POSITION: Superintendent of Schools

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Office of the Superintendent

REPORTS TO: County Executive

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: July 1, 2023

JOB CODE:78

UNION: Executive

CLASSIFICATION: Executive

GRADE:

POSITION SUMMARY:The Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with the Public School Laws of the State of Maryland, is responsible for and has commensurate authority to accomplish the fulfillment of the duties of this office.  The Superintendent of Schools may delegate to personnel of the Prince George’s County Public Schools appropriate portions of his/her responsibility together with proportionate authority for their fulfillment.  As the Superintendent of Schools and Treasurer of the Board of Education, he/she is responsible for the administration of the public schools in accordance with Board of Education policies, the Public School Law of Maryland and the Bylaws of the State Board of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps the Board of Education informed of the needs and accomplishments of the school system so that the Board can act wisely in the adoption of school policies and in consideration of his/her recommendations;

Exercises general administrative control over the school system;

Seeks to maintain and increase public interest in the schools and to improve educational conditions within the county;

Improves pupil skills in reading, mathematics and writing;

Maintains a productive and safe school environment;

Provides viable educational options for all children and youth;

Strengthens procedures for accountability and evaluation;

Improves student attendance;

Improves management skills at all levels;

Increases staff development and in-service training opportunities for all school system employees;

Forges a true partnership with parents and the wider community in the education of our children and youth;

Develops cooperative efforts with business and industry; and

Performs other duties as the Board may determine for the efficient and effective operation of the school system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough knowledge of the Public School Laws of the State of Maryland and Bylaws of the State Board of Education, and the policies of the Board of Education of Prince George’s County;

Stimulated by the challenge of planning, implementing and evaluating new approaches to the solution of educational problems;

Ability to communicate and interpret effectively the philosophy, the programs and the needs of the school system;

Ability to use computer technology in an administrative and educational setting;

Effective written and oral communication skills; and

Effective human relations skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Doctorate degree preferred with major in Educational Administration and/or education with considerable experience as a school administrator in increasingly responsible positions.   

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Eligible for Superintendent’s certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the operation of the school system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

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