RECRUITMENT BULLETIN   #14-137                                                     DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
FEBRUARY 20, 2015                                                                                             EXEMPT 

POSITION: 
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Donald A. Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified
candidates for the position of:

                                                       DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT

APPLICATION: 
Candidates must complete an online application at www.buffaloschools.org.  Please upload an updated resume
which includes professional development. 

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive
a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a
confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Candidates must have a Master’s degree and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate
by the time of appointment. A Doctorate Degree is preferred. Candidates must have eight years of supervisory experience. Candidates with
successful administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred.

OVERVIEW:
Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. With a significant level of local, state,
and federal attention and investment, Buffalo has an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in
college or a well-paying career.

Currently, BPS has 58 schools serving approximately 32,000 students.  Within the district, a sizable number of students do not meet state
standards, and only about half of those who attend high school graduate with a diploma.

POSITION:
The Deputy Superintendent will work alongside Superintendent Ogilvie to ensure that schools and students have what they need to be successful. 
A key member of the executive team, the Deputy Superintendent will help steer the central office towards a new service orientation, positioning
schools as the primary unit of change and providing central office supports to enable continuous improvement.

The Deputy Superintendent will help lead the executive team to deliver on the district’s strategic goals and priorities by aligning BPS programs
and resources and ensuring that there is a return on the investment. In addition, the Deputy Superintendent will be responsible for compliance
activities with Federal and s Office and other internal and external stakeholders, serve as a strategic partner and problem solver, and represent
the Superintendent when needed at public events.

REPORTING:
The Deputy Superintendent will report directly to the Superintendent and will supervise departments as directed by the Superintendent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the Deputy Superintendent will be responsible for the following:

Academic Leadership
• Ensure delivery of a coherent, data-driven, research-based, and impactful instruction and student supports across the district.

Strategy
• Develop recommendations and advise the Superintendent on key strategic, policy, managerial, logistical, and administrative decisions. Serve as strategic partner and chief problem-solver to anticipate and address a variety of issues across the district.
• Coach senior team members to ensure peak performance and progress towards strategic goals. Develop, refine, and promote best-in-class performance management systems and organization-wide efforts to reinforce core values and achieve aggressive goals.
• Work with cabinet members to design and implement new operational models that ensure efficient flow of effective services and supports to schools.
• Partner with the Superintendent and senior leadership team to review the organizational structure and lead the change- management process necessary to change BPS into a service-oriented team.

Management
• Serve a central coordinating role in critical initiatives, inclusive of project management; policy development and analysis; strategic planning, implementation and evaluation; and communication efforts.   
• Track priorities for the Superintendent to ensure organizational bandwidth is focused most effectively.
• Lead organizational conversation to determine long range needs tied to the strategic plan, forecast available resources, and manage policies that maximize investments in BPS strategy.
• Manage a team in the Office of the Superintendent to ensure service orientation, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Act as designee for the Superintendent.
• Facilitate the recruitment, selection, and ongoing development of the Superintendent’s team.

District Community Relations
• Collaborate with district partners.
• Act as a liaison to the New York State Department of Education, city agencies (including the Mayor’s Office), policymakers, funders, and other key external partners to maintain strong and responsive relationships focused on customer service, accountability, and operational efficiency.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Individuals serving as Deputy Superintendent will demonstrate the following:

• Strategic vision and courage to ensure that all students achieve
• Unwavering commitment to getting the job done and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of BPS students
• An ability to identify, diagnose, and prioritize key issues
• An ability to find innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems
• Excellent execution and project management skills
• A track record for establishing clear metrics for success and regular monitoring of progress towards goals
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including by building consensus and resolving conflict
• Effective communication skills and an ability to listen and tailor messages for unique audiences and modes of communication
• Skill in navigating existing political structures and systems
• An ability to organize people and resources in ways that improve instruction and student achievement

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Interim Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials and evaluation of service. 
Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.  A contract will be developed with the Superintendent and the successful candidate
     
SALARY:              By contractual agreement with a range of $150,000-$175,000

FUND #:               Pending Funding

 

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:        MARCH 20, 2015 or until filled

     
 
MR. DONALD A. OGILVIE,
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS