The person selected for this "at-will", licensed administrative position will serve as an Academic Manager in the Instruction Unit.  The person selected for this position is directly responsible to the designated Associate Superintendent.

1. Serve as a line administrator to provide leadership to and supervision of K-12 principals in meeting the expectations of the Clark County School District and the area.
2. Assist and provide instructional leadership to principals and other school administrators in raising student achievement and in reducing the achievement gap.
3. Provide leadership to principals in order to meet and/or exceed the federal and state requirements of No Child Left Behind, as well as assisting designated schools in meeting the requirements of Title I, special education, and second language students.
4. Participate with the associate superintendent, in the screening and interviewing process, to identify candidates for selection as school or area administrators.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of professional staff development for area administrators.  Maintain related data and records to provide reports to meet federal/state/District/area accountability requirements. 
6. Assist principals with the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of School Improvement Plans (SIP) and Technical Assistance Plans; assist principals with the implementation of the Instructional Data Management System (IDMS).
7. Serve as a liaison with other departments/divisions, and communicate regularly to ensure maximum efficiency in the delivery of services to area schools.
8. Participate in area-level differentiated budget development to address area needs and goals, which are aligned with the Quality Assurance Framework.
9. Promote parent participation and provide responses to address parent/community issues.
10. Attend Board of School Trustees’ meetings, Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB) meetings, and other meetings, as required.
11. Perform other duties related to the position, as assigned.

1. Master’s degree.
2. Hold or be able to acquire Nevada school administrative endorsement.
3. Currently serving as a licensed administrator in the Clark County School District at Range 41 or higher.
4. Have previously demonstrated at least five (5) years of successful licensed teaching experience including at least two (2) years as a contracted administrator in an accredited K-12 public or private school or including at least two (2) years experience as a contracted administrator in a related position.
5. Present or previous successful experience as a school principal or assistant principal.
6. Present or previous experience with school accountability in terms of data analysis leading to systemic school improvement planning.
7. Successful performance in the position held at the time of application.

1. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
2. Ability to utilize and promote the use of participatory management techniques.
3. Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with students, parents, school and administrative personnel, and representatives of community organizations or agencies.
4. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with responsibilities of the position.
5. Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, professionalism, and personal appearance necessary for success as an administrator in the Clark County School District.
6. Possess a high degree of conflict management skills and utilize effective problem solving strategies; possess effective collaborative and interpersonal skills.
7. Possess effective skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
8. High level of self-confidence, initiative, self-direction, and motivation.
9. Capable of diplomacy, judgment, leadership, problem solving, and accountability.
10. Strong collaborative leadership style.
11. Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the various cultural and ethnic groups of the school community and to the needs of students and staff with handicapping conditions.
12. Demonstrate creativity in positive leadership.

This is a twelve-month "at-will" position with placement at Range 46 ($89,304-$119,604) of the Unified Administrative Salary Schedule.  Placement will be made in accordance with Clark County School District Administrative Regulation 4291 (Placement and Advancement on the Administrative Salary Schedule).

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 17, 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. 

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Clark County School District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of sex, age, race, creed, disability, or national origin. 

2009-11-02