Position Title

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$200,000 - $225,000

Job Description

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a member of the Southern Westchester BOCES Executive Team and reports directly to the Deputy District Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer.
• Provides visionary oversite and strategic guidance for all student-based programs, including Special Services, Career Services, and Adult and Community Services.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of all services and resources in collaboration with district, state, and regional partners.
• Provide direct supervision for the Director of Special Services, the Director of Career Services, and the Director of Adult and Community Services.
• Keeps informed of, interprets, and ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies related to student services.
• Attends all Board meetings and other meetings as required. Prepares materials and reports to the Board as directed by the District Superintendent and Deputy District Superintendent.
• Assists in the review and preparation of Board policies and SWBOCES regulations related to student services.
• Prepares and submits reports and other documents to NYSED as required by the District Superintendent and Deputy District Superintendent.
• Develops annual goals that are aligned with the SWBOCES Mission, Vision, Core Values and Priority Areas.
• Initiates and assists in the development of department goals that are in alignment with the SWBOCES Mission, Vision, Core Values and Priority Areas.
• Works cooperatively with leaders of the other administrative divisions in integrating and coordinating individual efforts into a unified program for the BOCES.
• Serves as the New York State Regional Testing Compliance Liaison. 
• Acts as a liaison between SWBOCES and component school districts as well as community and governmental agencies as appropriate.
• Serves as the SWBOCES Chief Emergency Officer, providing leadership and oversite for all safety-related matters.
• Facilitates and/or participates in BOCES-wide committees, including but not limited to, the Professional Development Plan Team, BOCES-wide Safety Team, Regional Crisis Response Team, the Mentoring Committee, and the Wellness Planning Team.
• Provides oversite and ensures training requirements for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Supports (TCIS).
• Participates in Collective Bargaining negotiations for all instructional units.
• Accepts from the District Superintendent and Deputy District Superintendent such responsibilities as they choose to delegate and assumes full responsibility for discharging them.

Job Qualifications

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Experience in collaborative problem-solving inclusive of all stakeholders.
• Skilled in identifying key issues and in problem-solving complex situations and resolving issues.
• Proven experience in building stakeholder relationships and creating an extended team with all partners.
• Transparency in identifying issues and bringing evidence to the table to support decision-making.
• Evidence, fact-based consistency in communication and problem-solving.
• Forward-thinking perspective in planning for future services and needs.
• Knowledge of BOCES services and operating protocols.
• Knowledge of Education Law, Commissioner’s Regulations and NYSED initiatives.
• Experience and commitment to developing leaders and promoting autonomy.
• A deep understanding of the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in an organizational and educational setting.
• Commitment to partnerships with team members and district leaders to provide timely communication to resolve issues. Proven experience with an effective communication model.
• Strong communication skills, a proven record of success, and commitment to continued growth and success of programs.
• The ability to break down complex issues to communicate in a way that all stakeholders understand them.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Certification as a School District Leader or Permanent Certification as a School District Administrator.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent or other central office administrative position related to student services in a school district and/or a BOCES.
• Experience as a building-level administrator preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of New York State public school initiatives, federal and state education regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of education law, CoSer regulations, and curriculum, instruction, and assessment trends.
• Proven ability in fiscal management with experience in business practices and budget processes.
• Experience in managing large and complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Job Category

Administrator

Job Location

Rye Brook Administration Bldg

Additional Information