2132 - Assistant Superintendent of Schools

The Assistant Superintendent of Schools shall perform such duties and exercise such activities as may be required of or conferred upon him/her by the law, the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Board of Education. The Assistant Superintendent functions as an integral and contributing member of the district's management team. S/he will provide leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best educational programs and services as directed by the Superintendent. S/he will assist the Superintendent in the areas of curriculum, instruction, learning, staff development, supervision, remediation, securing state/federal funding, personnel, and evaluation.

Hiring

The Board of Education will act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools with regard to the hiring of an Assistant Superintendent. In carrying out his/her duties, the Assistant Superintendent shall be guided by the applicable job description.

Legal Reference:   Connecticut General Statutes

         10-151(a)(2) Employment of teachers. Definitions. Tenure.

Policy adopted: July 30, 2015   
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Newtown, Connecticut