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School Superintendent directs and manages a school district. Oversees all aspects of the district's operational policies, objectives, initiatives. Being a School Superintendent is responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals for the school system. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Superintendent typically reports to top management. May require a master's degree. The School Superintendent manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a School Superintendent typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Superintendent for School Administration (Grades K-12)
  • Paterson Public Schools
  • Delaware, DE FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE:             ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
                                    (GRADES K – 12)
     
    REPORTS TO:         Superintendent of Schools or designee
     
    SUPERVISES:         Building Administrators
     
     
    NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
     
    The Assistant Superintendent will monitor, coordinate and supervise all school operations, including but not limited to: student achievement, staff evaluations, parent involvement, school safety, personnel decisions, principal performance, staff attendance, facility issues, school climate, data analysis and how it drives instruction, budget development, professional development, leadership training, and community partnerships. The Assistant Superintendent provides leadership in promoting the educational objectives and values of collaborative planning, district curriculum, effective instruction practices and responsive programs and services.
     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    The Assistant Superintendent for School Administration shall:
    1. Hold a New Jersey Administrative Certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11, with a School Administrator endorsement (N.J.A.C. 6:11-9.3 and 9.6).
    2. Hold a Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
    3. Have three (3) years of experience as a Principal.
    4. Have at least ten (10) years of experience as a teacher, counselor and/or supervisor/administrator preferred.
    5. Have experience working in a multicultural/urban environment.
    6. Have experience working in central office preferred.
    7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of student and program assessment, data analysis, program development and evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, research related to learning and curriculum implementation.
    8. Must be able to discuss academic programs and strategies that they have implemented that show gains in achievement levels.
    9. Must be able to provide measurable data showing an increase in achievement results under their leadership.
    10. Must be able to provide measurable data showing a decrease in the achievement gap between demographic groups under their leadership.
    11. Ability to utilize data-driven decision making.
    12. Strong ability to problem solve.
    13. Must be proficient with data analysis.
    14. Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations (optional).
    15. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
    16. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
    17. Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations regarding the operations of schools and academies.
    18. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
    19. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary, multilingual preferred.
    20. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
    21. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
    22. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education.  During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
    23. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
    24. Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
    25. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

    VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCY:
    1. District Application and resume.
    2. Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
    3. A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources, or copies of recent evaluations and observations of teaching performance.
    4. Official College Transcripts.
    5. Employment interview.
     
    EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

    The Assistant Superintendent for School Administration shall be employed under the following terms:
    1. Work year of twelve months.
    2. Salary or hourly wage, benefits, and leave time as negotiated.
    3. Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et seq.).
     
    JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The Assistant Superintendent for School Administration shall:
    1. Serve as a contributing member of the district’s Leadership Team and collaborate with the different functional units on district and school initiatives and problems.
    2. Serve as liaison between community agencies and district administrators and schools within the assigned operational unit.
    3. Research and respond to inquiries from the school administrators concerning building-based issues.
    4. Provide educational leadership, administrative direction, supervision, and technical assistance and support to schools with the assigned operational unit.
    5. Demonstrate and develop high academic and behavioral expectations, collaborative planning and program development, responsive management, and personal accountability within the assigned operational unit. 
    6. Monitor and evaluate building administrators on a daily basis in all areas of operations.
    7. Review results and/or scores of mandated pupil tests for the purpose of monitoring progress and identifying deficiencies.
    8. Coordinate the dissemination of information, policies, regulations, procedures, and reports to school administrators within the assigned operational unit.
    9. Conduct building inspections and classroom visitations to assess educational and operational effectiveness and assist school administrators to establish and maintain a positive learning and working environment.
    10. Provide guidance and available resources to school administrators which will assist and maintain an effective educational environment.
    11. Schedule regular meetings of school administrators.
    12. Attend regular meetings, including principal meetings, as required by the Superintendent of Schools.
    13. Visit and monitor schools as required to make appropriate educational and operational assessments.
    14. Coordinate in-service training and professional development opportunities for staff within the assigned operational unit.
    15. Monitor student enrollment, staff and student attendance, requisitions, health and safety inspections, performance evaluations, curriculum benchmarks, violence and vandalism, standardized test results, and other school reports for accuracy, compliance, established timelines, and the identification of improvement objectives.
    16. Establish and maintain program articulation and open communication among schools within the assigned operational unit.
    17. Coordinate orientation meetings, schedule development, disciplinary procedures, parental notification, and reporting of pupil progress among schools within the assigned operational unit.
    18. Ensure fair and consistent implementation of policies, regulations, procedures, discipline, promotion and graduation requirements.
    19. Supervise building principals relative to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description, including but not limited to: budget development and management; facility appearance, maintenance, and utilization; program implementation and effectiveness; community and parent involvement, labor relations; and staff and student performance.
    20. Collaborate with building and district administrators to assess program effectiveness and develop appropriate improvement objectives and corrective action plans.
    21. Recognize staff and student activities and achievements.
    22. Maintain a positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationship with community agencies, parents, students, and district and school staff.
    23. Continue to grow professionally through research, graduate studies, and collaboration with colleagues.
    24. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
    25. Observe strictly, to avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the School Ethics Act (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et. seq.) regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests.
    26. Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Superintendent and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
    27. Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.
     
