NSKN0272693-1017
2023-07-01T00:00:00
2023-06-13T00:00:00
The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary track Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. ASSIGNMENT: Districtwide; 12 months per year. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the instructional programming for the school district. The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction originates and leads curriculum development and establishing objectives that will provide support to all students that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards. Provides instructional leadership in an employee-oriented, high performing culture empowering self-development and growth. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assumes responsibility for the development and maintenance of the instructional program (K-12) • Provides general direction and control of instructional personnel and general administrative functions at the district level • Oversees the development and implementation of grants related to instructional programs • Designs and develops the long-range curriculum plan • Coordinates all formal efforts of the instructional staff in projects of curriculum development • Works with principals, directors and teachers to insure consistency and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district • Collaborates with Board of Cooperative Educational Services and with other districts in the development and implementation of shared services related to the instructional program• Oversees the selection of textbooks, K-12, for the district through use of faculty committees and in accordance with Board policy • Keeps informed of, and interpret the laws, statutes, programs, philosophy, and policies of the district to staff, students, and community at large as they relate to the instructional program • Plans, directs and coordinates the district’s Appraisal Program for instructional staff • Responsible for professional growth of district’s instructional staff, as a catalyst, coordinator and model • Coordinates the development and implementation of a district wide orientation program for new instructional staff members • Completes research projects, including salary and fringe benefit research and studies of staff characteristics, class size, student enrollment, staffing ratios • Responsible for the funding of special programs involving private, state and federal funds, including the exploration of alternate means of funding special programs • Directs the study, planning and introduction of experimental programs, techniques and materials for the purpose of improving the instructional program• Evaluates proposals for new instructional components to be incorporated in the budget • Assumes responsibility for district wide research and assessment and for analyzing the effectiveness of the total educational program through appropriate student assessment • Manages all formal staff development activities at the building and district level • Plans, directs and coordinates the staff recruitment program (teachers, administrators/supervisors, and instructional aides) • Develops and oversees a program for screening and selecting student teachers and administrative interns • Acts as liaison between the district and community organizations in matters concerning the instructional program • Serves in a supportive role to the chief negotiator in negotiations with bargaining units and participates in negotiation sessions as assigned • Coordination of National Board Certification Process • Assists in the development of district policies, regulations and procedures• Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current New York State Certification as School District Leader or School District Administrator 2. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience teaching or a related field 3. Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school district administrator 4. Comprehensive curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development experience 5. Experience in personnel recruitment, selection and evaluation 6. Expertise in strategic planning, decision-making and team leadership 7. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging 8. Doctoral degree preferred, Doctorate in Education or Doctor of PhilosophyNOTE: Selected applications will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.
School Leader
Niskayuna
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Annual wage
Fixed