Area Superintendent - Southern

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

AREA SUPERINTENDENT

 

WORKING TITLE

Area Superintendent

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Chief of Schools 

 

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Contract as established by Superintendent/Board of Education

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a hybrid telework workweek 

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Accountable for school effectiveness and performance of assigned schools. Acts as the instructional leader, operational manager, and administrative advocate for schools in an assigned area. Provides direction and accountability for principals and school-based staff by monitoring, assessing, and evaluating school effectiveness to ensure that a high-quality instructional program is provided for all students and district desired results are achieved in an efficient and effective manner. Promotes increased partnership and collaboration among school staff, parents, businesses, other community stakeholders and School Board members in the areas of student achievement, quality of learning environment, and the resolution of difficult issues. Works closely with other members of the executive staff to develop, plan, and implement policies and programs that ensure high academic success for all students.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public-school administration, including Federal and State public school laws and the policies and regulations of the Wake County Board of Education;

• Comprehensive knowledge of school operations, including site-based budgeting;

• Knowledge of research and current trends in public school education;

• Exceptional conceptual, analytical, organizational, and management skills;

• Extensive knowledge of data analysis and statistical control techniques useful in assessing and improving program equality and effectiveness;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to provide effective leadership for a large and diverse staff;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, outside advocacy groups, and other community members, with an expertise in consensus building.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational administration, supervision, or curriculum development;

• Eight years of successful experience as a principal at two different schools;

• Demonstrated success working with high needs populations;

• Demonstrated success in planning for and implementing systems that establish, track, and evaluate achievement of desired outcomes. Includes experience with quantitative and qualitative data use;

• Commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement demonstrated through the development and implementation of successful K-12 instructional programs and exercised in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator's License for Superintendent, Principal, or Curriculum Instructional Specialist;

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in education administration, supervision, or curriculum development. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountable for the overall student achievement for assigned schools.

Directs the monitoring and assessment of student achievement of each school. Visible in schools and the community as the area superintendent responsible for the effective operation of the schools and the effectiveness of employees. Reviews, evaluates, approves, and implements school improvement plans. Accountable for formative and summative asse