Description
The Appleton Area School District has a position available for a 1.0 FTE Assistant Superintendent for Student Services located at the Thomas G. Scullen Leadership Center. This position is part of the District Leadership Team.
We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered instructional leader to become the next Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. This position promotes the success of all staff and students by facilitating the development, articulation, and implementation of a vision of teaching and learning that supports the District's mission and vision. This position will provide through collaboration and innovation, district-level leadership to create equitable, sustainable, high-quality systems and programs to meet the needs of all students within an inclusive environment while upholding the integrity of federal and state regulations.
Certification Required: Superintendent or School District Administrator certification
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For more information about this position, please contact: Greg Hartjes, Superintendent at hartjesgreg@aasd.k12.wi.us
Candidates who apply prior to the posting deadline will receive first consideration
- An Equal Opportunity Employer -
Requirements
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent/School Services
Classification/Contract Days: Administrator / 12 month
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisor: Superintendent of Schools
Relationships: Member of District Leadership Team; Works with Assessment, Curriculum and
Instruction (ACI) Staff, Business Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department, Facilities
and Operations, Human Resources, School Climate, Student Services, Technology Services,
Building Principals, Educators, Program Leaders, Curriculum Support Specialists (CSS), School
Communities and broader community
Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties:
Special Characteristics of the Position:
Required Experience
At least five years of experience as an elementary and/or secondary principal
Experience and training in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) including culturally and
linguistically responsive practices
Experience and training in special education and how to address the needs of diverse
learners
Professional training/advanced degree in district level leadership
Process skills relative to group dynamics, interpersonal relations, consensus processes,
team building, adult learning, and conflict resolution.
Strong general background in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evaluation
Position Responsibilities:
Supervision of Building Principal Leadership
Assume leadership for guiding principals and schools toward exemplary quality
instruction, quality services, and an inclusive and engaging culture to support teaching
and learning
Collaborate with the Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction, Student Services and
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department to implement professional development
opportunities for principals and their staff
Build positive relationships and work with diverse students, staff, families, community
organizations, and a community of diverse cultural backgrounds
Consistently articulate and support the district’s vision, Board of Education goals,
policies, and strategic plan
Assist principals and schools to assure that current practices are consistent with
prioritized strategic actions identified through the District’s continuous improvement
scorecard process
Visit schools frequently, observing principals, staff, and students as a community of
learners
Carry out the supervision and evaluation of principals using the Educator Effectiveness
(EE) system
Ensure principal accountability for the supervision and evaluation of staff using the EE
system
Serve as an advocate for the needs of students and their school communities
Supervision of School Operations
Manage day to day school operations
Serve as the contact for district level communication from families, students, and staff
and respond, as needed, in a timely manner and inform/refer to superintendent for
follow-up, as needed
Confer, plan and advise principals on day to day operational questions
Execute Board of Education policy and administrative procedures as it relates to
operation of schools
Work with the District Leadership Team and Board of Education to achieve a collective
vision for schools
Supervision of Continuous School Improvement Planning (CSIP) and District Scorecard process
Oversee site CSIP scorecard development and timely progress monitoring
Facilitate data collection and reporting as required by the Board of Education Coherent
Governance policies as outlined in the annual Board of Education Work Calendar
Hold principals accountable for CSIP Scorecard monitoring and achievement of targeted
outcomes
Other
Attend Board of Education meetings
Work with the full Leadership Team to advance the vision and mission of the District
Other duties as assigned relevant to the School Services Department
Such other related tasks as may be assigned
License:
District Administrator License – Superintendent license preferred.
Candidates who apply prior to the deadline will receive first consideration.
The Appleton Area School District is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against
applicants or employees based on race; age; sex or sexual orientation; gender or gender identity; creed
or religion; color; handicap or disability; marital, citizenship, or veteran status; membership in the
National Guard, state defense force, or reserves; national origin or ancestry; arrest or conviction record;
use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours; or any other
characteristic protected by law. The District encourages applications from all segments of the
population.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer-