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
    Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
    1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
    2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
    3. Speak and hear.
    4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
    5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
    6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.
     
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

    The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
    1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
    2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
    3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
    4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
    5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
     
    EVALUATION

    The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall evaluate the Assistant Superintendent for School Administration in accordance with Policy No. 3223, Regulation Nos. 3223.1 or 3223.2, this Job Description and such other criteria as shall be established by the Board of Education.
     
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Associate Superintendent
  • Diocese of Wilmington, Catholic Schools Office
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • The Office for Catholic Schools, Wilmington, DE, seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT beginning August 1, 2024. The Diocese of Wilmington serves over 8800 ...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Paving Superintendent
  • Allan Myers, Inc
  • Georgetown, DE OTHER
  • Responsibilities Allan Myers is looking for a hard-working, dedicated Paving Superintendent with high technical milling and paving knowledge and excellent leadership skills. Join our elite team of pro...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Marine Superintendent
  • ENSTRUCTURE LLC
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • About Port Wilmington:Port Wilmington is a leading terminal on the East Coast strategically located in Wilmington, Delaware providing turnkey vertically integrated logistics services for containers, d...
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Maintenance Superintendent
  • Owen Steel Company Inc.
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • Supervises and delegates workload to maintenance personnel. Keeps equipment in the plant operating efficiently while controlling maintenance budget and spending. Primary Responsibilities Perform mecha...
  • 6 Days Ago
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Construction Superintendent
  • BPG Real Estate Service
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • BPGS Construction, LLC ("BPGS") is a full service construction management subsidiary of BPG. The company provides a broad range of integrated pre-construction and construction management services for ...
  • 1 Month Ago
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  • Jackson, NJ
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Schools Superintendent
  • West Virginia School Board Association
  • Charleston, WV
  • The Morgan County Board of Education, Berkeley Springs, WV, is seeking applications for Morgan County Schools Superinten...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Substitute Secretary
  • West Virginia Department of Education
  • Clay, WV
  • Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Substitute Secretary Date Posted: 7/14/2023 Location: Clay County Schools Closing Da...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Secondary Special Education Teacher
  • Northern Adirondack Central School
  • Ellenburg Depot, NY
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  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Superintendent
  • Acadia Parish School Board
  • Crowley, LA
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  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Substitute LPN/Aide(s) - Posting #23-24-706
  • West Virginia Department of Education
  • Charleston, WV
  • Position Type: Student Support Services/LPN Date Posted: 3/28/2024 Location: Barbour Board Office Closing Date: 04/24/20...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Delaware

Delaware is 96 miles (154 km) long and ranges from 9 miles (14 km) to 35 miles (56 km) across, totaling 1,954 square miles (5,060 km2), making it the second-smallest state in the United States after Rhode Island. Delaware is bounded to the north by Pennsylvania; to the east by the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean; and to the west and south by Maryland. Small portions of Delaware are also situated on the eastern side of the Delaware River sharing land boundaries with New Jersey. The state of Delaware, together with the Eastern Shore counties of Maryland and two co...
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