EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 

• Provide leadership in development and improvement of educational program; interpret the curriculum and assist principals in the supervision of instruction
• Implement quality instruction in all classrooms in the District
• Coordinates the activities of all personnel assigned to the Instructional Division
• Directs in-service education for certificated personnel and others working directly with students in the classroom
• Supervises the preparation of materials for all educational and pupil service publications
• At the direction of the Superintendent, participates in the formation of recommendations for Board Policy
• Acts for the Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent
• Serves as an advisor to the superintendent and District personnel in matters pertaining to the various aspects of curriculum and instruction design and delivery systems.
• Provides leadership and expertise in assessing, identifying, formulating, and implementing the District educational goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership in the development of processes, strategies and feasibility planning to ensure the necessary human and monetary resources are appropriately utilized in order to achieve the District planned results.
• Plans, organizes, develops and implements the instructional service goals and objectives, and establishes communication feedback systems and processes for monitoring and auditing functions and activities to ensure that priorities are pursued.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and assesses the District’s progress toward the achievement of master educational planning goals and objectives.
• Plans, organizes and directs the District curriculum, and instruction design and development programs, instructional delivery systems, and the strategies and techniques for achieving optimal educational and instructional results.
• Provides leadership, support, and guidance to staff, district personnel and members of the educational community to effect thorough and complete communication relative to the educational design and delivery process, and to ensure that community advisory groups have had an opportunity to participate in educational assessment and evaluation processes.
• Plans, organizes, and directs research and development activities, including research and development, and the planning and forecasting of future instructional service programs.
• Reviews, audits, observes, monitors, and assesses the performance of management and resource personnel responsible for the various instructional service units.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the preparation of a variety of management reports in order to ensure thorough, complete, and effective communication and information systems.
• Plans, organizes, and implements instructional services budget planning guidelines and expenditure control strategies.
• Plans, develops, and conducts public and community relations programs pertaining to instructional programs functions and activities.
• Provides leadership and expertise in forming, guiding, and advising District advisory committees and groups.
• Maintains knowledge of current laws, research and procedures in areas related to the Education Services Department, and provides the Governing Board, administrative staff, employees and other interested parties with related information.
• Maintains expertise in curriculum development and remains knowledgeable about current practices, and trends through ongoing training, course work, and participating in workshops, in-service and conferences.
• Maintains responsibility for planning, coordinating and ensuring that all curriculum programs are carried to completion.
• Provides advice, consultation, and assistance to the professional staff in the development and execution of effective instructional methods and programs.
• Provides leadership in the development of instructional standards including proficiency of students.
• Supervises the adoption and ordering of new district textbooks including the organizing of instructional materials committees in accordance with district policy.
• Supervises the district-wide programs including library/media services, gifted education, testing and evaluation, limited English proficiency education, state and federal projects, and grant projects.
• Supervises the district’s Child Development Programs.
• Assumes additional responsibilities, tasks and duties as may be determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee

EDUCATION

• Applicable credentials: Valid California Administrative Credential and Masters Degree
• Credential requirement to be supplemented by eight years of progressively responsible experience in school administration or other equivalent educational administrative experience.

About Saugus Union School District

The Saugus Union School District is located in Santa Clarita Valley in Northern Los Angeles County. Currently, we have approximately 9,117 students attending 15 schools. All of our schools offer a preschool program, with approximately 275 special education and general education preschool students enrolled district wide. We care about each student and are dedicated to providing an education that allows all of our students to succeed. We proudly offer a challenging academic curriculum supplemented with a variety of extracurricular programs and services that enhance the student learning experience. • High Academic Standards • Before/After-School Program • Inside/Outside Learning Discovery Center • Child Development Program • Leadership Education • Gifted & Talented Education Program • Music, Visual, and Fine Arts Focus • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program • Title I Services • Dual Language Immersion Program • English Language Development MISSION STATEMENT The Saugus Union School District in partnership with the home and community, is committed to excellence in elementary education. VISION Academic and personal success for every child. CORE VALUES Respect • Integrity • Learning • Teamwork • Enthusiasm

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