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SUPERINTENDENT

DIRECTORS/MANAGERS/
COORDINATORS

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction PreK-12
Henrico, VA

Henrico County is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program.
Henrico is a suburban community bordering the city of Richmond. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the
scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Six major colleges or universities are within a 60-mile radius.
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
PURPOSE: Serves as the administrator in the school division for all instructional programs (Elementary, Secondary, Research and
Planning, and Career and Technical Education). The incumbent administers all policies and regulations of the Henrico County School
Board and the Virginia State Department of Education pertaining to curriculum and instruction, and oversees the development and
maintenance of high quality by maintaining a high degree of awareness of instructional program status at all departmental levels. Engages to
ensure a quality instructional program includes meetings with other school division executives, frequent personal visits to the schools, the
acquisition of instructional program evaluation data for review, analysis, counseling, and guidance to instructional division personnel.
Communicates with the State Department of Education, the Division Leadership Team, directors, specialists, and school principals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Supervises the Directors of Elementary Education, the Directors of Secondary Education, the Director of Career and Technical
Education and the Director of Research and Planning
- Provides leadership in administering the overall policies affecting the professional staff in areas relating to curriculum, instruction, and
learning
- Provides leadership in the development of a philosophy toward teaching and learning which is in keeping with the established goals of
the school system as determined by the County School Board of Henrico County and the Superintendent
- Works with staff members in coordinating and implementing curriculum offerings throughout the system in harmony with the
accepted philosophy and goals of the School Board
- Represents the Superintendent in his absence
- Works with the Department of Research and Planning in the determination of techniques and the production of such instruments as
will be needed for the evaluation of the instructional program in the school system
- Accepts responsibility for the preparation and coordination for the part of the annual financial plan related to elementary,
secondary, technical education, and special education
- Administers the instructional program for the school division
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Postgraduate Professional Certificate. Five years successful experience in teaching and
administration and/or supervision. Demonstrated leadership qualities and management skills. Doctorate degree in education
with concentration in school administration, supervision and curriculum preferred. Extensive knowledge of School Board
policies relating to all aspects of the instructional program and school personnel, Virginia State Department rules and
regulations affecting all aspects of the instructional program and applicable federal regulations is required. Awareness of
accreditation standards, curriculum and instructional theory and practices, management principles, financial planning,
management information systems and leadership techniques is essential. Skills and abilities needed include managerial,
observational, communications and leadership or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide
the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Please apply by visiting our website at http://henricoschools.us/careers/and apply to IRC#80433. Please ensure that you
submit your resume, transcripts, teaching license, any assessment scores, and three references which are officially signed and
dated within the last twelve months. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted at that time.

Raise Your Hand Texas®
Founded in 2006, Raise Your Hand Texas advances public
education through innovative leadership and advocacy
for Texas's 5.2 million students. Raise Your Hand® invests in
research, programs, and advocacy in pursuit of a high-quality
education for all Texas students.
For more information, visit www.raiseyourhandtexas.org.

Position:
The leader of Raise Your Hand will have overall operational and
strategic responsibility for staff, programs, research, advocacy,
and execution of its mission.

Responsibilities:
* Coach, develop, and lead Raise Your Hand's leadership team.
* Actively engage Raise Your Hand policy committee,
advisors, alumni (principals who have received professional
development at Harvard and Rice through Raise Your Hand),
educational leaders, and partner organizations.
* Develop systems and evaluation metrics to measure
program success.
* Effectively communicate with legislators, community leaders,
professional educators, and other constituents.
* Manage our communications team to include website, video,
and print publications to promulgate the organization's
positions and activities.
* Design a strategic plan to build partnerships with the goal
of strengthening the statewide commitment to high quality
public education.
* Develop a financial plan and manage our $10 million budget.

Qualifications:
* Preferably an advanced degree, ideally an MBA, or other
related masters, Ph.D. or Ed.D., with at least 5 years of
senior management experience; track record of effectively
leading a regional or statewide organization to exceptional
recognized achievement.
* Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse
groups of people.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in education
and/or public policy.
* Broad contacts across Texas.
* Excellence in organizational and leadership management.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including
public speaking.
* Thought leader in a changing and complex education
environment.
* Someone who has the ability and passion to influence
the public, legislators, community leaders, parents,
school boards, and educators to make a difference for all
Texas students.

TOP SCHOOL JOBS's CAREER CORNER BLOG

Make Yourself Available
Our previous two posts focused on how to make a positive
presence that strikes a professional tone upon introduction.
The final two posts this month will share tips on how to continue to build and maintain your professional persona as you
progress with your student teaching and gain more experience in the field.
As you become more knowledgeable about the current
school environment you are in, you should feel comfortable
finding a place where you can contribute more of your time
to the community.
* Arrive at school early and help get ready for the day.
* Spend part of your break helping a student who needs extra
support with their work.
* Stay after school to help a sports team or club, or assist at a
weekend activity/event.
* Ask your cooperating teacher for 15 minutes each week to
talk about your experiences and ask for their reflections, as
they have been in your shoes themselves. Make the most of

the people and resources you have around you. If these resources are scarce, think about where you can contribute to
make the most of your experience.
* Help the PTA coordinate a clothing, food, or book drive to
help local families or an organization important to the
school community.
Showing that you are invested in your students by making
yourself available beyond the required work time goes a long
way in building relationships within your community and building your reputation as a caring, committed professional who
wants to make a difference in the lives of their students.
Can you ask for a better endorsement of your teacher candidacy than this?
To read more blog posts, visit http://blogs.edweek.org/topschooljobs/careers
The opinions expressed are strictly those of the author and do
not reflect the opinions or endorsement of Editorial Projects in
Education.

Interested candidates must include
a letter of interest along with a resumé.

Contact Information:
E-mail: leadersearch@ryht.org
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled - Apply Immediately

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