Associate Superintendent, Leadership & Schools (1)

DeKalb County School District
Position Specification

Title: Associate Superintendent, Leadership & Schools
 DIVISION: Superintendent’s Office                                                                            GRADE/SCHEDULE: ASP
 DEPARTMENT: Superintendent’s Office                                                                          WORKDAYS: 246
 REPORTS TO: Superintendent                                                                                   FLSA STATUS: Exempt
 RETIREMENT: Teachers Retirement System                                                                       APPROVED (HR): November 1, 2022


                                                                       GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, provides oversight, leadership, and direction for the efficient operation and academic
management of schools in accordance with Board policy and strategic initiatives. The Associate Superintendent,
Leadership & Schools serves as a senior cabinet member, supervises the Regional Superintendents, and has regular
contact with school administrators, district leadership, and Central Office staff.

                                                                SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

     •      Oversees and supervises Regional Superintendents and school leaders ensuring that all team members are
            accountable for meeting clear expectations and supporting the implementation of the strategic plan
            initiatives related to the operation of the schools
     •      Provides strategic leadership in the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of goals, short and
            long-range plans, and programs in the areas of school improvement plans and overall school performance
     •      Works with Regional Superintendents to closely monitor school improvement through a cycle of
            continuous improvement and sound management practices
     •      Collaborates with Chief Academic Officer to develop communication systems that ensure a smooth flow of
            information (both vertically and horizontally), enable concentrated energy on highest-priority goals for
            each school, and ensure shared best practices across schools
     •      Maintains a cutting-edge awareness of promising practices and innovations in programs and policies for
            teaching, learning, and school design that can be utilized/implemented to increase student achievement in
            all categories of students
     •      Coordinates effectively with the Chief Academic Officer to ensure standards-aligned curriculum,
            assessments, and instructional practices are implemented with fidelity
     •      Collaborates with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide
            needed information and to promote the schools’ educational initiatives
     •      Supports Regional Superintendents with assessing, planning, and implementing training for principals and
            other instructional staff; cultivates Instructional Leaders to ensure the development of high-performing
            school teams that integrate a data-driven, equity-focused, and multi-tiered approach to increasing student
            achievement
     •      Performs other duties as assigned




Disclaimer: Information contained within this position specification only summarizes information for interested individuals. The statements herein are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required
of a person in this position. If there is a discrepancy between the information in this position specification, the current documents obtained in the Division of Human Resources will
always govern. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to modify, alter or discontinue these reference materials for any reason.


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                                                                        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
      •      Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, or closely related field from a Georgia Professional
             Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
      •      Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in a school
             system setting or as an executive with demonstrated successful advancement through the administrative
             or executive managerial hierarchy, as appropriate, required.
      •      Experience in curriculum, instruction, and school leadership required.
      •      Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-
             5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must
             be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership or meet the eligibility requirement for a Support
             Personnel License from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.


                                                                    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
      •      Knowledge of organizational and department planning and operational procedures
      •      Knowledge of the organization of a specific assigned area
      •      Knowledge of curriculum and instruction and other student-related services
      •      Knowledge of school turn-around practices
      •      Knowledge of budgeting and spending, labor issues, and efficiencies
      •      Skilled in coordinating and collaborating with federal, state, regional, and local organizations, and
             departments to establish and execute responsibilities
      •      Skilled in administration and management skills gained through increasingly responsible management
             positions
      •      Skilled in recruiting, training, and motivating employees
      •      Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
      •      Skilled in administering the school system’s discipline policies; counseling students with academic
             difficulties and behavioral problems
      •      Ability to direct and administer the programs and services of a non-profit educational and/or service
             organization
      •      Ability to establish objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities among
             employees
      •      Ability to develop and understand financial and/or operating reports; maintain confidential information
      •      Ability to analyze, interpret and report test data
      •      Ability to use relevant computer applications, prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks
             simultaneously

                                                                          PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves
sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other
sedentary criteria are met.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand
or arm as in handling.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which one must convey detailed
or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Disclaimer: Information contained within this position specification only summarizes information for interested individuals. The statements herein are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required
of a person in this position. If there is a discrepancy between the information in this position specification, the current documents obtained in the Division of Human Resources will
always govern. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to modify, alter or discontinue these reference materials for any reason.


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Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discrimination in
sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts with or without correction.
Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


                                                                          PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are not
characterized by high levels of hostility, social withdrawal, or failure to communicate. Ability to be flexible relative
to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability
to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously with only a few or no errors.
Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability
to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that
may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons
who may be angry, demanding, or otherwise less than polite.
Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps
or the final project.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality
work product by a designated deadline.
Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate business decisions.
Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize errors or layout features that detract from the physical attractiveness or
accuracy of a work product.
Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors,
colleagues, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism
while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom
be absent from work. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work
performance.




Disclaimer: Information contained within this position specification only summarizes information for interested individuals. The statements herein are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required
of a person in this position. If there is a discrepancy between the information in this position specification, the current documents obtained in the Division of Human Resources will
always govern. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to modify, alter or discontinue these reference materials for any reason.


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