SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46
Human Resources Office
Elgin, Illinois
To: All Staff
From: Debbie A. Zelinski, Chief Human Resources Officer
Subject: Administrative Vacancy
Title: Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Education
Location: Educational Service Center
Effective: July 1, 2012
Reports To: José M. Torres, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
School District U-46 facts: We are the second largest district in Illinois and serve 41,000 children, pre-K-12, in 57 schools. Our 90-square-mile boundaries extend into Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. Student enrollment is 44% Hispanic, 36% Caucasian and 49% low income. For additional information about our school district, visit www.u-46.org.
Job Goal: As the primary representative for the District, the Assistant Superintendent leads curriculum and instructional practices in all elementary schools for the District with a focus on dramatically improving student achievement for all students and eliminating the achievement gaps between students of color and other students. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for implementing the District's vision and Board of Education policies in setting the direction for all elementary schools. The Assistant Superintendent implements effective instructional programs for elementary schools, conducts observations of the schools, and assists, advises and evaluates principals. The Assistant Superintendent is also responsible for handling community concerns regarding elementary schools and for working with communities to address those concerns.
Key Accountabilities:
• Coaches and mentors elementary principals in the school system; serves as liaison between principals and the District Superintendent; works with principals to resolve school-based concerns and problems; assists principals and teachers in creating maximum student achievement..
• Collaborates with students, teachers, principals, coordinators, directors, business leaders, consultants and parents, receiving suggestions, advice and general feedback on the operations of the elementary schools; helps ensure an open line of communication across the school system hierarchy, bringing insight from all levels to incorporate in policy and decision making.
• Conducts on-site observations of all elementary schools in the system; provides feedback, support and suggestions to principals; conducts and documents formal evaluations of principals.
• Assists principals of elementary schools with decision making and problem solving; plans and develops programs to be implemented across the elementary schools; monitors the results of programs implemented; develops policies, standards and a vision for the elementary schools.
• Publicly responds to concerns of the Community regarding elementary schools; coordinates with community agencies to address the problems and needs of the elementary schools and their students.
• Leads the instruction and development team with development and implementation of a relevant and rigorous curriculum.
• Facilitate the school improvement planning process that defines direction for improvement.
• Supervises the budgeting process for all instructional departments to insure equitable resources for all schools.
• Ensures specialized programs are meeting all compliance and procedural standards as developed by Board policy or federal and state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of cognitive and physical developmental stages of elementary school children.
• Knowledge of the district policies, procedures and standards regarding elementary education.
• Knowledge of the organization and communication channels of the school system.
• Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of education administration.
• Skill in coaching and developing staff.
• Ability to develop long range plans for elementary education.
• Ability to collect and analyze statistical data.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from data.
• Ability to improve instruction and close the achievement gap between high and low achieving students.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Experience and Education
• Fifteen years of experience in K-12 public education, including supervising principals and other instructional administrators.
• Administrative experience in a large urban school district.
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related area; Ph.D. preferred.
• Illinois Administrative Certification (Type #75 with general administrative endorsement or equivalent).
• Illinois Superintendent Endorsement (preferred, not required).
Terms of
Employment: 12-month work year.
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Application
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Application
Process: Online application: http://www.generalasp.net/u46/OnlineApp/
Fax: (847) 888-7188.
Questions concerning this position should be directed to 847-888-5000, ext. 5381.
Nondiscrimination Notice
The Board of Education is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, unfavorable discharge from the military, disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable legal requirements. The Non Discrimination Coordinator is the District’s Chief Legal Officer or designee who can be reached at 355 East Chicago Street, Elgin, Illinois, 60120, (847) 888-5000, ext. 5305.
