POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Chief of School Support and Leadership, the Associate
Superintendent provides instructional leadership in the interface between
schools and the executive cabinet.
Included in this leadership role is managing the major reform areas of
the school system. In addition, the
Associate Superintendent directly manages Instructional Directors, who provide
direct support and supervision to school principals. The responsibilities include providing the
vision, structures and accountability that drive instructional reforms within
the system. The reforms seek to improve
teaching and learning by building the capacity of principals to improve the
conditions of teaching and learning. An
administrator in this class is responsible for articulating the school system’s
mission, goals, accomplishments, initiatives, needs, and strategies to their
area schools and communities.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Leading
and supervising Instructional Directors for Middle Schools and all personnel
assigned to that area;
Developing
and implementing major district reform efforts;
Providing
leadership towards the development and implementation of the district's
strategic plan;
Ensuring
that schools execute system initiatives with fidelity;
Developing
leadership objectives of schools based on performance and site-based
satisfaction;
Serving
as liaison between the Chief of School Support and Leadership and the area;
Guiding
the instructional leadership of principals through the Instructional Directors
with particular focus on instruction, data analysis, intervention and
developing capacity;
Collaborating
with departments to provide the appropriate system resources that address the
needs of schools; and
Responding
to parent/community concerns and directing these concerns to appropriate
offices.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum three (3) years successful
experience in the role of Middle School Principal, combined with successful
central office leadership experience;
Thorough knowledge of the Public School
Laws of Maryland, the bylaws of the State Board of Education, and the policies
of the Board of Education of Prince George's County;
Ability to use computer technology in an
administrative and educational setting;
Excellent organizational ability and
human relation skills; and
Demonstrated oral and written
communication skills as well as problem solving and consensus building
expertise.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree
(Doctorate preferred) from an accredited college or university with course work
in educational administration, education, and curriculum development, with
considerable experience as a school administrator in increasingly responsible
positions, and considerable high school experience, or other combination of
applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Maryland Professional Certificate with Administrator II
endorsement required; holds or is eligible for Superintendent’s endorsement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance to area personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.