- Support and direct Administrative Directors in their supervisory roles with building Principals and with building needs.
- Assist the Superintendent with Principal development and building leadership capacity within the organization.
- Monitor school improvement and accountability efforts throughout the organization.
- Support the Superintendent as front line of support to progress all systems and major initiatives within the organization.
- Participate in required district Board and committee meetings and other activities deemed necessary.
- Oversee the disciplinary program of the district.
- Resolve parent, staff, or community concerns and complaints; manage the complaint resolution process.
- Provide general administrative assistance to the Superintendent in the execution of school district initiatives.
- Establish administrative regulations to comply with adopted school board policies; assist in the interpretation and execution of the policies and regulations.
- Direct, plan, control, and monitor the performance of assigned department components in conformance with objectives, plans, schedules, and budgets; works directly with assigned administrators in charge of reporting departments in the execution of their specific responsibilities; account for variance and implement necessary corrective actions.
- Supervise and evaluate work of all assigned staff; in conjunction with Human Resources, develop recommendations for staff which may involve staff development, placement, dismissal, or reassignment of personnel in conjunction with the appropriate district staff personnel.
- Develop agendas and compile reports, information, and recommendations as assigned by the Superintendent.
- Maintain liaison and on-going communications with district staff and community and school organizations.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and administrative regulations.
- Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
- Develop a proactive orientation to identify potential problems and take appropriate action.
- Serve as project manager, organizer, and facilitate all projects assigned by the Superintendent.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
- Master's degree in Curriculum Instruction, Educational Leadership, or equivalent.
- Must meet or be willing to meet the State school administrator's continuing education requirements.
- Central Office Certification issued by the Michigan Department of Education or the willingness to acquire it.
- Minimum of Seven (7) years of successful school based administrative experience, secondary preferred.
- Knowledge of current education research and best practices.
- Demonstrates skills in leadership, communications, and team building.
- Successful experience in planning and directing district-wide programs as well as budget management and development.
- Broad knowledge of an advanced and professionally specialized discipline or other studies not available to undergraduate schools, involving an advanced theoretical knowledge within a specified field.
- Doctorate.
- Five (5) years successful experience as a teacher.
- Knowledge of and experience with staff and program evaluation.
- Successful experience in a multicultural urban school district
- Knowledge of KPS curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs
- Experience administering programs in one or more of the following areas: elementary or secondary education, Title I, special education, Education for Employment, Education for the Arts, early childhood, fine arts, math, science, social studies or other specialized areas or functions.
Deputy Superintendent of Leadership - Kalamazoo, United States - Kalamazoo Public Schools
Description
Position Details
Deputy Superintendent of Leadership Superintendent's Office Excluded Administrator Salary Schedule
Grade 12
$139,552 – $174, Salary)
Our Mission
Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.
Scope of Responsibilities The Deputy Superintendent is a cabinet-level executive position, reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools. This position provides administrative leadership; plans, organizes, directs, and supports assigned activities, under the direction of the Superintendent.
Performance Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Interested applicants should apply online and attach their application to this posting.
Internal candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to the
Human Resources Department attention:
Sheila Dorsey-Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
1220 Howard Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
FAX
Position will be posted until filled