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Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer is responsible for the leadership and coordination of all instructional and student support programs to ensure the most effective impact of these programs and activities on student achievement. The role formulates a clear vision to inspire others, develops leaders to drive programs to high performance, and builds district capacity to leverage and sustain improvement. This position is responsible for exercising direct line authority over the Academic Affairs Division to ensure that quality leadership and teaching are provided to promote sustained academic achievement and the development and implementation of special education. The Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer serves as a member of the Superintendent's cabinet and supervises the administration and implementation of the district's instructional and student support programs.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools
SALARY SCHEDULE: A1+Supplement
WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Level: Education Specialist degree in education from an accredited college or university -OR- Master's degree in education with significant experience in educational administration. Preferred : Doctorate

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:
  • At least five years of successful teaching experience, and a minimum of seven years of successful experience as a senior level administrator in an educational setting
  • Eligible for Georgia Leadership certification
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles of learning processes, human behavior, school improvement strategies/models, curriculum, instructional organization and processes, supervision, and administration
  • Demonstrated leadership and management abilities, along with excellent communications/public relations skills
  • Experience with technology as it relates to an educational setting
PREFERRED
  • Experience in a large urban system characterized by multi- ethnic and cultural diversity
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  1. Exercises direct line authority over the operation and supervision of the Academic Affairs Division in accordance with the vision, mission, Board goals and objectives of the school district. Mentors, assists, directs, supervises and evaluates program leaders.
  2. Assists the Superintendent in providing direction and leadership in the recruitment, selection and assignment of quality school and site administrators.
  3. Provides regular reports and presents information to the Superintendent on student achievement, attendance, and graduation follow-up, as well as national, state and local tests results.
  4. Leads and directs all assigned functions and staff, including core curriculum, support services, and special programs.
  5. Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the federal and state Compensatory Programs and the district's School Development and Academic Improvement initiatives.
  6. Coordinates all management/leadership aspects of the alternative education and personalized education, and other related services.
  7. Interprets special education services and needs to the community.
  8. Interprets state and federal regulations as related to I.D.E.A. and general education services
  9. Works closely with the State Department of Education in planning and organizing the local education programs.
  10. Coordinates with the Chiefs and Executive Directors for elementary, middle, K-8, and high schools to provide quality services in a timely manner.
  11. Develops and recommends policies and establishes procedures for academic leadership accountability.
  12. Encourages the implementation of "Best Practices" in the district school improvement process.
  13. Leads the development and execution of comprehensive community engagement strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the district and increase awareness among the community.
  14. Assists in the development and implementation of the District Strategic Long- Range Plan and evaluates the accountability of staff on progress of the plan.
  15. Assumes the responsibility for timely, accurate and effective communication between schools special programs and the Superintendent with parents, staff, students, Board Members and the community.
  16. Practices and enforces the implementation of the tools of quality leadership and management.
  17. Reviews literature on successful school practices, remains professionally informed and provide direction to staff on school improvement and school operations.
  18. Represents the school district as an ambassador for quality educational services.
  19. Directs the daily operation of the Academic Affairs Division to complete assignments, respond to requests and demonstrate effective professional results in all areas of assigned responsibility.
  20. Researches, develops, and leads implementation of innovative practices in curriculum organization and instruction for elementary, middle and high schools.
  21. Implements a system-wide program for the evaluation of and for the appraisal of the curriculum.
  22. Assists school-based and system-level teams in the selection of instructional materials, equipment, and adoption of textbooks.
  23. Assumes responsibility for the development of curriculum guides for use by instructional staff.
  24. Provides leadership in the coordination of all accreditation processes.
  25. Coordinates instructional programs with other personnel and agencies as necessary.
  26. Provides information for public dissemination concerning instructional programs, curriculum changes, and the personnel involved.
  27. Prepares drafts of needed Board policies, program evaluation, and status reports for the Superintendent's review and action as related to instruction.
  28. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 250 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. Exempt

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
  • it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
  • it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

Company

  The Savannah-Chatham County Public School system is one of the largest systems in the state of Georgia, with over 37,500 students in 55 facilities.  We are one of  the largest employers in Chatham County.  Our mission is to attract, retain and support a high performing workforce committed to fostering educational excellence. 

 

  We want to ensure that all positions in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools are filled with highly qualified employees.  Human Resources supports new teachers throughout the school year with a hands-on THRIVE teacher induction program.  Our employees are offered a variety of benefit packages that are exemplary as well as very competitive salaries.  Human Resources wants to assure all our employees work in a safe and appropriate work environment and have a rewarding and satisfying career with SCCPSS. 

 

We hope our website, www.sccpss.com,  is a valuable resource to you if you are a potential applicant or a visitor wanting to learn more about our wonderful school system.  We invite you to explore our schools and know that you will soon discover that Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools is “Where You Want To Be!”

Company info
Website
Telephone
912-395-5552
Location
208 Bull Street
Savannah
GA
31401
US

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