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.