Minimum Requirements

● Master’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university.

● Ten years of full-time, paid, professional experience in education, at least seven of which have involved directing an educational program, leading a team and/or organization with equivalent functions.

● Valid Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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: 

○     current practices in school administration and supervision, budgeting, desegregation, human relations, community stakeholder building and multi-cultural programs in urban school environments.

○    educational administrative process as it relates to school organization and management.

○  decision-making and due process procedures.

○    managing, interpreting and applying data.

○ understanding of pedagogy and using individual student as well as school-wide assessment data to drive student achievement gains in an urban setting.

 ○    leadership methods and effectively motivating teams and individuals.  

 ○ curriculum development and implementation and instructional strategies related to curriculum, content and problem-solving.

 ○ strategic planning and coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives.

 ○  District administrative policies, goals and objectives. 

 ○  administrative policies and procedures. 

 ○  supervisory and coordinative techniques as they apply to program and personnel development. 

Demonstrated ability to: 

○     oversee, direct and coordinate the work of others in the effective implementation of the District’s policies and procedures. ○ be relentless about student outcomes.

○   drive large initiatives and provide organization guidance.

○    interpret programs, policies and directives to community stakeholders.

○   use data to drive decision-making process.

○ think critically around organization development, efficiency and effectiveness.

○    communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

○    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.