JOB TITLE: General Supervisor	LOCATION: Central Office
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent, Instruction	PAY GRADE: Supervisor
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides leadership and supervision for curriculum and instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Fine Arts (art, music), and Family Life, including budget preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Provides leadership, organizes inservices/staff development, coordinates activities and facilitates communication among schools and staff members in order to meet the Virginia Standards of Learning and local division requirements in the content areas of science, social studies, art, music, and family life;
• Assists in the preparation of the division and individual school budgets for science, social studies, art, music, and family life;
• Establishes and supervises procedures for care, maintenance, inventory and purchase of equipment and materials (as assigned) in accordance with local, state and federal policies;
• Serves as the division’s lead person in working with appropriate providers of educational resources in promoting instruction in assigned content areas;
• Serves as central office contact for middle school principals;
• Serves as division contact for lead teachers in science, social studies, music, art and family life;
• Plans and coordinates curriculum development, textbook adoptions, and related staff training in content areas of responsibility;
• Attends school board meetings and prepares such reports, as requested by the Assistant Superintendent;
• Stays informed of current educational trends and programs for division schools;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates ability and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community. The ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, and parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a supervisor/administrator. Successful experience in public education as a teacher and/or administrator is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions and schools throughout the division. Frequent operation office equipment is required. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: central office schools within the division, and classrooms. Walking, stooping, standing, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required.

EVALUATION

The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01