Archdiocese of New York / Department of Education

Regional Superintendent for Staten Island Catholic Elementary Schools

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Superintendent of Schools and provides educational leadership to the Catholic Schools in his/her respective region in collaboration with the Superintendent of Schools' staff and pastors of parish-based schools.

I. Catholic Identity

As the primary spiritual leader for his/her region of schools, the Regional Superintendent will monitor

and assess the Catholic Identity of every school as well as the quality of its programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Encourages school administration to promote/practice regular routine of prayer that includes Mass, daily prayer, seasonal devotions (i.e. Rosary, Stations of the Cross), and reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.
• Confirms principals and teachers are properly certified with either Level I and Level II Catechist Certification or have a Master's Degree in religious studies from a Catholic institution, as per the prescriptions of the union contract.
• Ensures all schools within the region participate in the annual Superintendent of Schools' Spirituality Day.

Core Competencies:

• Practicing Catholic
• Promote understanding of strong Catholic Identity and lived Gospel values.
• Promote collaboration and collegiality among school principals.

II. Instructional

As the primary instructional leader for his/her region of schools, the Regional Superintendent will monitor and assess the academic achievement of every school as well as the quality of its programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops an annual academic and professional development plan for the schools within the region based on the academic goals and priorities established by the Office of Teaching and Learning.
• Supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of the Instructional Specialists in attaining the academic goals of the region.
• Monitors principal's academic achievement goals, objectives, and long-range plans to ensure they are aligned with regional goals.
• Holds follow-up meetings with principals of high-need schools to review action plans and strategies, and conducts periodic visits to these schools.
• Monitors the protocol for school "walkthroughs," identifying key elements under evaluation, procedures for communicating / addressing areas of concern and documenting results.
• Makes announced and unannounced visits to all principals and conducts school walkthroughs to ensure effective instruction.
• Reviews all Data Day school-based "action plans" and progress reports generated by the schools during data day.
• Reviews the evaluation's summary reports for all principals and consults with each regarding his or her academic goals.
• Provides appropriate consultation and ongoing support for schools to maintain Archdiocesan recognized school accreditation status.
• Promotes schools in their region to become U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools.

Core Competencies:

• Data analysis skills to:
  • analyze and interpret data
  • make suggestions for improving the performance described by the data
• Curriculum development skills to:
  • Promote understanding of the core curriculum
  • Provide direction for staff developing its expertise in applying the core curriculum
  • Use high yield strategies
• Evaluation skills to:

• Monitor transfer of skills from presentations to classroom
• Provide (use) rubrics to examine progress

III. Leadership and Recruitment

As the primary leader for his/her region of schools, the Regional Superintendent will monitor and assess the leadership of every school as well as the quality of its programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the recruiting and formation of school principals.
• Collaborates on the design and essential elements of the New Principal Formation Program, new principal meetings, tri-annual visits, and the two semi-annual large principal meetings.
• Assists in mentoring at-risk principals by participating in monthly meetings to review progress, offering resources to support these principals, and counseling them out of their roles when necessary. Promotes compliance with the requirement that all principals obtain NYS Certification in Administration.
• Evaluates principals in accord with the Archdiocesan policy to determine leadership effectiveness and provide support to schools transitioning to new leadership.
• Recommends the discipline or termination of employment of principals to the Superintendent for consideration and action.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership skills to:
  • Work with the principals and other leaders at each school.
  • Promote confidence in those who will implement the suggestions developed from the data.
  • Create a change process (change is a process, not an event).

IV. Administrative

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as the Superintendent's representative with local public-school officials.
• Keeps the Superintendent informed of the condition of the region's educational system.
• Coordinates and plans, in conjunction with the Office of the Superintendent, Regional professional development offerings and the allocation of government resources to maximize the effectiveness of such programs.
• Promotes current and future strategic planning initiatives as they relate to further enhancing the Catholic Identity of the schools in his/her region.
• Works with the Regional Finance Manager, who is charged with the oversight of the region's business operations.
• Oversees the education staff in the Regional Office, including the Instructional Specialist, Director of Enrollment and Regional Superintendent Administrative Assistant. (Note: While the Instructional Specialist report directly to the Regional Superintendent, the Instructional Specialist receives administrative direction from the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. The Director of Enrollment receives direction from and reports to the Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance.
• Seeks to address complaints, comments, and concerns regarding the educational operations of the schools that cannot be addressed by the principal. Serves as mediator in conflict resolution at the schools between individuals from the various school constituencies.
• Supports the successful implementation of the Safe Environment
• Monitors the Regional Office budget.

Core Competencies:

• Gains cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Develops strategies and calendar to accomplish pivot points.
• Sets and reaches benchmark dates/progress.
• Must be able to travel to all schools within their region.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Education required
• School Building Leadership Certification required
• 5+ years as a principal in Catholic schools