Position Type:
  DISTRICT LEADERSHIP/ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
 

Date Posted:
  8/14/2024
 

Location:
  Atlanta Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY
The Cluster Superintendent provides strategic leadership and oversight to school principals within assigned clusters, ensuring operational excellence and driving student achievement. This role involves conducting regular school visits, delivering targeted coaching, and holding principals accountable for their performance and development. The Superintendent also leads the resolution of complex school issues, actively engages with the community and stakeholders, and fosters a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement across all schools in the cluster. 

This positions reports to the Chief of Schools. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Leads Supervision and Rigorous Evaluation of School Principals to Drive Performance and School Improvement

• Direct and hold accountable principals for the effective implementation and evaluation of instructional and curricular programs, ensuring alignment with district goals.
• Oversee and assess the quality of district and school instructional programs across all assigned schools.
• Cultivate a culture of high expectations within assigned clusters, schools, and teams.
• Evaluate principals based on school performance, academic growth, operational efficiency, and community engagement.
• Ensure alignment and coherence between district and school-level instructional initiatives.
• Conduct weekly school and classroom visits, providing ongoing feedback and coaching to principals and school leaders.
• Develop and implement targeted strategies to improve student achievement in priority schools and address inequities among subgroups within cluster schools, ensuring alignment with the Board's Equity Policy to maintain an organizational focus on equity.

Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving school-related issues and addressing escalated matters within your assigned cluster.

• Lead the resolution of complex school issues, including disciplinary actions, parent concerns, staff conflicts, and operational challenges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated matters, ensuring timely and effective intervention.
• Coordinate with school principals, district leaders, and relevant departments to develop and implement solutions to resolve school issues.
• Monitor and follow up on the resolution of issues to ensure they are effectively addressed and closed.
• Ensure principals are equipped with the tools and strategies to handle issues at the school level effectively.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices among schools to prevent and manage similar issues across the cluster.
• Maintain accurate records of all escalated matters, resolutions, and communications with stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports for district leadership on trends, outcomes, and recommendations for improving school operations and issue management.
• Review and analyze data related to school issues to identify patterns and develop strategies for systemic improvements.

Leads Instructional Excellence Across Schools

• Conduct in-depth analysis and evaluation of school effectiveness.
• Provide strategic feedback to shape and refine School Improvement Plans.
• Leverage assessment tools and data to rigorously monitor and drive progress across clusters and schools.
• Guide principals in interpreting achievement data to identify and address curriculum and instructional gaps.
• Enforce data-driven decision-making to implement corrective measures or sustain performance improvements.
• Manage and resolve parent/family complaints, actively engaging in meetings to address concerns.
• Facilitate training and coaching opportunities for school principals.
• Execute and facilitate onboarding and orientation for new school principals.

Leads Cluster Efforts to Enhance Accountability and Operational Excellence

• Drive collaboration with the Academics Division to enhance services supporting teaching and learning.
• Coordinate with the Assessment Department on College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) and graduation requirements.
• Lead partnership with the Human Resources Division in developing, coaching, and making hiring recommendations for school principals.
• Oversee collaboration with the Finance Division to develop and implement school budgets, ensuring optimal resource utilization in line with district practices.
• Ensure alignment with the Technology Department for the effective use of technology resources.
• Manage collaboration with the Operations Division to address and resolve building needs.
• Engage actively in district meetings, committees, and task forces, leading or supporting initiatives as needed, including beyond regular work hours.

Completes other tasks and duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree required
• Specialist or higher degree is preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification at a level 5 or higher in Educational Leadership or Instructional/Curriculum Leadership

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of educational leadership experience in Education, Educational Administration, or related field required;
• Three (3) years of experience as a principal required
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

• Strategic planning and collaborative leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven expertise in human resource management and public relations skills
• Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student support services
• Experience in assessment, data analysis, and utilization
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to coach and develop school leaders and foster a positive school culture
• Knowledge of budgeting processes at both district and school levels
• Track record of improving student outcomes and growth
• Commitment to equity and driving change within the district
• Proficiency in technology applications

SALARY INFORMATION
Work Days: Annual
Pay Grade: Executive Leadership Pay Structure

POSITION INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: At-Will 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.  In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress
 
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:  Will require travel to multiple sites.
   
The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 
 
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.