Assistant Superintendent

Definition

Under the general direction of the Superintendent/Director of Education, the Assistant Superintendent supervises and coordinates the SRPMIC Community Schools, instructional programming, school operations, and student services. The Assistant Superintendent represents the Superintendent/Director of Education in system matters and acts on behalf of the Superintendent/Director of Education in his/her absence.

Primary functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities among other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Job Duties

• Directs the administration and coordination of education and student services programs.
• Supervises and supports the areas of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, the school sites, student services, language and culture, and the departments associated with these areas.
• Collaborates with other senior-level administrators to assist the Superintendent/Director of Education in meeting District goals and managing District operations.
• Attends all regular and special meetings of the Education Board and makes reports on District programs as directed by the Superintendent/Director of Education.
• Prepares and implements policies, procedures, and practices for the Board, the staff, and the Community under the direction of the Superintendent/Director of Education.
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of studies, data, and reports critical to effective decision making in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates the performance of assigned school and District administrators.
• Supports and directs all special projects and pilot programs.
• Represents the Superintendent/Director of Education and the school District in various matters.
• Adjudicates employee and non-employee complaints and appeals in the Community Schools.
• Works with the Office of the General Counsel to interpret state statutes and/or District policies, regulations, and programs to school personnel and District patrons.
• Provides leadership in curriculum planning and professional development.
• Assists in the screening and selection of school administrators and other personnel.
• Participates in the development and administration of the budget.
• Assists in disciplinary actions involving employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge of:

• The History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• Community, State, and Federal agencies and the educational standards necessary to support administrative functions within the frameworks of the numerous entities.
• Pre K-Adult educational programs including best practices for success utilizing state and federal educational standards.
• Evaluation models and frameworks utilizing best practices including formal and informal observations, student growth metrics, walk‑throughs, formative and summative models, and SMART goals.

Skilled in:

• Providing leadership for the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the District’s educational programs and schools
• Utilizing public relations and customer services techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints from all sources
• Collaboration and working effectively to bring stakeholders together on diverse issues
• MS Office Suite, other presentation software for usage

Ability to:

• Maximize use of District resources to improve student achievement
• Make sound decisions based on the process of evaluation, determining and selecting alternatives
• Work independently with little direction while functioning effectively as a member of the District leadership team
• Plan and assist in professional development activities for staff providing educational services functions and school‑site staff
• Establish a rapport with all staff in the division and governmental agencies
• Distinguish between best practice model programs that are successful and non‑successful
• Conduct a needs analysis and…