Executive Director, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative

Job Description:

The position of Chief Executive Officer for the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative is designed to be responsible for the efficient management of the Cooperative. The Board expects the CEO to administer carefully the organization and administration of both material and personnel resources in such a way as to achieve the Board's objective of the best possible programs.

As the Chief Executive Officer of the Board, the CEO is the administrative head of all programs of the Cooperative. The CEO may delegate duty and authority for the operation of the various programs but retains responsibility to the Board for the results produced.

It is the responsibility of the Board to attract and retain the services of a qualified and experienced educator to serve in the capacity. The CEO must have demonstrated competence and ability as an educational leader.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of GRREC.
• Serve as Treasurer of the Board.
• Administer all GRREC programs and provide supervision over GRREC activities and operations.
• Prepare in conjunction with the Chairman of the Board, the agenda for each Board meeting and organize monthly meetings of the Board.
• the preparation of minutes and proceedings of the board. Develop surveys, summaries and reports as authorized and/or requested by the Board. Maintain GRREC records.
• Employ staff for positions authorized by the Board of Directors.
• Supervise day-to-day activities and annual evaluations of staff.
• Plan and implement instructional support and professional development services that help support identified needs of member districts.
• Design and implement unified purchasing for member districts.
• Plan and write programs for approval and implement Instructional Leadership Training Programs for administrators.
• Provide for the oversight and administration of grants received for various Cooperative initiatives.
• Serve as liaison between Western Kentucky University's College of Education and member districts.
• Meet regularly with and maintain records for committees appointed by the Board.
• Plan and implement an annual Summer Conference for member district administrators.
• Meet regularly with various administrative groups from member districts to recognize and respond to emerging needs and to provide networking opportunities.
• Serve as the Cooperative' s liaison with the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Represent the Board and school districts through inter-agency collaboration and attendance at regional, state and national conferences and meetings.
• Inspire and lead a highly competitive organization with a governing board and Executive committee organizational structure.
• Identify areas of program development, implementation and growth opportunities.
• Systematically considers new and better ways of doing things.
• Adapts leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation.
• Demonstrates the ability to foster a healthy organizational culture, to encourage teamwork and collaboration; strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate; effective at conflict management.
• Directs research and related projects, prepares reports, and publishes the results on subjects deemed of importance to the membership.
• Develops education programs to advance the professional/technical/managerial skills of the membership.
• Directs, plans, and executes all communications to the general membership.
• Maintains visibility and accessibility to membership to the greatest degree possible.
• Demonstrates effective use of skills and knowledge in budget preparation, allocation of resources, cost effectiveness, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and theory on effective education services.
• Create a climate which encourages a positive working relationship among members.
• Show enthusiasm and initiative in the performance of administrative responsibilities.
• Deal with difficult and unpleasant situations with courage, objectivity, and candor.
• Demonstrate an ability to provide leadership and shoulder responsibility.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Be highly motivated, a self-starter, and expend the effort necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Have flexibility, self-confidence, creativity, a sense of humor, and patience.
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions promptly in accordance with basic goals of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

• Certification for Superintendent, other Administrator Certification or Supervisor of Instruction Certification
• Minimum10 years of experience in education strongly preferred; co-op, district-level, and/or superintendent experience preferred
• Demonstrate competence and ability as an educational leader
• Project management and data-based decision-making skills; ability to promote consensus and to serve as a model for jointly designing next steps
• Ability to understand current and developing movements or trends for instructional improvement
• Utilize varied culture-driven, research-based approaches for school/district development
• Strong relationship, team-based management, capacity-building skills are required
• Excellent analytical skills; experience with data collection
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills with a variety of programs and software, specifically the ability to create word processing and desktop publishing documents, spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to collaborate and interface with state agencies and universities
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to be a team player and to promote positive public relations on behalf of the project and the organizations involved and on behalf of GRREC

Additional Information:

Annual Contract: 240 Days per board approved contract; Compensation for accumulated sick leave may be available after 5 years of continuous service.

Reports To: Board Members

Salary: Set by Board of Directors - Minimum starting salary of $165,000 which is currently the GRREC Superintendent Average

Evaluations: Performed annually by the Board

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Interested parties with questions may contact Mr. Gary Fields, Chair of the GRREC Personnel Committee: gary.fields@bgreen.kyschools.us