Company Information
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Company Name: Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Website: https://asdb.az.gov/

Job Information
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Job Title: Assistant Superintendent Curriculum 
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 07/01/2022
Job Description:
CLASS SUMMARY:
 
Agency - Serves as a liaison between ASDB, public school districts, and other
local community organizations. There are regular interactions with local
district administrators, which involve extensive travel across the state.
Develops and monitors instructional budget, including but not limited to,
state appropriation, federal funds, and competitive grants and make the most
efficient utilization of resources available in providing the maximum
instructional benefit to all students. Develops regulations, procedures, and
plans which reflect ASDB policy and provide maximum efficiency to support the
educational program. Must remain informed of changes and development in the
profession by attending seminars, trainings, and conference. Serves as a
member of the Superintendent's administrative team. In the absence of the
Superintendent, or at the direction of the Superintendent or the Board of
Directors, fulfills the duties of the Superintendent. Leadership - Provides
leadership in developing, evaluating and implementing educational and
instructional services in compliance with established local, state, and
federal guidelines. Maintains open lines of communication and collaborative
relationships with staff, parents. and community. Responds to all
correspondence in a timely manner and prepare and disseminate reports
required by the Superintendent. Interprets, implements, and enforces agency
policy and administrative regulations. Personnel - Participates with the
Human Resources Administration in the selection of quality instructional
faculty. Hire, schedule, train, discipline, and evaluate staff. Maintains
formal evaluation procedures. Promotes and participates in teacher learning
and development. Supervises in compliance with agency policies all staff for
which he/she has a responsibility. Student Achievement - Responsible for all
academic instruction and student progress, meeting state academic standards.
Evaluates curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their
effectiveness and efficiency. Provides assistance to the Principals and
Regional Directors as primary evaluators to link evaluation with continuous
improvement to instruction. Works with principals, directors and coordinators
to develop plans for assessing and monitoring the progress of students.
Establishes goals and expectations for teaching and learning. Maintains a
learning environment that encourages an appreciation of cultural and ethnic
diversity. Keeps abreast of current research and considers the implementation
of innovative strategies and programs which benefit students. Position
involves consistent travel and regular overnight stays will occur and will be
responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties
that occur from time to time.
 
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, school
administration, and project management.
Demonstrated experience in creating, organizing, and supervising
instructional programs.
Advanced ASL skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of
hearing.
Proficient Braille if working with students/staff who are blind or visually
impaired.
 
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance
Card as position requires by policy or Statute
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel
that drive on State business
Master's Degree in Education with significant academic preparation in
curriculum and instruction.
Appropriate Arizona administrative certification.
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:

Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
Agency hiring practices and procedures.
Standards and researched based instruction.
State and federal laws, regulations, and legislation that impacts ASDB.
Principles and practices of school administration and current educational
trends.
Arizona Department of Education rules and regulations governing certification
requirements.
Arizona Department of Education plans and procedures for schools.
 
DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:

Monitor and assess performance
Assess judgment and make decisions
Prepare comprehensive reports
Operate standard office equipment including a variety of software
applications.
Instruction and training methods to include Beyond Textbooks, Essential
Elements of Instruction, and Teacher Evaluation
Plan, organize, and manage time efficiently
Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
Analyze administrative problems and develop courses of action
Produce clear and concise reports
Plan training sessions and in-services
Communicate with all levels throughout the agency



Requirements:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, school
administration, and project management.
Demonstrated experience in creating, organizing, and supervising
instructional programs.
Advanced ASL skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of
hearing.
Proficient Braille if working with students/staff who are blind or visually
impaired.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance
Card as position requires by policy or Statute
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel
that drive on State business
Master's Degree in Education with significant academic preparation in
curriculum and instruction.
Appropriate Arizona administrative certification.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Assistant Superintendent Curriculum 
URL: https://www.applitrack.com/asdb/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2456


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Transcript, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.applitrack.com/asdb/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2456