstrated Ability to:
o oversee, direct and coordinate the work of others in the effective implementation of District’s policies and procedures. o design staff training and development programs for academic leadership.
o build effective teams. o analyze and resolve complex problems. o interpret programs, policies and directives to community stakeholders. o make persuasive presentations. o improve schools in urban settings. o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.