Assistant Superintendent
This position is a 12-month exempt position with primary responsibility for the administration of the academic/vocational departments, curriculum development and the district testing programs. These responsibilities are fulfilled through the supervision of building level academic supervisors, teachers, teacher aides, secretaries and the school librarian. This position reports directly to the Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
Works with building level administrators to coordinate the development, evaluation and revision of the school curriculum.
Coordinates all activities related to the administration of the performance based teacher evaluation program and the district testing program.
Assists in screening, interviewing and selection of faculty and other personnel as appropriate. The Assistant Superintendent will recommend new hires to the Superintendent.
Directs building level administrators in the yearly scheduling of students and teachers.
Acts as the communication liaison between residential staff and school staff; and works to insure compliance with pertinent state and federal statutes of governing the placement and education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Supervises and develops a suitable professional development plan, which meets all requirements/standards of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Insures that appropriate in-service activities for new staff are operational within departments supervised.
Counsels/meets with students and/or parents as necessary.
Acts as a coordinator for cost centers’ budgets for the individuals supervised, seeing that funds are properly allotted and expended to provide for the educational, recreational and support needs of students enrolled.
Thorough knowledge of the administrative practices necessary for the smooth day-to-day operation of a residential school for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
Knowledge of child growth and development, especially as it relates to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
An ability to direct professional groups in the design of curricula.
Knowledge of effective supervision techniques.
Must meet the required American Sign Language competency level of Advanced.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and a variety of other modes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, staff, parents and others in the local and professional community.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations.
EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED
Master’s Degree in the Education of the Deaf or Master’s Degree in School Administration/Supervision with an emphasis on administering programs for the Deaf.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a classroom teacher working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Three (3) years’ experience in supervision or an administratively related position.
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position, may be accepted in lieu of the below.)