Primary Purpose:The Assistant Superintendent serves as a Superintendent-in-Training who provides high-level leadership across multiple school districts. The role is designed to manage the day-to-day operations of Human Resources, Student Services, and Special Programs while mastering the executive skills needed to eventually run an entire school system.
Qualifications: Education/Certification - Master's degree required
- Texas teaching certification required
- Texas Superintendent certification preferred
- Texas principal certification required
Skills - Minimum of 2 years successful principal/assistant principal experience required
- Experience appraising teachers and support staff required
- Central Office experience preferred
- Knowledge of: Coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance, with an emphasis on identifying and problem-solving through implementation barriers across wide and diverse circumstances; In-depth knowledge of instructional leadership practices that lead to improved teaching and learning; In-depth knowledge of data-driven practices, lesson planning and formative assessment, observation and feedback, school culture, and change management; Knowledge of district practices that impede as well as empower leadership; The accountability system and the necessary actions and measurable progress required to meet state standards.
- Skill in: Long-term planning and project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, root cause analysis; Adult learning and professional development design and delivery.
- Ability to: Connect with diverse audiences and understand complex and unique circumstances in order to support growth among individuals and across districts; Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers demonstrate initiative and persistence in doing more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task; Set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; Act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; Assume leadership of a group for the benefit of the organization; Develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on
Working Conditions: - Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
- Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
- Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
- Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties: - Provides multiple districts with hands-on coaching in instructional and student services to ensure every classroom is set up for success.
- Uses data to identify where students are struggling and works directly with district staff to implement changes that improve student outcomes.
- Ensures that teaching materials and methods across both districts meet state standards and the needs of all learners.
- Supports two districts in recruiting, hiring, and keeping high-quality teachers and
- Handles complex personnel issues, including evaluations, contract renewals, and resolving staff grievances or conflicts fairly.
- Acts as a mentor to campus principals, helping them grow as leaders and managers of their own buildings.
- Regularly checks in with staff and looks at performance data to figure out what training is missing for teachers and administrators.
- Uses expert knowledge to create and lead engaging professional development sessions that actually work in a real classroom.
- Sets and meets high personal goals by staying current on the latest educational research and seeking feedback from peers and supervisors.
- Assists with school board preparations and attends meetings for both districts to learn the "politics" and transparency of school leadership.
- Travels regularly between the Region 16 Education Service Center and multiple districts to provide face-to-face support.
- If not currently certified as a Superintendent, the employee must be willing to obtain Texas Superintendent Certification
- Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
- Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
- Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
- Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned
