The Rapid City Area School District is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Superintendent who is certified in South Dakota or is eligible to become certified and holds an Advanced Degree in Educational Administration or similar field. Doctorate degree is preferred.

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services administers the district’s elementary and secondary education programs and serves as district authority in the absence of the superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

A. Function as the “Chief of Staff” to the Superintendent, substantially and efficiently assisting the Superintendent in the effective coordination of the District’s overall operations and activities; provides leadership for the implementation and monitoring of services; supports the assessment and tracking of progress towards goal achievement and strategic plan implementation to accomplish District objectives and improve student learning.

B. Serve as the instructional leader for creating and providing professional learning to develop the leadership capacity of all building level administrators and administrator interns.

C. Supervise the operational activities of building principals/leaders in developing and implementing school operational procedures that assess effective and efficient building operations.

D. Provide oversight of athletics and activities and meet regularly with ADs.

E. Provide leadership for all processes to ensure the district adheres to national, state, and district guidelines.

F. Research and respond to inquiries from school administrators concerning building-based issues.

G. Create and monitor the Educational Services budget.

H. Participate in the Enrollment Committee in the development and implementation of district policies including school assignment, school boundaries, and student transfers in collaboration with the appropriate senior leadership team members.

I. Manage special assignments and provide effective intervention in complex situations. Initiates and leads principals and central office administrators in analyzing specific issues or problems and in developing strategies and recommendations to effectively address them.

J. Conduct performance reviews of supervised staff. Provide oversight for evaluations of assistant principals and athletic directors.

K. Coordinate with the senior leadership team to assure the central office departments are meeting principals’ needs.

L. Provide leadership and support to the Superintendent’s direct reports to ensure District’s strategic goals and strategies are met.

M. Analyzes, interprets and provides recommendations to the Superintendent concerning District issues and other matters.

N. Coordinates the dissemination of information, policies, regulations, procedures, and reports to school administrators.

O. Plan and facilitate monthly principal meetings and meet with principals regularly.

P. Maintain a high level of competence in the field of education and remain current in issues related to areas of responsibility.

Q. Coordinate staffing needs and assignments in collaboration with building administrators, program directors, and the Director of Human Resources.

R. Supervise and coordinate student discipline, suspension, and expulsion programs.

S. Provide the leadership for and/or work with the appropriate designees regarding issues concerning harassment and public complaints; and provide support and mediation, if needed, in resolving parent-school matters.

T. Coordinate facility, equipment and supply needs with all building administrators and the Director of Business and Support Services.

U. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Applications will only be accepted by going to our RCAS website (www.rcas.org) and applying through our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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