Hybrid Deputy Superintendent at Allentown City School District

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field from an accredited college or university, Doctorate preferred.
• 5 years or more progressive academic leadership experience as a school principal and central office administrator, high school principal experience preferred for the school principal experience.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151). 5.
• Such additional modification or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary

• Serve as a thought partner and counsel to the Superintendent as a part of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the District’s strategic direction for delivering rigorous, relevant, and engaging instruction; updating curriculum systems; supporting instructional leaders, supporting educator classroom success, meeting the needs of exceptional and emergent bilingual students; and creating safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments.
• Oversee and ensure the achievement of positive outcomes for all areas of control in the Department, including but not limited to the improvement of district graduation rates; improvement in student growth on state and district assessments; and reduction of achievement gaps between pupil subgroups.
• Plan and lead the Department’s professional development efforts, including improvement of professional development days and activities on early release days. Ensure the efficient and effective integration of the District’s professional development objectives into the curriculum and instruction opportunities for educators. Support the creative, innovative and engaging delivery of professional development opportunities.
• Oversee and monitor the coordination and implementation of school professional development efforts, including the systemic integration of professional learning communities and instructional walkthroughs to support the delivery of instruction to meet the learning needs of students.
• Collaborate with the Office of Talent Management to assess and recommend the hiring of Department talent.
• Train, direct, evaluate, mentor and develop Department direct reports and develop future Department leaders. 
• Collaborate with the Chief of Performance Management & Accountability to ensure that school improvement, multi-tiered system of supports, and appropriate assessment systems are implemented in compliance with state and federal law.
• Collaborate with school districts, community agencies, and institutions of higher education to promote whole student learning, academic success, and equitable outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations related to efficient and effective delivery of Department programs and services to the Superintendent and Board of Directors.
• Ensure Department compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure Department compliance with all Board policies and District administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with key district staff, governmental agencies, school districts, local education organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders in support and furtherance of the Department’s efforts to maximize program and service effectiveness.
• Develop, administer and monitor budgets in all areas of control, including analysis of budget expenditures and recommendations for on-going operations effectiveness, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance.
• Monitor and incorporate emerging and best practice research on educating the whole student; delivering rigorous, relevant, and engaging instruction; updating curriculum systems; supporting instructional leaders, meeting the needs of exceptional and bilingual students; and creating safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments.  
• Analyze and use data to inform decisions to develop and implement strategic, continuous, and action plans to improve Department programs and services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Department key performance indicators and dashboards aligned to the District’s strategic direction and priorities.
• Implement the PA School Code, Chapter 4 standards and requirements to implement and evaluate the district in its approach to align standards-based curriculum. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Academic Standards and Assessment Strategic Plan submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Responsible for each school’s Act 80 plans and its time allotments of instructional hours as well as the District calendar and rating period windows. 
• Respond to parents, public, and media requests relevant to the Department.
• Attend all public meetings of the Board of Directors, serve as a Liaison to the Education 
• Committee, attend Board Committee meetings relevant to the Department’s purpose, and 
• present on selected issues and programs as requested by the Board of Directors and Superintendent.
• Oversee the delivery of academic programs and services in partnership with local, state, and federal education organizations.
• Oversee the creation and periodic update of the District’s written, taught, and assessed curriculum system.
• Develop and present the Department’s budget each year.
• Serve on external community committees in furtherance of the District’s mission and vision. 
• Consult with the Superintendent on planning the Board’s Regular Board Meeting agenda and the Board Education Committee Chairperson on planning the Committee’s agendas.
• Develop and/or finalize exhibits and documents to be presented at meetings.
• Develop and update the District’s Comprehensive School-wide Accountability and/or School Improvement plans.
• Perform duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and the District’s code of conduct.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent.
• Ensure the Superintendent is informed of current critical and emergency issues and incidents which would be of concern for the Superintendent and the Board of Directors.