<p>Deputy Superintendent</p> <p>(Elementary)</p> <p>Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.</p> <p>Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.</p> <p>Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools.</p> <p>Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:</p> <ul> <li>Inclusiveness </li><li>Shared responsibility </li><li>Collaborative relationships </li><li>High expectations </li><li>Inspiring life-long learning </li></ul> <p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>The Deputy Superintendent reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. S/he oversees the operation of an assigned set of schools, and in collaboration with the other Deputy Superintendent of Schools will conduct the following activities:</p> <ul> <li>Review and revise the District Improvement Plan annually to accord with changing needs. </li><li>Enforce implementation and maintain documentation of the many action items in the Action Plan of the District Improvement Plan. </li><li>Coordinate the efforts of central office and school personnel toward achieving the Lynn Public Schools' District Improvement Plan. </li><li>Evaluate the performance of all assigned administrators. </li><li>Monitor instruction in assigned schools to ensure implementation of curricula and programs established to address the state frameworks. </li><li>Oversee all departments providing school support services. </li><li>Assist schools in implementing school turnaround strategies. </li><li>Develop plans/procedures and conduct activities to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, with particular attention to civil rights, special education, and bilingual education as well as to the Massachusetts Education Reform Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Among these many plans/procedures and activities are the following: </li><li>District-wide Communication from Superintendent </li><li>District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plans </li><li>District Curriculum Accommodation Plan </li><li>District Technology Plan </li><li>District Security Plan </li><li>District Professional Development Plan/Individual Professional Development Plans/PDP's </li><li>District Crisis Management Plan </li><li>District Student Success Plan/Individual Student Success Plan </li><li>District and School "Report Cards" </li><li>District communication with media outlets </li><li>District Notification to Parents on Teacher Qualifications </li><li>District and School Responsibilities:School Improvement, Corrective Action, Restructuring Curriculum, and Instruction Alignment (with the state Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, STEM, History and Social Science, Health, the Arts, and Foreign Languages). </li><li>Student Assessment and Data Analysis (including MCAS). </li><li>School Councils/School Support Teams </li><li>Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation </li><li>Panel Reviews </li><li>Coordinated Program Review/Other Program Audits </li><li>District and School Report Cards </li><li>Local Annual Review </li><li>Technical Assistance to Schools in Need of Improvement </li><li>Family and Community Involvement </li><li>Civil Rights compliance </li><li>Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Massachusetts Certified as a Superintendent. </li><li>Doctorate strongly preferred. </li><li>Five years of successful teaching experience in urban schools. </li><li>Five years of successful administrative experience in urban schools. </li><li>Urban experience as a principal or as a Central Office Administrator required. </li><li>Experience in the Elementatry level required. </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Superintendent to develop and implement strategic initiatives that address the unique needs of our urban student population, focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is an extension of the Strategic Plan to begin in the school year 2024-2025 through 2028-2029. </li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with various stakeholders and community partners, including community leaders, parents, and advocacy groups, to ensure open communication and a shared commitment to student success. </li><li>Policy Development: Work closely with the Superintendent to analyze and develop policies that promote an inclusive and supportive educational environment, aligning with the district's goals and addressing the specific challenges of a large urban setting. </li><li>Administrative Procedures: Coordinate and support the development of administrative procedures in manuals and handbooks that provide clarity to LPS policy in all departments. </li><li>Resource Management: Advise on the efficient allocation of resources, including budgetary planning, to support educational programs and services that meet the diverse needs of our students. </li><li>Community Outreach: Lead initiatives to engage the community in supporting educational objectives, building partnerships that enhance opportunities for students, and addressing community concerns. </li><li>Equity and Inclusion: Champion initiatives that promote equity and inclusion, ensuring that district policies and practices actively support the success of all students, especially those with high needs. </li><li>Crisis Management: Collaborate with the Superintendent to develop and implement crisis response plans, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff. </li><li>Data Analysis: Collaborate with the DAAT (Data, Assessment & Accountability Team) department to use data to assess the effectiveness of educational programs, identify areas for improvement, and advise the Superintendent to make informed decisions that positively impact student outcomes. </li><li>Communication: Facilitate communication between the Superintendent and other stakeholders, including executive leadership, unions, administrators, and external partners. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <ul> <li>This is a 12-month position. </li><li>The nature of this position requires hours beyond the regular school day. The person filling this position will prioritize completing the necessary tasks and set hours accordingly. </li></ul> <p>BASE SALARY: To Be Determined</p> <p>BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.</p> <p>An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).</p> <p>All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Policy</p> <p>It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race, when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.</p>