Job Description—Superintendent
TITLE: Superintendent of Schools
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of the individual student and, through that development, student achievement that ensures school accreditation. The degree of freedom to act is significant, as many decisions will be made using administrative discretion with district policy serving only as a guide, not a blueprint for action.
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Board of Education
SUPERVISES: All administrative and district-level administrative supervisory personnel
PAYMENT RATE: According to Negotiated Salary with Board
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating the effective operation of the school district.
2. Establish an optimum learning environment within the district.
3. Ensure that all school programs and activities conform to federal, state, and district guidelines.
4. Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
5. Work effectively with community organizations.
6. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
7. Support the value of an education.
8. Support the philosophy and mission of USD 416.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Experience in teaching and school administration totaling at least 5 years.
2. A master’s degree with a major in educational administration.
3. A valid district-level certificate issued by the Kansas State Board of Education.
4. Other alternatives as the board may find appropriate.
JOB LOCATION/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
((Place(s) where work is performed): Buildings and Grounds (inside/out)
1. Requires prolonged sitting and standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
5. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee the general operation of the school district.
2. Administer the policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Education.
3. Provide leadership, information, and recommendations to assist the Board of Education in making prudent decisions regarding the operation and management of the schools.
4. Supervise the development and administration of the annual school district budget.
5. Recommend the use of funds for emergency purposes that have not been specifically identified in the budget.
6. Develop a functioning educational philosophy consistent with the values of the community, teachers, school administration, and Board of Education.
7. Communicate openly and effectively with students, community, staff, and administration.
8. Promote an informed, working relationship between the school district and its patrons.
9. Develop an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm within the school district.
10. Recognize and encourage outstanding performance by persons within the school district.
11. Authorize all final employee recommendations to the Board of Education.
12. Provide leadership in planning and organizing staff development activities designed to promote more effective leadership, improve communication, and upgrade instruction.
13. Develop a comprehensive curriculum and program of services in cooperation with staff and administration.
14. Establish a comprehensive program for the evaluation and improvement of the operations of the school district.
15. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies.
16. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
17. Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
18. Perform all duties required by state and federal statutes and by Board of Education policy and action.
PhysicalRequirements / Rarely
(0-12%) / Occasionally
(12-33%) / Frequently
(34-66%) / Regularly
(67-100%)
Seeing: Must be able to read reports / X
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers / X
Standing/Walking: / X
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling / X
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing / X
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
Must be able to write, type and use phone system / X
EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc. used in job performance):
Computers, telecommunications, equipment, copier
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month contract, 260 days.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the USD 416 Board of Education’s policy.
EVALUATIONCharacteristics of the Effective Superintendent / Yes / Not Observed / Needs
Improvement
I. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
1. Uses written and spoken language well.
2. Interacts effectively with all district personnel.
3. Maintains adequate physical and emotional health.
4. Maintains regular office hours.
5. Maintains high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
II. BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS
1. Uses written and spoken language well.
2. Provides the board with accurate and understandable reports.
3. Makes recommendations to the board to assist with decision-making.
Performance Area Contract for Excellence
Superintendent’s Name ______Date of Evaluation ______Date of Plan ______
Areas Targeted
for Improvements
/Activities/Recommendations
/Timeline
Priority Area I:Priority Area II:
Priority Area III:
Priority Area IV:
Note: This form may be used for the initial plan as well as the follow-up reports of progress.
Board President’s Comments:
Superintendent’s Comments:
______
Board President’s Signature Date Superintendent’s Signature Date
Date of Next Review ______
Performance Area VIII: Target Improvement Areas
Sources of Documentation
(add or delete according to district needs)
I. The superintendent oversees safe and orderly schools. / State report card; incidence of suspension, expulsion; transportation reports; attendance center reassignment
II. The superintendent ensures student achievement for all student groups. / Accreditation status; reports to the board concerning student achievement and student assessment; technology implementation plan
III. The superintendent builds positive school/community relations. / Development, evaluation of programs; effective Site Councils; annual surveys;
Site Council members, business owners, community members, correspondence with community, coordination plan for community services, site council proposals
IV. The superintendent leads the board in developing constructive board/superintendent relations. / Superintendent self-evaluation; board self-evaluation; goal setting; annual survey
V. The superintendent oversees effective and efficient staff performance. / Incidence of non-renewals, plans of assistance, resignations, grievances, results of exit interviews; student achievement; accreditation progress; awards and recognition
PERFORMANCE AREA / POSSIBLE SOURCES OF DOCUMENTATION
VI. The superintendent maintains
responsible fiscal, facility,
and resource oversight. / Appropriate budget documents; annual audit;
VII. The superintendent models positive professional attributes. / Professional log; written reports; attendance
VIII. Targeted Improvement Areas / As described on the PACE
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Superintendent 07/2003