Area Superintendent- Northern

Wake County Public School System•Cary, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Superintendent is accountable for the effectiveness and performance of assigned schools, serving as their instructional leader, operational manager, and administrative advocate. The role provides direction and accountability for principals and school-based staff by monitoring, assessing, and evaluating school effectiveness to ensure high-quality instruction, achievement of district results, and efficient operations. The Area Superintendent promotes collaboration among school staff, families, businesses, community stakeholders, and School Board members, and works with executive staff to develop and implement policies and programs that support strong academic outcomes for all students. The position is based at Crossroads I in Cary, North Carolina, and is part of the Chief of Schools department. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. The position is not available as a hybrid telework workweek. It operates in a professional office environment with generally low-to-moderate noise and routine use of standard office equipment. The role involves contact with school system personnel, external funding agencies, and community members; light physical work of up to ten pounds of force; and frequent driving. The position requires a master's degree in educational administration, supervision, or curriculum development; eight years of successful principal experience at two different schools; a qualifying North Carolina educator license or eligibility; and a valid North Carolina motor vehicle operator's license. A doctoral degree in an applicable education field is preferred. The position is exempt and eligible for an employment contract, with contract terms established by the Superintendent or Board of Education.

Requirements

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational administration, supervision, or curriculum development.
Eight years of successful experience as a principal at two different schools.
Demonstrated success working with high-needs populations.
Demonstrated success planning and implementing systems to establish, track, and evaluate desired outcomes, including use of quantitative and qualitative data.
Commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement, demonstrated through developing and implementing successful K–12 instructional programs and selecting, training, and evaluating staff.
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License for Superintendent, Principal, or Curriculum Instructional Specialist.
Hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license under North Carolina requirements.
Extensive knowledge of public-school administration principles and practices, including federal and state public-school laws and Wake County Board of Education policies and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of school operations, including site-based budgeting.
Knowledge of research and current trends in public-school education.
Exceptional conceptual, analytical, organizational, and management skills.
Extensive knowledge of data analysis and statistical control techniques used to assess and improve program quality and effectiveness.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, using varied communication techniques and tools to support information flow, collaboration, and feedback.
Ability to provide effective leadership for a large and diverse staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, teachers, support staff, advocacy groups, and community members, including expertise in consensus building.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in education administration, supervision, or curriculum development.

Responsibilities

Account for overall student achievement in assigned schools and monitor and assess student achievement at each school.
Maintain a visible presence in schools and the community, overseeing school operations and employee effectiveness.
Review, evaluate, approve, and implement school improvement plans; assess progress through formative and summative evaluations; and recommend strategies to improve achievement and close disparities.
Coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and materials, and address schools' instructional needs.
Review proposals for new educational or administrative programs, support approved programs, and disseminate and review research and data on school effectiveness.
Supervise and lead principals, provide support and administrative oversight, evaluate principal performance, and coordinate training for school-based administrators.
Respond to student management concerns and requests; serve as the Superintendent's designee in student grievance or due process procedures when needed; and address parental concerns unresolved at the school level.
Act as a liaison with parents, parent groups, civic and community organizations, and other stakeholders; communicate community feedback and promote community involvement.
Promote equity in services, staffing, and student outcomes; recognize multicultural needs; and assist principals in developing competent staff that reflect Wake County's cultural and ethnic diversity.
Support communication and coordination among schools and regions, disseminate applicable policies and regulations, and ensure implementation of WCPSS policies and compliance with state and federal mandates.
Manage screening and recommendations for principals and assigned Central Services office staff; evaluate staff; coordinate employee investigations; identify promotion candidates; and oversee other human-resource matters.
Collaborate with educational leaders on work groups, committees, and teams; maintain relationships with government agencies and professional groups; and serve on advisory boards as needed.
Participate in district-wide budget development with the Deputy Superintendent for School Performance, oversee school budget preparation, monitor fund administration, and allocate discretionary school resources.
Maintain timely and accurate information and be accountable for the quality of information maintained by supervised staff.
Advise the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent for Academic Advancement about critical school issues and incidents.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent for Academic Advancement.