Meskwaki Settlement School Superintendent

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama Township (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa's Meskwaki Settlement School seeks a Superintendent to lead MSS, align operations with Tribal policies, and ensure day-to-day administration and compliance with grant terms.

The Superintendent will implement strategic plans, manage budgets, supervise principals and staff, communicate with Tribal Council and external agencies, and foster strong community relations while advancing student achievement and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires Superintendent Certificate and five years of government or school administration experience.
• Background check required by Public Law 101-630 and related acts.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Native American preference and experience with BIE/Tribal Grant School preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages MSS operations to support the School's mission, vision and goals within resources.
• Leads coordination with Tribal Council, leadership and outside agencies; communicates with families and community.
• Oversees budgeting processes, cost control and allocation of resources; prepares annual budget requests.
• Supervises Principals and staff; hiring, evaluation and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensures compliance with Tribal policies, federal laws and state laws related to BIE/Tribal Grant School.
• Represents MSS to the Tribal Community, government agencies and public entities.
• Oversees facilities, safety, and school property operations; monitors and improves procedures.
• Leads development and implementation of school goals and strategic plans.

Education

Superintendent Certificate

Job description

Superintendent

Meskwaki Settlement School

Serves as a leader by supporting the vision and mission, of the Meskwaki Settlement
School (MSS). Determines the internal organization of the Tribal grant school based on approved Tribal policies and procedures. Is responsible for the day-to-day operation of MSS and compliance with all grant and contracts. This position is a spokesperson for the school to Tribal Community and outside agencies. Oversees the preparation of the annual school budgets for Tribal Council review and administers and/or designates the administration of the approved budgets. Supervises the Principals and non-instructional staff, including, the hiring, evaluation and dismissal of assigned staff. Ability to effectively communicate concerns to Supervisor as appropriate. Ensures compliance with directives of Leadership including Tribal Council, School Officials, and Bureau of Indian Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages MSS operations to support the School's mission, vision and achieves goals within available resources; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Understands, responds to, and influences the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context affecting the students of MSS. Acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner collaborates with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Promotes the success and reports regularly through measureable, definable and understandable data, the academic performance and achievement of all students; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for reports to Leadership and outside agencies; as well as coordinating MSS activities with other programs and agencies.

Exercises and is accountable for MSS budget, scope of work and related development, approval and implementation responsibilities according to the Tribe's Administrative Policies and Procedures.

Responsible for the delegation of budget spending authority to subordinate staff for which this position retains accountability, performing cost control activities; monitors program revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual program budget requests; assures effective, efficient and allowable use of budgeted funds; personnel, materials, facilities, and time.

Actively participates in learning Tribal culture, languages, customs and traditions so that as an instructional leader he/she is able to lead and direct the School Administrative Team through the development and implementation of school goals and strategic plans

Provides advice to supervisors and other officials on MSS issues, programs, services, and plans/makes private and public presentations to the Tribal Council, other legislative bodies, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.

Responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures related to the Tribe.

Responsible for compliance with federal laws and applicable state laws related to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education.

Establishes and maintains effective culturally appropriate communications with the community, parents, students and the public regarding school programs, school policies, procedures and services; leads and secures parental and public involvement and support.

Determines work procedures, work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations based on compliance with Federal, State and Tribal rules, regulations and resolutions.

Supervises and evaluates personnel; serves as mentor to staff; observes and provides feedback regarding performance; works with staff to resolve problems; appoints, assigns, promotes, places on probation or dismisses assigned staff.

Oversees the operation and maintenance of the buildings, grounds and other school property; monitors safety and assures unsafe conditions are repaired.

Serves as a liaison between the Tribe and other tribes, government agencies and other public, schools or agencies, groups and associations regarding education issues.

Monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulations relating to education issues, and reports findings, trends and recommendations to Leadership.

Oversees the preparation and administration of grant applications related to school programs; coordinates and manages professional service contracts

Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to encourage and inspire leadership and effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, and delegate tasks as well as define roles appropriately.

Ability to identify and analyze the key financial indicators needed to provide sound fiscal management of MSS resources.

Ability to act as an advocate for the staff and students.

Ability to develop an open, professional and collaborative working relationship with all staff, including teachers, administrators, support and classified staff.

Ability to present him/herself as an educational leader who can engender confidence and trust and be comfortable dealing with the varied high expectations of MSS.

Exceptional leadership skills.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Exceptional writing and computer skills, with at minimum an intermediate level user ability of the Microsoft Office Suite.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Superintendent Certificate,five (5) years of government or school administration experience which includes five (3) years of mid-management and supervisory experience over a major function or program.

Must pass background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630, Public Law 101-647 and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Native American preference and experience with BIE/Tribal Grant School preferred.

SALARY:

$57,844 - $94,619

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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