Skill in effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication; coordinating and collaborating with federal, state,
regional and local organizations and departments to establish and execute responsibilities; administration and
management skills gained through increasingly responsible management positions; recruiting, training and
motivating employees; preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; maintaining order
in a classroom setting; administering the school system’s discipline policies; and counseling students with academic
difficulties and behavioral problems
Ability to direct and administer the programs and services of a non-profit educational and/or service organization;
establish objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities among employees; develop and
understand financial and/or operating reports; plan and develop course of study suitable for specific grade levels;
and develop lesson plans incorporating lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and
library resources, computers and the internet
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in an
educational field required.
Minimum of three (3) year experience in education including experience as a classroom teacher, department head or
administrator.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5 or above
required.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves
sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other
sedentary criteria are met.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand
or arm as in handling.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which one must convey
detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are not
characterized by high levels of hostility, social withdrawal or failure to communicate. Ability to be flexible relative
to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.
Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously with only few or no errors.
Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.
Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project
that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons
who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work
steps or the final project.
Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality
work product by a designated deadline.
Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate business decisions.
Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with
superiors, colleagues, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate
professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom
be absent from work. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work
performance.
