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draft SUPERINTENDENT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

  • Maine Department of Education certification as Superintendent (010)
  • Certificate of Advanced Study or doctorate

REPORTS TO:

School Board

SUPERVISES 

Directly or indirectly, every school system employee.

 

JOB GOAL:

To provide leadership in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services for the students of our school system.  To lead, guide, and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and support services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in educational programs and operating systems.  To be responsible for a system of supervision and evaluation for all staff designed to meet the goals of the school system.  To oversee and administer the use of all facilities, property, and funds in the best interests of students and the school system.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CRITERIA:

The criteria for performing the job responsibilities of the Superintendent include the ability to function effectively in the following categories:  A) Communication; B) Community Relations; C) Curriculum; D) School/Community Involvement; E) Leadership; F) Organizational Management; G)  Personnel Management; H) School Facility Management; I) School Finance/Budgeting; J) School Improvement; K) Staff Development; L) Superintendent/Board Relations; and M) Supervision/Evaluation.

A)  Communication – Able to communicate clearly with staff, parents, students, and community, both verbally and in writing.

  1. Keeps the public informed of the status of the schools.
  2. Conducts meeting of administrators, teachers and other staff members as necessary for the discussion of matters concerning the improvement and welfare of the schools.
  3. Communicates to all staff members, directly or through delegation, actions of the Board relating to personnel matters and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
  4. Confers as appropriate with professional and lay groups concerning the school program and transmits suggestions to the Board and others, as appropriate.

B)  Community Relations – Recognizes the importance of both stimulating and reflecting community needs/wants regarding education.  Demonstrates ability to involve the community in developing and implementing goals.  Views the community/school relationship as a partnership.

  1. Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well informed of the activities and needs of the school system, affecting a wholesome and cooperative working relationship between the school and the community.
  2. Communicates with and understands the needs and perspectives of various community groups.
  3. Attends, or delegates a representative to attend, meetings of municipal agencies at which matters pertaining to the school system appear on the agenda or are expected to be raised.
  4. Keeps the public informed about current educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, successes and challenges of the schools.

C)  Curriculum – Strong commitment to leading the effort to define and deliver an effective, consistent curriculum K-12.

 

 

 

 

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO:

Administration/Organizational Management:

  • Assume the responsibility for development, revision, and evaluation of the district's curriculum and professional development program
  • Plan, organize, and direct implementation of district curriculum and state/local assessment system. [NWEA]
  • Serve as Re-certification Committee Liaison with the ME DOE
  • Provide leadership and coordination in collecting and using assessment data to improve student learning
  • Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on K-12 curriculum and related assessments
  • Conduct committee meetings at both the district and building level as necessary for district coordination of curriculum/assessments
  • Coordinate summer work as it relates to development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum, instruction, and local assessment system Budgeting/Program Funding
  • Prepare and submit the District-wide portion of the curriculum and professional development budgetary requests and monitor expenditures of allocated funds associated with: Improvement of Instruction, Gifted & Talented, ELL,Title I, and Title II Grant
  • Complete grant applications and performance reports
  • Seek additional grant and/or funding opportunities in the area of curriculum, assessment and professional development

Communications

  • Collaborate with administrators, department leaders, team leaders, and staff with regard to comprehensive planning in curriculum, assessment, and professional development
  • Respond to written, electronic and oral requests for information with regard to professional development, curriculum, and assessment from appropriate sources
  • Communicate with staff on a regular basis with regard to professional development opportunities
  • Keep the Superintendent, school administrators, and staff informed of the district's curriculum, assessment and professional development related activities and initiatives
  • Disseminate information related to our progress in implementing district plans and meeting district goals as related to curriculum implementation, professional development, and student achievement Curriculum/Instruction
  • Provide training and resources for staff in the utilization of assessment data to inform instruction
  • Work with staff at the building level with the goal of creating an ongoing cycle of implementation, review, and renewal for curriculum and assessment
  • Facilitation of horizontal and vertical integration of curriculum Educational Leadership
  • Participate in School Board meetings and sub-committee meetings as warranted
  • Oversee the district’s Gifted & Talented and ELL services 
  • Oversees the district’s teacher and administrator evaluation system.
  • Engage District Administration and staff in on-going PLC collaboration
  • Assist in the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) Programs in Cape Elizabeth School Department 
  • Provide direction in the area of curriculum, instruction and professional development in all aspects of K-12 education Educational Renewal
  • Assume responsibility for monitoring own professional growth and development through participation in professional organizations, attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, enrollment in advanced coursework and the like
  • Keep abreast of educational changes and developments by attending appropriate meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field
  • Assist in the organizing of district renewal efforts and strategic planning
  • Work with building principals and team leaders to design meaningful ways to monitor the implementation of the curriculum, local assessment system, and improvement of instructional strategies Professional Development
  • Facilitate the implementation of instructional strategies necessary for achievement of the Maine Learning Results
  • Plan, lead, and/or participate in the training of district staff as it relates to support of curriculum/assessment design and implementation
  • Facilitate dialogue at the district and building levels regarding professional development to be implemented in the district
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the professional development program utilizing data related to student achievement and instructional improvement Other
  • Serve as district’s Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator
  • Facilitates Evaluation Committee and oversees Teach Point
  • Assign peer mentors to new staff
  • Meet with mentors throughout the year
  • Perform such other tasks as may be assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Superintendent will perform the evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

APPROVED: June 11, 2013 (as Director of Instruction)

Revised:  April 14, 2015

RENAMED: 

  • September 13, 2016 (Director of Teaching and Learning)
  • May 11, 2021 (Assistant Superintendent)
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