AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Federal Programs

Job Summary

To provide leadership, expertise and supervisory skills which will promote exemplary Instruction and Federal Program services for the district.

Reports To: Superintendent

Qualifications

1. Must have or be eligible for a New Mexico Administrative License
2. Demonstrate Communication Skills
3. Demonstrate Public Relations Skills
4. Demonstrate Organizational Skills
5. Minimum 3 Years Administrative Experience
6. Ability to Perform Essential Job Functions
7. Ability to Perform Job Task Requirements
8. Must complete a finger-print background check

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge and Experience in the State-Mandated Assessment Process
2. Knowledge and Experience in Federal Programs (i.e. Title I, Title II…)
3. Knowledge and Experience in the New Mexico State Standards and Benchmarks and the Common Core Standards and Benchmarks
4. Familiarity and experience with current best practices in instruction
5. Familiarity and Experience with Data Driven Instructional Practices and Professional Learning Communities

Essential Functions

1. Utilize the most up-to-date technology to reduce paperwork and provide the most efficient use of personnel.
2. Work as a member of the central office administrative team.
3. Supervise and coordinate procedures appropriate for all Instruction and Federal Programs in the district, to insure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
4. Direct, supervise and evaluate personnel assigned to Instruction and Federal Programs including instructional coaches, ELL coordinator, Indian Ed Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, and educational assistants.
5. Offer expertise to Instruction and Federal Programs personnel in instructional planning, implementation of teaching and management strategies and in identifying appropriate resources.
6. Plan and facilitate appropriate in-service training.
7. Direct the completion of all reports as required by federal, state, and local agencies.
8. Anticipate and project Instruction and Federal Program personnel needs in conjunction with the Executive Director for Human Resources.
9. Work with site principals and site testing coordinators on all state mandated assessments and other related assessments given throughout the school year.
10. Work with all principals, PLC groups and other district personnel to ensure that all benchmarks and standards are aligned and taught at the appropriate grade level.
11. Coordinate the implementation of curriculum progress/benchmark assessments for the district.
12. Prepare and submit annual federal/state grants and coordinate budgetary needs with the Director of Finance.
13. Supervise and coordinate fiscal matters relating to Instruction and Federal Programs following adopted procedures and policies.
14. Coordinate advisory committees for Federal Programs involving parents, staff, and students, when appropriate.
15. Coordinate all instructional materials adoptions for the district.
16. Work with the Director of Exceptional Programs to oversee the district Student Multi Layered Systems of Support.
17. Act as District Hearing Officer on an as needed basis.
18. Act as a resource for principals and administrators.
19. Work with Superintendent to supervise and evaluate site leadership.
20. Be an active member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet.
21. Perform such other duties as the superintendent may determine.
22. Oversee the inception, initial contact, and follow-through across the school year of the teacher mentorship program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Principals, site leadership, office staff, and other related staff in the district assigned to the Instruction and Federal Programs Office. When Superintendent is absent assume responsibility for operations.

Confidentiality

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to financial records, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Please see Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to prepare and present reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers and community.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions. Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

Analytical and Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with abstract variables.

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments and reach conclusions.
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Calculations

• Simple copying, addition, counting, subtraction
• Ability to divide and multiply
• Fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Statistics, Use of graphs
• Theoretical application of statistics

Language

• Ability to read and understand product labels, policies written at the 10th grade level, and able to follow verbal or demonstrated instructions.
• Ability to explain simple directions, copy data from one form to another
• Complete form letters or answer routine correspondence
• Compose correspondence independently
• Read and interpret technical material
• Can prepare reports and documents as required
• Ability to speak at meetings and before groups in an articulate manner using prepared materials and on a spontaneous basis

Reasoning Ability

• Routine, repetitive tasks with simple instructions
• Ability to follow detailed instructions that require few changes
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with several potential variables
• Problem solving ability and interpretation of events required for practical matters.
• Ability to accurately interpret behaviors and nonverbal communication and action decisions
• Logical or deductive thinking required frequently
• Creative, innovative solutions to job problems

Work environment

• Subject to district, community, regional and state business travel to attend meetings.
• Conduct work during day, and evening hours.
• Subject to attending evening school board meetings and various other evening meetings.

Term of Employment

• Twelve-month employee, eight hours per day. Subject to 24-hour call.
• Salary per district schedule
• Evaluation annually.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes. “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Definitions: R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7.5 hour day

O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of a 7.5 hour day

F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7.5 hour day

C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of a 7.5 hour day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.