Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

Description

Plans, directs, manages, and evaluates all FCPS Department of Instructional Services programs, services, and personnel to include offices responsible for elementary, middle, and high school curriculum and instructional programs; adult and community education; English for speakers of other languages; instructional technology; career and technical education; staff development training; and early childhood and family services; and serves as liaison between the offices, the School Board, community groups, and the Department of Instructional Services.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree.
• Eight (8) years of experience in curriculum development and instruction, adult and community education, and professional technical studies.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to assignment.
• Endorsement in administration and supervision Prek-12.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and practices in the field of instructional program administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to instructional programs and curriculum development.
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources necessary to carry out the diverse functions and programs of the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with school and department-based personnel, officials, and citizens.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to plan, formulate, and execute policies and programs.
• Ability to explain and interpret FCPS regulations, policies, and rules to individuals and groups in order to gain compliance, cooperation, and understanding.
• Ability to analyze a variety of administrative, operational, and fiscal problems and make sound recommendations for solutions.
• Ability to establish effective cooperative working relationships with officials, including the ability to develop consensus that accommodates conflicting interests and viewpoints.
• Ability to create an organizational culture of client-centered service.
• Ability to manage a large staff through subordinates.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree.