Chief of Schools

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a leadership model through self-behaviors, demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity and loyalty to the organization's mission and direction
• Think strategically with the ability to plan, formulate and execute policies and programs
• Articulate the District's mission, instructional philosophy and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit their support in realizing its mission
• Plan the necessary time, resources and materials to support assigned areas of supervision in accomplishment of district and departmental goals
• Improve the quality of services, products and processes through training, automation and redesigning of processes and practices
• Collaborate with District departments to build and maintain effective cross functional relationships that result in a shared vision and achievement of the District’s goals and initiatives
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision and evaluation of departmental personnel and campus leaders
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with school and department-based personnel to ensure prudent management of funds and human resources necessary to carry out the diverse functions and programs of assigned areas of supervision
• Direct the development, revision and approval of proposed new and revised Board Policies and Administrative Procedures relevant to the division to ensure compliance with School Board guidance and governmental regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures in order to gain compliance, cooperation, and understanding
• Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine the effectiveness of instructional programs within assigned areas of supervision
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends; knowledge of methods, materials, procedures and practices in the field of instructional program administration
• Guide, direct and evaluate assistant superintendents in their roles of campus supervision so that staff and students reach their full potential
• Guide, direct and evaluate assigned administrators providing expectations for continuous improvement and ensuring responsive support to assigned stakeholders
• Provide guidance for assigned departments with developing appropriate strategic goals and objectives aligned with the District’s overall strategic vision, mission, goals, and objectives, and provide support for achieving the goals

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities for administrators of the assigned campuses in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Plan, assign and direct work
• Appraise performance of employees
• Reward and discipline employees
• Address complaints and resolve problems

• Master's degree in educational administration or a field appropriate