Deputy Superintendent of Schools

PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 29 Middle Road Portsmouth Rhode Island 02871 JOB TITLE: Deputy Superintendent of SchoolsFLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: SuperintendentSUPERVISES: Any district personnel as assigned by the Superintendent and in accordance with the Districts organizational chartEDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:1. Masters Degree required (Doctorate preferred) 2. RI Certification as Superintendent of Schools 3. Minimum of five years teaching experience4. Minimum of five years of successful administrative experience with evidence of specific experience related to Curriculum and Instruction 5. Understanding of the alignment between assessment and student outcomes6. Experience in planning and conducting professional development7. Outstanding presentation facilitation and interpersonal skills to foster school based collaboration8. Strong organizational and writing skills9. Demonstrable ability to effectively address complex district-wide issues utilizing a problem solving approach10. Capable of responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from district administrators staff public agencies parents and the community11. Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staffPOSITION SUMMARY: The Deputy Superintendent assists the Superintendent in the overall leadership administration and operation of the Portsmouth School Department. This position provides districtwide leadership for teaching and learning with primary responsibility for curriculum instruction assessment professional development and academic rigor. The Deputy Superintendent ensures that all students have equitable access to high-quality instruction and the academic and social-emotional supports necessary to achieve college and career Deputy Superintendent also supports the implementation of the Districts Strategic Plan state and federal initiatives and evidence-based best practices to improve student achievement while ensuring effective and efficient daily operations across the FUNCTIONS:Instructional Leadership and Academic Programs1. Leads the development implementation coordination and evaluation of the districts PreK12 instructional programs to ensure rigor coherence and alignment with state standards and district goals.2. Works collaboratively with administrators and faculty to promote horizontal and vertical curriculum alignment across all grade levels.3. Oversees curriculum development instructional materials selection and textbook adoption in collaboration with administrators and faculty.4. Ensures all district curriculum is reviewed and approved by the School Committee in accordance with district policies and educational goals.5. Stays current with educational research best practices and innovations in curriculum and instruction and leads the implementation of appropriate instructional strategies and Data and Student Achievement1. Oversees the collection analysis interpretation and presentation of student achievement and assessment data.2. Identifies district strengths and areas for growth and develops data-informed recommendations to improve instruction and student outcomes.3. Provides leadership for intervention programs and specialized instruction including services for Multilingual Learners (MLLs).Equity Access and Specialized Programs1. Oversees the districts Multilingual Learner (MLL) program ensuring equitable access to curriculum resources and instructional supports.2. Ensures educational programs meet the needs of all learners including students requiring specialized instruction and curriculum and instructional initiatives and changes for the School Committee staff families and community members.3. Oversees all requests related to students experiencing homelessness and serves as the Districts Homelessness Development1. Leads the planning implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive multi-faceted professional development program for administrators certified staff and non-certified staff.2. Supports staff in the development and effective use of curriculum documents and instructional resources.3. Oversees the districts Educator Evaluation System in accordance with state regulations and district Student Services and Compliance1. Oversees districtwide student registration processes.2. Supervises and provides leadership for the districts truancy and residency officers including management of attendance and residency compliance.3. Reviews home instruction applications and makes recommendations to the School Committee.4. Collaborates with the Director of Facilities to support effective and efficient daily district operations.5. Oversees the districts technology department and the implementation and use of data-management systems to support instruction and Budget and Strategic Planning1. Oversees all district grants including preparation implementation monitoring and reporting to ensure alignment with instructional priorities and compliance with all local state and federal requirements.2. Assists the Superintendent in the development and coordination of the budget related to curriculum instruction professional development and instructional technology.3. Supports the implementation and monitoring of the Districts Strategic Plan and state and federal and Governance1. Works collaboratively with the Superintendent School Committee administrators faculty and community members to develop and advance the districts instructional vision goals and policies.2. Assists the Superintendent in evaluating school and district operations related to curriculum instruction and professional learning.3. Serves as the Districts representative to county state and national curriculum-related organizations and committees.4. Serves as Acting Superintendent in the absence of the DEMANDS: 1. The physical requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.2. To perform this job you may need to:3. Talk listen and share information clearly in person by phone or online including giving presentations or attending meetings.4. Use your hands and fingers to type handle papers or operate office equipment.5. See well enough to read documents observe activities and monitor student or program environments.6. Manage several tasks at once and meet deadlines sometimes under time pressure.7. Sit or stand for long periods indoors or outdoors and move quickly when needed to maintain safety.8. Work irregular or extended hours which may include meetings or supervising evening events.9. Work at desks tables or in classrooms and other meeting spaces.10. Occasionally kneel bend or reach overhead above the shoulders or sideways.11. Occasionally lift carry push or pull items up to 25 ENVIRONMENT:The work is primarily performed in a public school setting which may be busy or occasionally noisy due to student and staff activity. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to safely and effectively perform essential job OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month salaried position contract to be approved by the School Committee. This position requires the employee to work during times beyond regular business hours including scheduled evenings for School Committee : Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent