SUPERVISOR:          Supervising School Principal, the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent or designee                    

PAYMENT RATE:    CSD Pay Grade Scale 7

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree with appropriate Mississippi Administrative licensure (AA/Masters in School Administration)
• Such other qualifications as the Board may deem acceptable and appropriate

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with the Principal, the Superintendent and those whom he/she supervises to articulate and promote the school system’s vision of learning and teaching
• Uses student data to identify program needs
• Assists in developing goals and objectives that are consistent with school system vision, mission, and goals
• Communicates high expectations for students, staff, and parents/guardians
• Creates, identifies, encourages, and supports innovative ideas that in turn support learning and teaching in the schools
• Emphasizes and relates the importance of the Mississippi Assessment System to students, faculty/staff, parents, and the community
• Recommends changes in the curricular and instructional program based upon evaluation of student achievement data
• Assists in establishing a plan for intervention based upon an evaluation of program needs (Promotion/Retention Rates, Progress Reports, Report Cards, Child Find, Dropout Rate, Subject Area Tests, Mississippi Curriculum Tests)
• Assists the Principal in monitoring daily classroom assessments and instruction
• Leads and facilitates the instructional staff in ongoing and continuous analysis and planning for curriculum and instructional improvement (Professional Development, Grade-level/Subject Area meetings, Student/Teacher Support teams, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Accreditation and Growth Components of the Mississippi Accountability Model
• Maintains accurate and organized records for student discipline (student files, discipline reports, actions, parent conferences, IEP meetings, etc.)
• Follows district policies when administering student discipline (corporal punishment, suspensions, expulsions, etc.)
• Develops a plan for insuring faculty and staff maintain appropriate and timely communication with parents concerning disciplinary referrals and actions (parent conferences, telephone calls, etc.)
• Monitors the discipline program at the school and maintains timely and appropriate communication between teachers and the administration (classroom discipline, follow-up procedures, etc.)
• Assists in developing and implementing an established school wide security plan (fire, bus, MHSAA, daily routines, extra-curricular, etc.)
• Establishes and monitors a plan for the supervision of students at all times (buses, recess, halls, extracurricular, MHSAA, clubs, etc.)
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating classified personnel and programs
• Administers and supervises extra-curricular activities
• Uses appropriate grammar and syntax – verbal and written
• Communicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrates courtesy and impartiality in relationships with faculty, staff, and other associates
• Provides an opportunity for faculty and staff input and incorporates their recommendations into the decision making process where appropriate
• Listens effectively to the ideas, grievances, and complaints of parents and makes a reasonable effort to resolve such issues
• Studies and follows district policies applicable to the operation of a school as established by the Board of Education
• Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education, the Assistant Superintendent, and the School Principal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  Twelve month year. Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Mississippi Statutes and Board of Education Policy.