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Associate Superintendent of School Leadership

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Associate Superintendent CODE: 0170 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Associate Superintendent of School Leadership GRADE: NS MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the chief school leadership officer, the associate superintendent of school leadership ensures the effective and efficient operation and academic management of schools in accordance with School Board policy and strategic initiatives, by supervising, coaching, supporting, and evaluating principals. Supervises the senior directors and the Cross-Functional Teams, and builds the capacity of instructional leaders through coaching and providing strategic feedback on school-based leaders and school improvement efforts. Monitors school improvement processes to ensure school performance goals are aligned to system milestones and gap reduction targets, and addresses student and adult learning needs. Manages the selection and evaluation of principals, provides administrative oversight and support through modeling and encouraging dynamic, innovative, and effective local school leadership. Establishes relationships with the community and builds support for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) programs. Supports the chief of school leadership to ensure appropriate and equitable educational opportunities for all students. Works collaboratively with district personnel and other executive staff members to support the system’s goals, regulations, Board policies, and procedures. As a member of the senior leadership team, the associate superintendent works with the Board of Education, community members, interest groups, and the business community to provide differentiated and targeted support for principals to be effective instructional leaders that lead to improved outcomes for all students. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Requires the ability to work long hours and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of building the capacity of school leaders to develop and deliver programming that improves academic performance for all student populations and foster a culture of engagement with staff, parents, and the community. Ability to develop principals' instructional leadership capacity through coaching and job-embedded differentiated professional development. Knowledge of school operations and the PreK-12 school curricula. Familiarity with public school laws, the bylaws of the State Boards of Education, and policies related to instructional programs, budget, and facilities. Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver instructional resources that support the curriculum and improve academic performance for all student populations. Skilled at re-envisioning, building, inspiring and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change. Ability to use multiple sources of data and educational technologies to diagnose strengths and needs of schools and students to provide differentiated support. Exceptional conceptual, analytical, organizational, and management skills. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build coalitions among diverse stakeholders and work with other offices to support student learning. Knowledge of school improvement strategies and initiatives, diversity, cultural proficiency, and equity issues.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Doctorate degree preferred.Master's degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, supervision, or course work in curriculum development required. Minimum of seven years of relevant experience with demonstrated experiences in improving student learning for all students and leadership as a school principal. Demonstrated systemwide leadership experience and commitment to developing effective local school leadership. Experience as a school level administrator. Demonstrated success in implementation of the Professional Growth System and coaching and supporting principals in goal setting and planning and development of action plans that will assist school leaders in meeting instructional leadership objectives and schools to meet performance goals. Proven ability to develop and deliver programming that drives improved academic performance for all student populations. Experience with leading vertical articulation to prepare students to successfully transition to the next school level and strengthen the effectiveness of feeder patterns. Demonstrated success in observing, analyzing, and evaluating staff performance. Experience in project management to support the planning, development, and implementation of systems to track, monitor, and evaluate the diverse functions and programs of the office. Demonstrates cultural competency and a deep understanding of complex issues facing a large, diverse school district. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for Administrator I and II and completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching I and II or completion within one year of position start date.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides direct support and leadership to principals in a targeted and differentiated way to meet the unique needs of their schools.Supports and provides leadership to directors to create a culture of inquiry and mutual accountability among principals.Develops the capacity of directors to support principals by identifying key strengths to build on and in goal setting that includes gap analysis and needs assessment to meet their instructional leadership objectives and performance targets.Oversees the implementation of the Cross-Functional Teams.Fosters continuous learning and collaboration among all directors; conducts frequent observations, coaching, and provides feedback on the effectiveness of leadership practices that are differentiated and targeted to support growth as instructional leaders; collaboratively plans and leads weekly directors’ meetings; solicits feedback from all principals regarding key areas of support.Monitors data management systems to analyze student, classroom, school, program, and cluster data trends to identify strengths, areas of need and determine appropriate action steps, programs, and services.Collaborates with all district leadership on new and existing district-wide initiatives to provide leadership, feedback on fidelity of implementation, and the direct impact on schools.Collaborates with the chief of school leadership and other executive staff members to develop the annual budget and ensure appropriate allocation of resources to schools.Advises the chief of school leadership and executive staff on school academic and operational matters.Accesses and provides technical assistance to directors regarding school operations; supports principals in managing and responding to serious incidents, complaints from the public, and compliance issues.Manages staffing allocations to schools.Manages the process for mentoring, recruitment, interviewing, and selection of principals that align with needs of the district and the specific schools to which they are assigned.Works closely with community leadership and stakeholders.Represents the superintendent of schools as needed and clearly articulates system priorities, Board policies, and interests.Serves as liaison to the Maryland State Department of Education to represent MCPS interests.Serves with other educational leaders on work groups, committees, and project action teams.Understands and applies principles of performance evaluation and professional growth standards for employees.Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

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