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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fpriorlake%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D6701&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C8931b8312c4f485b1b8e08dd986c7f50%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638834313935251949%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nqfaaGT2FKw%2BIsoUsuOEd9qqAnD37zgJFR%2FYcwkGpfk%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: 07/01/2025 Date Closing: 06/01/2025 * Executive Director of Academic Services Job Description<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fpriorlake%2Fonlineapp%2F1BrowseFile.aspx%3Fid%3D130597&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C8931b8312c4f485b1b8e08dd986c7f50%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638834313935277397%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eKZwXhJAzpfwMDR3My8myTz8A3%2BEOPJ0jfn3e9k4%2BfU%3D&reserved=0> Executive Director of Academic Services Position Start Date: 7/1/2025 Tentative Interview Round 1: 6/9/2025 Tentative Interview Round 2: 6/12/2025 $183,005/year per Prior Lake-Savage Administrators Association Agreement Join Our Team and Thrive! We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts: * Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind. * Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy. * Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan * An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members * Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plsas.org%2Femployment%2Femployee-benefits%2Fopen-enrollment&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C8931b8312c4f485b1b8e08dd986c7f50%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638834313935293915%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UM2mIFMJABC1Bhr2QEF7Juibcw0CkiJ%2BIQYyrJDIets%3D&reserved=0>. JOB TITLE: Executive Director of Academic Services DEPARTMENT: Academic Services REPORTS TO: Superintendent SUMMARY: Plans and directs the development and implementation of educational services for all students; provides supervision and leadership to school principals; develops, implements, and evaluates a common curriculum for all grades and levels. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specifi cation lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. * Provides strategic leadership, supervision, and support to school principals to ensure eff ective instructional leadership, operational management, and alignment with district goals and initiatives. * Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department&#8217;s budget. * Manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and ensures that goals are defi ned and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations. * Oversees the development and implementation of staff development and mentorship activities. * Develops and oversees the curriculum review process, including the integration of student and program evaluation results. * Provides leadership in the integration of innovation, design, and learning. * Coordinates with the Special Education Department to provide modifi ed curriculum, instruction, and assessment opportunities for special needs students. * Supports and monitors an assessment system that provides accountability, is useful to classroom teachers, and that emphasizes relationships between curriculum, instruction, and assessment. * Maintains a record of staff assignments and changes in workloads and projects long range staff needs within the department. * Communicates regularly with Building Principals on matters related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and reporting. * Communicates vision, goals, and project updates to a variety of stakeholders, including department staff , school leaders, teachers, union leaders, parents, students, and community members. * Serves as the liaison on curriculum, instruction, and assessment matters with the School Board through the Superintendent. * Completes reports and make presentations to various audiences. * Assumes responsibility as Acting Superintendent during the Superintendent&#8217;s absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and district operations. * Creates systems and processes to support team leaders in daily management of projects and the construction of benchmarks and metrics to report regularly on progress and make needed adjustments to work plans. * Responds to and implements state legislation aff ecting the educational program. * Develops and maintains a calendar of teaching and learning activities. * Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and eff ective workplace environment. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: * Master&#8217;s degree in Education, Statistics, or a closely related field. * Five (5) years of professional administrative experience in public education research and evaluation. * OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. * Driver&#8217;s license. * Superintendent&#8217;s license from the State of Minnesota. * Principal&#8217;s license from the State of Minnesota, preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge: * District policies and procedures. * Current educational research, curriculum, instructional strategies, integration of instructional technology, best practices and national programs in K-12 education K-12 curriculum and technology to support instructional programs. * National, state, and district educational goals and standards. * Principles and practices of advancing key initiatives in complex environments. * Principles and practices on identifying problems and recommending eff ective solutions. * District policies and procedures. * Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision. * Techniques and practices for effi cient and cost-eff ective management of resources. * Principles and techniques of making eff ective oral presentations. * Computer applications related to the work. * Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Required Skills: * Project management, finance, budgeting, purchasing, contract and grant management, customer service, and employee supervision. * Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of Department staff . * Evaluating workfl ow and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. * Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports. * Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. * Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software. * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. * Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. * Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected. * Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District&#8217;s established Core Values. * Advancing the District&#8217;s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of academic excellence, optimizing resources, positive learning environments and community partnerships. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting. Frequent travel required to locations throughout the District. 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