Substitute Administrator - Academic Services

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools seeks a Substitute Administrator in Academic Services to lead as an academic and administrative executive for a school. The role oversees curriculum alignment with district goals, supervises staff, and ensures instructional quality and student achievement.

The position is hourly and non-contract, with responsibilities including budget oversight, staff development, and collaboration with central and school-level leadership to drive school improvement and equity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• 1+ year of experience as an assistant principal or principal with supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Principal License or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies.
• Supervisory skills to manage daily operations and administration.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of staff, students and public.
• Ability to handle problems tactfully and respectfully.
• Computer skills to maintain records, documents and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical ability to develop action plans for issues.
• Budgeting and expenditure monitoring experience.
• Demonstrated leadership as a team leader and member.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day activities of building staff, including hiring, training, counseling and evaluating.
• Supervises delivery of academic instruction aligned with goals.
• Guides selection of professional development materials for educators.
• Collaborates with Area Superintendent on partnerships for educator development.
• Supervise admin staff and provide guidance to staff on instruction.
• Promotes curriculum and instruction improvements within the building.
• Monitors student achievement and progress toward goals.
• Leads development and execution of the school's ASIP plan.
• Oversees master schedule, class scheduling, and budget management.

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Substitute Administrator - Academic Services

Job Description

TITLE: Substitute Administrator

JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO: Area Superintendent or Principal

DEPARTMENT: Academic Services

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a non-contract position that is open to external candidates at the hourly rate of $46.04/hr. An individual in this position could provide support to our schools as either a principal or an assistant principal. They will provide strategic direction and oversee the execution of all plans and activities of the district's curriculum ensuring student learning experiences are consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the district. They will serve as the academic and administrative leader of assigned elementary, middle, or high school.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the day-to-day activities of building staff. Duties include hiring, training, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and when necessary, disciplining and/or discharging staff.
• Supervises the delivery of academic instruction ensuring learning experiences consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the building and district.
• Guides the selection of professional development materials to help support educators to deliver effective programs and services.
• Partners with Area Superintendent to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with higher education partners to ensure successful pre-service educator development opportunities in the district and related district educator professional development opportunities.
• Supervise admin staff.
• Provides guidance to staff who are engaged in student instruction.
• Promotes improvement of curriculum and instruction within the building.
• Monitors student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives of the building and district; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development and execution of the building's ASIP school improvement plan.
• Oversees development of the master schedule and class scheduling of students.
• Prepares and administers building budget(s). Oversees the procurement of books, supplies, materials, and equipment ensuring expenditures are within the approved budget(s).
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts staff development activities ensuring that instruction needs of the building are addressed.
• Monitors school building areas to ensure safe conditions and compliance with Federal, state, and local health and safety standards.
• Creates and promotes a positive and cooperative atmosphere that encourages and motivates students and staff; ensures rules are fairly and consistently administered.
• Monitors building compliance with related regulatory requirements and district standards; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Prepares and manages assigned educator professional development budget(s).
• Supports implementation of the buildings after school activities and events by attending activities/events and ensuring acceptable student behavior at all school sanctioned/sponsored activities/events.
• Oversees the maintenance of accurate personnel, student, and fiscal records; protects confidentiality of information.
• Prepares or oversees completion of required documentation and reports.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with central office administrators, building staff, students, parents, and others; articulates and promotes the philosophy and mission of the building.
• Promotes positive school-community relations by clearly communicating school messages to parents and members of the community, responding to parental and community inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, and maintaining visibility with students, parents, and the community.
• Resolves problems, situations or issues in a collaborative, tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and facilitates on-going development opportunities that align with district strategies and objectives
• Participates on district-wide committees as assigned; performs related tasks.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in high school curriculum, instruction and building administration. Recommends and implements changes to operations and instructional strategies as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Minimum of one or more years of experience as an assistant principal, or principal including supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Principal License or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills to effectively manage the daily operations and administration of assigned function(s).
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Computer skills necessary to maintain various departmental records, documents, and reports.
• Ability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
• Analytical ability to develop plans of action to address a variety of issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Mathematical aptitude necessary to develop an annual budget and monitor expenditures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.

Address: 3700 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43207