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Assistant to the Associate Superintendent of Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement (OSFSE)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Asst to Associate Supt CODE: 0450 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Assistant to the Associate Superintendent of Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement (OSFSE) GRADE: N MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Works closely with and under the direction of the associate superintendent to support the administration and coordination of the functions of the office, including serving as a liaison in planning daily and long range activities and projects of the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of best practices and current research regarding student services, counseling, parent outreach and engagement, partnership development (specifically with agencies supporting the area of work for this office). Ability to analyze and draft reports and correspondence related to the mission of the office. Demonstrated leadership ability; demonstrated ability to work independently to prioritize numerous tasks and meet short deadlines. Ability to incorporate technology when managing job responsibilities. Ability to interact on behalf of the Associate Superintendent with members of the executive staff, directors, principals, other appropriate MCPS staff, agencies, and community members. Excellent oral and written communications, human relations, organizational, and time management skills. Second language desirable.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational administration, or field related to community engagement or student services support. Five years of outstanding teaching and administrative experience or a combination of education experience and work experience in the areas of student services, family engagement or agency support to families and other professional experience in which the candidate has demonstrated consistently high quality work, initiative, and leadership. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Maryland state certification requirements for Administrator I or II preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Some night and weekend work for which there is no additional compensation.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely with staff in coordinating activities of the Office of the Associate Superintendent of Student and Family Support and Engagement (OSFSE )and acts as a liaison with other central offices. .

Participates in planning for and maintaining the smooth functioning of the OSFSE;

Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, and other documents for the Board of Education; MCPS offices and schools, and community members and organizations; investigates problems or topics; and gathers and analyzes data for the Associate Superintendent.

Promotes positive public relations with MCPS staff, parents, county and community agencies, and the general public; represents the OSFSE at various school system and community meetings.

Appropriately follows up with community, parents, Board of Education, and other requests as directed by the associate superintendent.

Participates and/or chairs numerous committees frequently acting as facilitator or recorder and often responsible for drafting and editing the committee reports, and for follow up planning and action on committee responsibilities.

Participates in the development of the budget, including the development and review of all of its components.

Maintains knowledge of Board of Education policies and actions pertinent to the operation of the office.

Responds to questions from schools, central offices, and community members about programs, directing inquiries to appropriate individuals or following up directly.

Reviews correspondence with the chief engagement officer on a daily basis, takes action as appropriate; suggests agenda items for various regularly scheduled meetings.

Organizes and manages special projects according to OSFSE or MCPS needs. .

Supports the ongoing professional development of OSFSE staff.

Problem solves and identifies community, department and/or cluster issues or concerns and advises the associate superintendent.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 11/1983
Date(s) Revised: 8/90, 8/92, 3/98, 5/00, 4/2008, 3/09, 6/12, 8/12, 4/2016
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.