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Assistant Superintendent of Education Services - TESD

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Posted on November 17, 2024

Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17

Job Description

 

TITLE:                       Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree or higher in education or a related field
  • Arizona Superintendent Certificate preferred.
  • Three (3) years’ experience as a K-8 Administrator
  • Three (3) years’ experience supervising or developing curriculum and instruction
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and leading.
  • A desire and willingness to work cooperatively with faculty and administration
  • Proficient in the essential elements of instruction
  • Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred

 

REPORTS TO:        Superintendent

 

JOB GOAL:             To assist the Superintendent substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services.  Supervises staff in developing, improving, and supervising the curricula and instructional programs.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. Assists the Superintendent in directing the administration and coordination of the district’s educational programs.
  2. Communicates to the Superintendent the requirements and needs of the district as perceived by staff members.
  3. Oversees curriculum development within the district and ensures that all district curriculum aligns with state academic standards.
  4. Serves as a communication source with, and for, teachers at the school, between schools, and with the district on pertinent curriculum issues.
  5. Keeps informed as to the operation of the instructional programs in all schools for the purpose of evaluating the instructional program and for improving teaching procedures through conference, demonstration, and other supervisory techniques.
  6. Coordinates and implements district grant programs including but not limited to federal Title programs and/or other entitlement/competitive grants.
  7. Initiates and administers staff development for certified and administrative staff.
  8. Orders materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for the successful implementation of the objectives for all educational programs.
  9. Attends local, state and regional meetings of educational programs personnel.
  10. Collects and disseminates research information relating to present program status, program effectiveness and instructional alternatives for the purpose of instructional programming.
  11. Develops, coordinates and implements the district’s summer school/intersession program and assures the acquisition of any Federal/State grants to assist in its implementation.
  12. Ensures that curriculum and instruction align with the district testing programs.
  13. Facilitates, monitors, and assists principals in the supervision and alignment of curriculum for instruction.
  14. Collaborates with the S.T.E.M. and Assessment Director to coordinate the preparation and implementation of required State assessments.
  15. Supervises and/or implements in-service programs for the purpose of improving curriculum and instruction.
  16. Supervises the implementation of the district’s English Language Learner (ELL) program.
  17. Participates in the decision-making process for long-range planning regarding instruction, programs, curriculum, textbooks, etc.
  18. When applicable and/or requested to do so by the Superintendent, assists in the evaluation of certified and classified personnel.
  19. When applicable and/or requested to do so by the Superintendent and/or building principal, will assume any and all responsibilities in their absence.
  20. Works collaboratively with the high school district in implementing programs.
  21. Attends district and Governing Board meetings.
  22. When applicable and/or assigned by the Superintendent, functions as a member of District committees.
  23. Coordinates in conjunction with all staff the district’s public relations efforts as well as optimizes the positions at the Welcome Center.
  24. Monitors the progress of the district’s strategic plan initiatives.
  25. Addresses parent concerns and complaints.
  26. Other duties as assigned.

 

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 the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

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 the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve-month position.  Salary is based upon the Administrative Placement Schedule as established by the Governing Board.  Employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

 

EVALUATION:

The job’s performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on personnel evaluation.

 

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