Qualifications: As set by law _G.S.115c-276 and Board Policy

Terms of Employment: Salary and length of employment to be agreed upon with the Lee County Board of Education

Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated annually in accordance with Board Policy 7421.

Supervises: All personnel of the Lee County School District

Nature of Work:

The superintendent provides organizational and instructional leadership in accordance with all Board policies and state and federal regulation and statutes.

Essential Job Functions:

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  Supervises staff to accomplish the mission of the school district.
• Works with the board to develop and apply board policies that define organizational expectations and develops procedures for implementing those policies.
• Establishes a comprehensive planning process that supports the development of a shared vision for the school district.
• Assesses factors affecting student achievement and facilitates changes to existing practices which support improvement of student achievement.
• Works with all individuals, groups, agencies, committees, and organizations to provide and maintain schools which are safe.
• Implements a comprehensive planning process that establishes budgetary priorities and effective allocation of resources to support the improvement of student achievement.
• Provides leadership in the development of the five year long range plan for student growth and achievement and long range capital improvement program.
• Oversees the development of personnel procedures that support the recruitment, employment, and retention of highly qualified certified and classified personnel.
• Plans and implements a systematic evaluation system including identification of strengths and weaknesses of employees, procedures for formal and informal feedback, and dismissal of ineffective employees.
• Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication between the schools and the community, building positive relationships with constituencies, and developing supportive coalitions.
• Works collaboratively with employees, families, and the broader community to acquire resources in response to the needs of the district’s diverse student population.
• Collaborates with school personnel and community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school district.
• Models personal integrity, and demonstrates high professional, moral, and ethical standards in all activities and interactions.