The person selected for this at-will, licensed administrative position will be responsible and accountable for leading, managing, and supervising the curriculum, instruction, and support activities and functions of the Clark County School District.  The departments in this division include K-12 Literacy; K-12 Math, Science, and Instructional Technology; Career and Technical Education; Guidance and Counseling; Student Athletics and Activities; Fine Arts; Physical Education; and Safe and Drug-Free Schools.  In fulfilling the goals and mission of the Curriculum and Professional Development Division, the person selected for this position will provide vision, leadership, and direction to approximately 150 administrators, licensed employees and project facilitators, and support staff employees within the division.

The Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Professional Development, is directly responsible to the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, Clark County School District.  The essential functions of the position include the following:    

1. Provides leadership District-wide for K-12 instruction, curriculum, student support activities, and professional development initiatives and programs.
2. Understand and utilize data collection and analysis for planning, including the use of technology systems. 
3. Provide programming and support for increasing student achievement.
4. Implement curricular design, standards, and benchmarks that support student achievement of grade-level standards.
5. Lead District-wide changes in policies to enhance services for students.
6. Develop and implement division/department policies and procedures.
7. Work with federal, state, service area, and school personnel in developing and implementing programs.
8. Supervise and evaluate programs and staff.
9. Interacte with District and service area administration, schools, parents, and community-based agencies.
10. Overseee the development and administration of the annual budget for the division.
11. Serve as a District representative and assume responsibility at local, state, and national meetings, governmental hearings, and events pertaining to areas within the division. 
12. Write, acquire, and implement grants.
13. Provide technical expertise and assistance to others both throughout and outside the District.
14. Oversee personnel, division operations, and budgeting, and encourage parent and community involvement in District-level curriculum, instruction, and support activities, processes, and initiatives.
15. Conduct policy analysis and policy development related to curriculum and professional development and student support activities.
16. Communicate and implement applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
17. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
18. Exemplify integrity, candor, and high ethical conduct.
19. Implement the District’s vision of continuous review and improvement of processes and procedures throughout the division.
20. Implement the District’s vision of exceptional customer service in support of student achievement throughout the division.
21. Establish and maintain collaboration with other agencies that provide professional development services for the District.
22. Develop and implement activities with higher education officials to expand and maintain educational programs.
23. Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet in establishing program goals and direction in accordance with the District’s policies, regulations, procedures, and standards.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Master’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
2. Hold or be able to acquire appropriate Nevada school administrative license.
3. Demonstrated five (5) years of successful licensed teaching experience and four (4) years as a contracted administrator in an accredited K-12 public or private school district. 

1. Possess strong communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
2. Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stamina commensurate with the responsibilities and expectations of the position.
3. Possess an understanding of federal and state legislation and District policies related to academic content, achievement standards, and instructional support programs and activities
4. Possess a high level of self-confidence, initiative, self-direction, and motivation.
5. Capable of diplomacy, judgment, problem solving, and accountability.
6. Demonstrate strong, collaborative leadership.
7. Demonstrate creativity in positive leadership.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Persons interested in the position and who meet the minimum qualifications should submit the required application through our web page at www.ccsd.net/jobs, no later than 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 10, 2009.  Applicants will be considered upon receipt of a complete, signed application, a letter of application, a complete set of college transcripts and a current resume. These required documents are to be submitted to Administrative Personnel, 2832 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121, within five (5) days of submitting the completed on-line application. Current and previous employers will be contacted for references, and applicants for this position are subject to a thorough background investigation. Please direct all questions to Administrative Personnel at (702)799-5484. Internet applications may be accessed at the Clark County School District Education Center, 2832 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Interested applicants may also contact their local public libraries for information regarding Internet access in their area. 

2009-10-27