Assistant Superintendent

Job purpose

Assist the superintendent in assigned areas of the operation and running of the school and manage the support staff in order to support a positive Christian school environment.  Assist the superintendent in overseeing that appropriate instruction is occurring at a school-wide level  in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop their academic potential and grow spiritually. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee Support Staff personnel i.e. library staff, IT staff, activities coordinator, Spiritual Life, etc.
• Oversee school-wide achievement testing and other testing such as PSAT and Advanced Placement (AP)
• Coordinate Crisis Management
• Ensure the continued, ongoing upkeep of documents and evidences for accreditation
• Co-chair/Chair the School Improvement Committee
• Assist the Superintendent in planning and providing appropriate staff development opportunities
• Assist in recruitment of new North American staff
• Assist the Superintendent in other areas where deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
• Oversee housing for North American staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Education Administration
• Skills, abilities, and other characteristics such as personal characteristics
  • One who listens to the staff concerning the needs of the institution. 
  • One who has the vision to see that Academia Los Pinares must first be an institution that teaches the students to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. 
  • One who has the ability to recognize the work that his fellow workers do without discrimination of persons. 
  • One who is ready to give help to everyone for the benefit of the institution. 
  • One who views his work as a ministry and not only as a means of making money. 
  • One who makes decisions without manipulating others. 
  • One who knows how to delegate responsibilities and has confidence in those under him. 
  • One who respects lines of authority and the roles of his co-workers. 
  • One who is honest, loyal and transparent with the institution and its personnel. 
  • One who is discreet and respects the dignity of his co workers applying ethical principles in his interactions with them. 
  • One who is capable and willing to accept suggestions and constructive criticism. 
  • One who is not authoritarian and fails to consult others in decision making. 
  • One who is loyal and respects the authority of the board of directors and works closely with it. 
  • One who is able to relate well to the parents and community on behalf of the school.
  • One who maintains a good Christian testimony. 
• ACSI Certification
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college (accrediting agency must be approved by the USBOE)
  • 33 hours in education with 6 semester hours being in graduate level educational administration and student teaching at the elementary and secondary level
  • 10 semester hours or 30 CEU’s of biblical studies
  • ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school education
• Experience: At least 10 years of educational experience including teaching and administration.

Working conditions

This is an “on call” position that requires much seat time, lots of travel, the ability to work well with all people and all facets of the school as well as those outside of the school. Bilingual ability is a must.

Physical requirements

Our school is located on a mountain at 5500 feet of elevation. We do have sidewalks, but the terrain can be rocky and depending on the year muddy. It can be a steep climb from one building to the next. Our environment is not considerate of those with physical or health ailments. Being located in a heavily forested area also gives us a potential throughout the year for high pollen counts and pollution rates.

Direct reports

Business Administrator, Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, and all Support Staff positions