Assistant Superintendent (Elementary emphasis)

Huntsville School District
Job Description

Job Title:Assistant Superintendent (Elementary emphasis Pre-K through 5th)

Reports To:Superintendent

Contracted Days:240

Job Summary:The Assistant Superintendent for Pre-K and Elementary Instruction provides leadership direction and oversight for the districts Pre-K through 5th-grade instructional programs. This role is responsible for supporting curriculum instruction assessment and professional development efforts aimed at improving student achievement. The position supervises elementary principals and key district-level instructional leaders.

Essential Duties:

• Develops oversees and manages day-to-day operations of Pre-K and Elementary educational programs and services for the district. Plans develops implements and evaluates functions related to curriculum instruction and professional development. Supports supervises and evaluates Pre-K & Elementary principals instructional facilitators and administrative supervisors (ESL Supervisor).
• Directs plans evaluates and provides leadership for the Pre-K through 5th instructional programs with a focus on curriculum/instruction assessment/accountability and professional development.
• Supervises and evaluates Pre-K & Elementary principals.
• Supervises and evaluates the District Test Coordinator and Dyslexia Services Coordinator.
• Supervises and evaluates elementary instructional facilitators.
• Supervises and evaluates district-level ESL Supervisor Migrant Coordinator and GT Coordinator.
• Plans and facilitates regular meetings with elementary instructional facilitators to plan ongoing instructional support for teachers and students.
• Coordinates the PLC process for elementary buildings: establishing essential standards common formative assessments data analysis curriculum and revisions with instructional facilitators principals and core teacher teams.
• Leads and monitors the multi-tiered system of support for Tiers 1 2 and 3.
• Monitors elementary performance on state-required and district assessments.
• Assists principals with data analysis and action planning for improved student achievement.
• Works with Asst Supt for Secondary Education to facilitate the development of an annual district Pre-K12th professional development plan; ensures proper implementation of the PD plan.
• Communicates instructional policies practices and procedures to staff.
• Co-creates and co-manages budgets related to curriculum instructional resources and professional development with the Asst Supt for Secondary Education.
• Facilitates the selection and ordering of elementary instructional materials.
• Assists in the hiring of Pre-K and Elementary building administrators.
• Assists HR as it relates to the staffing of new positions/programs based on enrollment/need.
• Assists in the planning opening or expansion of Pre-K & Elementary facilities.
• Responds to Pre-K and elementary parent concerns.
• Serves as first level for Pre-K and Elementary student disciplinary appeals.
• Acts as the district internship liaison between any universities and the district for internship placements Pre-K thru 12th grade.
• Tracks the Science of Reading progress and status for all certified staff Pre-K12th as well as new hires.
• Acts as the district Novice Mentoring Project Director for Pre-K12th coordinating the mentoring system for the district for novice years 13.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Educational Leadership/Administration.
• Experience teaching different grade levels.
• Experience as a building-level administrator.
• Arkansas Superintendent License or District Administrator license.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Other:

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

Required Experience:

Junior IC