Position Type:
Administration/ Associate Superintendent

Date Posted:
1/23/2018

Location:
Stamford, CT

Date Available:
07/01/2018

Closing Date:
02/23/2018

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The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Preference in hiring for this position will be given to internal candidates.

General Statement:
The Associate Superintendent for School Development is responsible for developing and monitoring systems for School Improvement Plans, managing student discipline in collaboration with principals, overseeing programs affiliated with Family & Community Engagement, Alternative Education and Summer Schools, Adult Education, College & Career Readiness/Guidance Services, and Co-Curricular Activities, and coaching and/or mentoring approximately five (5) principals.

The Associate Superintendent for School Development reports to the Deputy Superintendent.

Major Responsibilities:

Coach and Mentor Principals (30%)

Coaching and Mentoring – Provide guidance and direction to approximately five (5) principals in meeting district and school goals.

Communication – Work closely and communicate regularly as part of a highly collaborative executive leadership team to ensure cohesion among school buildings.

School Improvement Planning and Monitoring (20%)

Development and Implementation of SIPs – establish and manage alignment of SIPs with District Goals and Objectives; ensure SIP use of district strategies; align stakeholders around strategic vision.

Develop Student Attendance Policies and Procedures – develop student attendance tracking methods, develop diversionary programs to address truancy; develop processes and practices to reduce chronic absenteeism and to improve student attendance; report process and outcome measures for student attendance.

Family and Community Engagement (15%)

Design and Implement Parent Engagement Programs – plan and evaluate student and stakeholder engagement in educational programs and services; assess stakeholder satisfaction; provide parent education; identify, implement, evaluate and revise parent education needs and services as necessary.

Develop Student and Stakeholder Listening Strategies – determine market requirements for educational programs and services.

Management and Oversight of Summer, Adult, and Alternative Programs (15%)

Coordination of Programs – Coordinate planning, design and implementation of effective alternative education programs and interventions, including oversight of Summer School, Adult and Continuing Education.

Management and Oversight of Guidance and Co-Curricular Programs (10%)

Guidance and Counseling – Develop a framework (e.g., ASCA standards) for design and implementation of PK-12 academic, social-emotional and career counseling services; design and implement social services, homeless and migrant services.

Co-Curricular and Enrichment – Design co-curricular and enrichment programs and services such as interscholastic athletics, clubs and other enrichment opportunities in keeping with engagement strategies and best-practice talent and character development models.

Professional Development Support – Ensure professional development for all coaches and advisers around purposes, principles and practices of SPS co-curricular and enrichment activities.

Monitor Participation – Monitor student participation and facilitate implementation of strategies that promote participation by all students.

Report on Progress – Report on process and outcome measures.

Other Duties (10%)

Coordinate with and respond to Board of Education, City Departments and City Boards – Engineering Department, Risk Management Department, IT Department, Controller's Office, Planning Board, Board of Finance, and other Boards as needed

Serve as liaison with Board of Education Operations Committee Chair

Represent the Superintendent of Schools as needed

Perform additional duties as assigned

Supervises the following Directors:

Principals

Director of Family & Community Engagement

Director of Alternative and Summer School

Director of Adult Education

Director of College and Career Readiness/Guidance Services

Director of Co-Curricular Activities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and instructional practices that result in quality learning for all students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills

Qualifications:

• CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092) or eligibility
• A minimum of ten (10) years of extensive and progressively responsible experience in administration and instructional services
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school principal
• Experience in an urban district preferred
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in Stamford Public Schools' strategic focus areas
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Stamford Board of Education may find appropriate

Work Year:
12 months in keeping with contracts for executive management personnel

Salary:
Highly competitive

Procedure for Filing an Application:
Online application is required.

Upon receipt of an application on Applitrack:

• Internal applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position), current resume, two letters of recommendation, and a current evaluation to Human Resources.
• All applicants will be emailed a writing prompt to complete and return.

Deadline for Filing:
Application submission for the above position will close at midnight on Friday, February 23, 2018.

All correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Stephen Falcone, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Board Approved 11/28/2017