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Form of workJob Description:
Harlem Public Schools is extending the search for Superintendent for the 2023-24 school year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serves as chief executive officer of the school system.
Has general supervision of all schools of the District and the personnel employed by the District.
Reviews policies with Board on an ongoing basis, making recommendations for additions, deletions, or revisions as deemed necessary.
Develops and recommends courses of instruction to the Board.
Bring recommendations to the board for curriculum, reference, and library books and submits the selections to the Board for its approval.
Has general supervision of all pupils of the District and enforces compulsory attendance laws.
Responsible for reporting pupil attendance, absence, and enrollment of the District and other pupil information to the county superintendent.
Provides leadership, initiative, and technical guidance to the Board and to District personnel.
Serves as liaison between the community and the District.
Evaluates the effectiveness of all phases of school programs, including but not limited to curriculum, instruction, books, materials, equipment, supervision, administration, business procedures and school finance, personnel procedures, auxiliary services.
Keeps community informed of school activities by providing accurate and timely information through the media and by involvement in community activities.
Completes fair and accurate annual performance evaluation of principals and administrative staff and makes recommendation to Board for annual salary increases.
Makes recommendations to the Board, individually or in consultation with appropriate personnel, regarding employment, promotion, nonrenewal, or cessation of employment.
Analyzes financial condition of the District, presents District budgets, and proposes budget item priorities and long-range financial needs to maintain a financially sound District.
Establishes and prepares meeting agendas, presents items for consideration, and responds to inquiries of the Board.
Ensures compliance with appropriate state and federal constitutional and statutory rules and regulations.
Serves as resource and advisor to the Board during collective bargaining with the all bargaining units.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Able to speak on demand to large groups of people.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
- Able to express himself/herself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications.
- Able to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters.
- Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and general knowledge of issues and problems in all aspects of the District.
How to Apply:
District Application, Letter of Interest, Resume, Three Letters of Recommendation, Proper Montana Certification, Official Transcripts and Pass a Background Check.
Pick applications up at Harlem Public Schools Business Office or go to Harlem Schools Web page at www.harlem-hs.k12.mt.us .
