Superintendent of Schools (Anticipated)

Position Type:
Administration-Professional/Superintendent

Date Posted:
12/19/2024

Location:
Conewago District Office

Date Available:
04/01/2025

Closing Date:
01/10/2025
SUMMARY: The Superintendent of Schools shall be charged with the administration of the schools under the direction of the Board of School Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific tasks and/or activities under each of the following responsibilities will be assigned by the Board of School Directors.

• Planning and initiating programs and policies concerning the organizational, operational, and educational function of the district as directed by the Board of School Directors with ultimate responsibility for the execution of these programs and policies.
• Assisting the Board of School Directors in developing short-range and long-range goals and methods for the Board to evaluate the operational effectiveness of the district.
• Keeping the Board of School Directors informed by written and oral reports as to the operation and needs of the school district.
• Taking discretionary action in any matters not covered by board policy and reporting such actions to the Board of School Directors with recommendations for policy as necessary to provide guidance in the future.
• Directing the daily operation of the district schools by organizing, supervising, and coordinating the school district staff.
• Arranging for the systematic evaluation of staff by responsible administrators.
• Recommending the employment of, assigning, and supervising the work of all employees. Recommending promotion, salary changes, demotion, or discharge of any employees rendering unsatisfactory service.
• Establishing internal administrative operational procedures, rules, and regulations relating to personnel, collective bargaining, financial disbursements, accounting requirements, equipment/facilities operation and use, food service, and staffing requirements.
• Developing effective staff development programs that are linked to the strategic plan and Board of School Directors' goals for the district.
• Communicating directly, or through delegation, personnel actions by the Board of School Directors to district employees and receiving communication from district employees to be made to the Board of School Directors.
• Ensuring that district students have equal access to educational programs, including academic programs, extracurricular activities, and other supplemental programs deemed necessary.
• Overseeing a timely review of all curricular areas required by law and making recommendations to the Board of School Directors for the improvement of curriculum.
• Recommending to the Board of School Directors any major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
• Providing for appropriate methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in the schools as deemed necessary and reporting to the Board of School directors any insufficiencies that are found.
• Directing the development of and making recommendations for the yearly operating budget on a timely basis that reflects the needs of the district and the use of district assets and resources.
• Establishing and maintaining efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
• Making recommendations regarding the needs for instructional and non-instructional materials and equipment and recommending plans for improvements, alterations, or other changes in the buildings or surrounding grounds.
• Serving as the official spokesperson for the district in providing information to the Board of School Directors, district employees, the community, and other outside groups/agencies on matters affecting the operation of the school district.
• Maintaining directly or through delegation adequate records for the schools, including a system of financial accounts, business and property records, personnel, school population, and scholastic records which are required by law and board policy.
• Interpreting and/or supervising the implementation of all federal and state laws relevant to the district.
• Performing other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate under the direction of the Board of School Directors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance; including rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility
• Doctorate in Education preferred
• 5 year of District Office Experience
• 10 years of administrative experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and/or the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to organize office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to use a personal computer with the database, spreadsheet, and word-processing software
• Knowledge of or ability to learn personal legal terminology
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
• Must appropriately handle confidential information

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands: Must have the ability to:

• Sit and stand for extended periods
• Exhibit manual dexterity to use a phone, input data on a computer, to see and read a computer screen and printed material, with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal office levels and on the telephone
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal office levels and on the telephone
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Lift up to 25 pounds, and bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Office interruptions are a common occurrence.

The Position Specifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Pursuant to the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Fulltime, 12 months per year
• Salary and benefits will be in accordance with a contract developed in cooperation with the Board of School Directors.
• The performance of the Superintendent of Schools will be evaluated annually by the Board of School Directors following District guidelines.