Assistant Superintendent, Elementary (Curriculum and Instruction) 2023-2024

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Assistant Superintendent for Elementary (P-5).

Salary Grade / Schedule : RGS

Salary Schedules :

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title : Assistant Superintendent

Under limited supervision, directs, develops, coordinates, implements and monitors programs, policies, and procedures relative to P-5 curricula in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to improve student learning outcomes, close achievement gaps, and narrow learning gaps.

The Assistant Superintendent is a key instructional leadership and management position that requires thorough knowledge of and experience in instructional leadership, operational leadership, effective leadership, strategic planning, change leadership, human resource development, problem solving, and customer service.

Essential Functions :

The following duties are representative for 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.

Tasks and responsibilities will be in concurrence with implementing the Strategic Plan. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supports the establishment and sustainability of high-performing instructional programs that ensure learning for all learners.
• Develops and monitors programs and procedures to improve implementation of P-5 core curricula; develops and evaluates current programs for effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and mandates.
• Engages instructional staff in the implementation of evidence-based, innovative practices that support effective teaching, learning, and assessment for all learners.
• Conducts an analysis of instructional programs and materials for core and electives including unique instructional programs (International Baccalaureate, Early Intervention Program (EIP), Montessori, Dual Language Immersion, Theme, and Magnet.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instructional program effectiveness.
• Facilitates curricula writing and revision process.
• Coordinates with district personnel and external agencies in planning professional learning activities.
• Coordinates planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning activities.
• Assists with development of annual budgets; monitors local spending; reviews and approves requisitions; reports expenditures.
• Assists with the procurement of instructional resources and supplemental materials.
• Directs, organizes, implements, and administers special projects as directed.
• Collaborates with other administrators, community stakeholders, and community agencies to build partnerships to enhance the educational goals of the school district.
• Facilitates districtwide implementation and monitoring of summer professional learning programs for district and school-based staff.
• Works to resolve instructional issues and conducts appropriate briefings.
• Serves as school district’s representative for core instructional programs at local, state, and federal meetings and conferences.
• Ensures the use of technology in the teaching and learning process along with professional learning experiences.
• Prepares reports related to the department’s goals and objectives specific to the District’s Strategic Plan.
• Attends and conducts training relative to federal and state requirements; Georgia Standards of Excellence, national standards, and international standards;

and curriculam initiatives.

• Develops and interprets data and reports to help strategically guide current and future decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• Master’s Degree in Education, Education Administration, Curriculum Development or closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of seven years previous supervisory and management experience with demonstrated successful advancement through the teaching and / or school or district-level administrative hierarchy required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS :

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.

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