School Superintendent jobs in Battle Creek, MI

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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