Job Title: Superintendent Salary: $125,000 - $145,000Reports to: Board of Education Pay Grade: CertifiedDept./School: Administration Date Revised: July 2021Primary Purpose:As chief executive officer of the Blytheville Public Schools, the Superintendent will work with the Blytheville Board of Education, the faculty and staff, and the community to ensure a high quality education for the students of the district. The Superintendent is the administrative head of all divisions and departments and oversees all fiscal responsibilities of the district. He or she may delegate supervisory powers to other administrators, but the Superintendent will be responsible to the Board for all operations of the district. The Superintendent will assist in developing, implementing, and communicating the district's vision, mission and strategic plan to internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications:Education/Certification (must complete a graduate degree program in Educational Leadership from a NCATE- accredited Arkansas college or university and hold one of the following degrees):
- Doctorate Preferred
- Master's degree in educational administration and/or
- Master's degree in Education and/or
- Master's degree in a content/endorsement area
Experience:
- Prior experience as Superintendent preferred; experience in Central Office Administration will be considered
- Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Major Responsibilities and Duties:Functions
Keep the school district in compliance with federal, state and local laws, as well as all applicable rules and regulations. Implement and monitor the observance of all School Board policies regarding instruction, finance, facilities, transportation, personnel, and all other functions of the district. Communicate openly and regularly with the School Board, reporting both progress and concerns in any segment of the district. Visibly represent the district in a professional and appropriate manner, embracing the public relations and marketing functions of his or her office. Implement an ongoing, written public relations plan. Communicate frequently with the community and other constituents about matters important to the welfare of the district and its students. Practice internal public relations by supporting and celebrating district personnel. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility, including but not limited to the preparation of an annual school district budget in compliance with Board policy and protocol, and maintain oversight of the budget observing legal requirements and the policies of the Board. Recommend new policies and revisions of existing policies to the School Board. In accordance with Board policy, ensure that evaluations of all district employees are completed in an ongoing and timely manner. Set priorities, goals, and outcomes in collaboration with the Board, subject to an ongoing 360° evaluation process. Share with the Board the results of all search committee recommendations, certified and classified. Cultivate partnerships with officials from other educational agencies to enhance educational opportunities for Blytheville Public Schools students and promote educational excellence. Observe a professional code of ethics and show personal integrity. Assume all other duties as designated by the Board of Education. Working Conditions:Management/Supervisor Responsibilities:Supervise and evaluate principals, certified, and classified staff.Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessaryMental DemandsMaintain emotional control under stress; subject to deal with a variety of stressful situations as they arisePhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the superintendent is regularly required to sit; stand and move throughout different facilities. The superintendent will be responsible for presenting various district related material to the Board of Education, building administrators, certified employees, classified employees, and members of the public when necessary. Occasional district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.