Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

The Chichester School District, a diverse school district located in suburban Philadelphia, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Superintendent. Serving grades Kindergarten through 12 with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and 500 staff, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; student learning and behavioral supports; and supporting the growth of direct and indirect reports through management and coaching.

This work will be grounded in promoting equitable student outcomes in accordance with the Strategic Plan as envisioned by the Superintendent.

Chichester School District offers a total compensation package including competitive salary, pension, vacation, paid holiday, health, dental, life, prescription, disability, identity theft, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree required, Doctorate preferred (degree must emphasize school administration and/or curriculum and instruction)
• PA Superintendent Letter of Eligibility (must possess or be near completion);
  Administrative II and/or Instructional II certification in PA preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of educational experience with at least three (3) years in an K-12 educational leadership capacity
• History of working extensively with one or more of the following subgroups: (a) Underrepresented Students (African-American, Hispanic, Native American), (b) Low Income Students (Title I Eligible), or (c) Diverse Learners (Special Education, English Language Learners)
• Experience implementing/ improving programs in the areas of (a) teaching and learning, (b) assessment, and/or (c) professional development with a history of creating innovative programs in the aforementioned areas
• Experience evaluating direct reports in areas of instructional leadership and/or organizational management; history of mentoring/coaching direct reports preferred
• Experience using student data (descriptive analyses) to inform decision-making
• Experience implementing principles in one or more of the following areas: (a) Curriculum & Instruction, (b) School Culture/ Climate, or (c) Community Engagement
• Must be able to convey complex ideas in oral and written form with clarity/detail; effective communication with internal and external audiences
• Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Directs the articulation of curriculum and instruction across the K-12 spectrum.
• Serves as the key point of contact for the creation/ design of new curricular and extracurricular programing as well as monitors efficacy of current such programs.
• Creates strategy that identifies, promotes, and integrates learning models including efficacy-based practices, effective assessment design, and technology-assisted learning.
• Works across all central office and building level departments to implement and evaluate the effective use of education technologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Assistant Superintendent will have direct supervision over the Director of Teaching Learning, and Instruction, Director of Instructional Technology and Data Management, K-12 Principals, and the Director of Athletics and Activities.
• Promotes leadership and support to direct and indirect reports through collaborative planning, professional development, coaching, school improvement planning and regular communication.
• Regularly meets with direct and indirect reports to provide updated K-12 curriculum information and maintain ongoing communication.
• Collaborates with Superintendent and Director of Human Resources to ensure compliance with and fidelity of implementation of the state's supervisor accountability framework for ACT 93 employees.
• Provides oversight of all District state and federal instructional/ student support monies to ensure compliance in usage and reporting.
• Plans, implements, and monitors budgets in all areas of teaching and learning and student services.

Data Analysis Responsibilities

• Interprets results of standardized assessments (e.g., PSSA, Keystone, SAT/ACT, AP), student performance/ teacher growth (PVAAS), and student climate (e.g., attendance, discipline) data to inform the Superintendent and general policy making.
• Uses forecasting tools and strategies to predict future needs in the areas of curriculum and instruction as well as student services.
• Examines peer-reviewed research to provide guidance to…