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SUMMARY:
The Blaine County School District #61 is looking for an energetic, dedicated, passionate leader to serve as the Assistant Superintendent. The ideal candidate will be a forward thinker who can assist the Superintendent and Administrative Council in carrying out our progressive strategic plan. Our vision of being a Model School District supported by our Mission to be a World-class, Student-focused Community of Teaching and Learning has positioned our District to be a leader in the move towards 21st Century learning. The position creates an exciting opportunity for the right individual to work with a talented group of administrators and Board of Trustees to fulfill an innovative, community-generated strategic plan that will prepare our students to successfully live and compete in a global society.

REPORTS TO:
The Superintendent of Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently holds or is willing to obtain a valid Idaho Administrator’s Certificate endorsed for Superintendent.
• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or Educational Specialist or ability to obtain such.
• Five or more years of prior successful experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
• Prior successful experience as an administrator or educational leader preferred.
• Staff professional development experience preferred.

QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
• Places the needs of students first in all decisions and is passionate in her/his commitment to public education.
• Possesses strong leadership, management, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a friendly manner and to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students, board members, parents, and the general public.
• Has a clear vision of excellence and a collaborative leadership style with a willingness to listen, but also capable of making and standing behind hard decisions when necessary.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of and is able to design professional development activities that support standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Offers a decision-making style that demonstrates common sense, allows for meaningful delegation of responsibilities and values the contributions of all employees.
• Possesses the ability to effectively define problems, collect data, establish facts, investigate and research, and draw fair and valid conclusions followed by the ability to obtain win/win solutions.
• Possesses the ability to cope with conflicting points of view, function under pressure, demonstrate discretion, integrity, fair-mindedness, and a persuasive, congenial personality.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, staff, students, parents and the school community are critical.
• Willingness to continuously educate themselves on Idaho code and statutes as well as educational/employment law issues.
• Competent with current technologies and possesses the ability to understand and embrace technological advancements.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists the Superintendent in the following areas:
o Acts as the Chief Academic Officer and works with the Superintendent to:
-Develop and implement educational activities and programs, both strategic and operational, including metrics to track and evaluate student progress.
-Oversee and compile District and State student data.
-Work with administrators/teachers to understand and focus instruction based on pertinent school/student data.
-Work with administrators/departments on compliance issues.
o Supervision and Evaluation of District Administrators/Principals.
o Implementation of the Strategic Plan.
o Planning and implementation of Professional Development for School District staff.
o Working with parents, administrators, and patrons to resolve school/District issues and or complaints as they may arise.
o Promote effective relationships with staff at all levels within the organization.

• Provides leadership for, and directly supervises the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include:
o The professional development, supervision, and evaluation of all Human Resources Department employees.
o The orderly and effective maintenance of all personnel files and employee programs.
o Participation in/facilitation of the School District Policy Committee.
o Monitoring and administering personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements and records.
o Overseeing recruitment, hiring, and dismissal practices of the District.
o Overseeing employment/master contract issues, labor issues, and negotiations.
o Insures all staff are properly qualified for their positions.
o Keeps abreast of all changing laws in the area of employment.

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-month (246-day) contract of employment.

COMPENSATION:
1. Annual Salary: $100,000 +, depending upon education and experience.
2. Comprehensive Benefit Package.

The Blaine County School District No. 61 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free environment. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin does not exist in the District. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. Preference will be given to eligible veterans pursuant to Idaho Code 65503, et seq. Questions or complaints should be addressed to the Human Resources Department at 208 578-5000 or emailed to jobs@blaineschools.org.

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