PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist the Superintendent-Director in administering the educational programs of Greater Lowell Technical High School. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistant Superintendent:

• Serves as Acting Superintendent-Director in the absence of the Superintendent-Director, supporting all instructional and operational systemic functions.
• Recommends personnel decisions to the Superintendent-Director regarding hiring, dismissals and leave of absence.
• Approve substitute teacher applications and recommend for hire to the Superintendent.
• Recommends and oversees budgets in conjunction with Superintendent-Director and School Business Administrator.
• Oversees scheduling in concert with Director of School Counseling and Applications Manager.
• Oversees grading in concert with the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and the Director of School Counseling.
• Oversees attendance reporting in concert with Senior Assistant Principal and Applications Manager.
• Oversees curriculum issues in concert with the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the Director of Special Education.
• Coordinates the completion of state and federal reports with administrative staff.
• Oversees technology issues in concert with the Director of Technology, Enrollment, and Information, Director of Media Services and Professional Development, Network Manager, Applications Manager, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the Director of Special Education.
• Oversees the expenditure of professional development funds.
• Oversees issues of room utilization in concert with the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the Director of Special Education.
• Assists the Superintendent-Director and School Business Administrator in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Attends meetings, at the local, state, and national level to keep the school system current and informed of new and emerging initiatives and/or directives.
• Complete supervisory evaluations as directed.
• Attends all School Committee Meetings and other school events.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities designated by the Superintendent-Director.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Principal:

• Functions as the daily manager of day school programs.
• Serves as the instructional leader for day programs and infuses a cooperative commitment to the goals of the school with staff and students.
• Employs and dismisses all day instructional staff subject to review and approval by the Superintendent-Director.
• Coordinates the daily operation of the school and provides direction to the administrators and staff where necessary to create a safe learning environment.
• Makes decisions concerning daily operations that cannot be resolved by other administrators.
• Meets with Directors, Academic Chairpersons, CTE Chairpersons, Senior Assistant Principal and Director of Special Education to provide support and direction as needed.
• Chairs meetings with Instructional Leadership Team and makes recommendations regarding operational matters.
• Forwards recommendations on policy and procedure changes to Superintendent-Director after Instructional Leadership Team and School Council review.
• Insures the well-being of all students on a daily basis.
• Prepares and communicates necessary operational bulletins and directives.
• Oversees the planning and coordination of daily, monthly, and yearly calendars. Resolves conflicts in the calendar and daily operations. Articulates with evening school and Postsecondary Program Director.
• Oversees schedules and procedures regarding assignments for school activities, instructional activities, student and faculty meetings, extra-curricular activities, safety program, athletics, teacher monitoring duties, student publications, and student fund-raising.
• Oversees the evaluations of Academic/CTE Chairpersons and staff.
• Oversees the coordination of the annual opening of day schools, special events, day school graduation exercises, and closing of school.
• Oversees the development of in-service training programs and other professional development activities.
• Provides advice and recommendations on school operational policies.
• Participates as representative of the school in Principals' organizations and functions.
• Conducts disciplinary hearings for weapons and drug violations.
• Co-chairs and acts as resource for the School Council.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state educational regulations and laws.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts when appropriate.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Is directly responsible to the Superintendent-Director and the School Committee.
• Must work cooperatively with Superintendent/Director, leadership team, staff, students, parents/guardians, community, businesses, and public organizations.
• Supervises the work of all Instructional Leadership Team members.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Education:

• Master's degree required Certification:
• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure - CTE Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendent License
• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure - CTE Principal/ Assistant Principal License Experience:
• Administrative experience in a Technical School District required.
• Education and experience in school finance, budget control, curriculum development, legal issues, compliance regulations, and personnel supervision and evaluation. Job Related Knowledge and Skills:
• Comprehensive awareness and understanding of statewide initiatives and evidence of involvement in them.
• Knowledge and awareness of the change process and ability to effectively facilitate change.
• Strong and proven managerial and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy level, motivation, ability to take initiative, and commitment to the mission of our school.
• Sufficient computer proficiency to carry out responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.
• Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive feedback.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The employee is regularly required to hear and understand speech at normal office, classroom, and on telephone. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hand to finger, handle or touch. The employee is routinely required to stand, walk, some stooping, bending and kneeling, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move, push and carry up to 20 lbs. Specific vision ability required by this job include: the ability to read printed materials. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed indoors with heating/cooling system regulated in an office and school environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary depending on student activity and instructional setting. OTHER INFORMATION: The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of requirements associated with the position.