Given broad autonomy, this position evaluates, formulates, and implements District 
academic programs. Conducts the development and supervision of instructional programs, 
academic operations, staff, curriculum planning, and other related functions. Assists the 
Superintendent in the development of educational philosophy, long term strategic planning, 
policy development and implementation of objectives. Reports to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the District.
Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive academic program for the 
District in support of strategic goals and operational/educational needs. 
Provides assistance to the Superintendent as needed for long term academic planning, 
implementation, and development of policies and procedures for the District.
Provides staff leadership and supervision of district level instructional personnel to ensure 
understanding and implementation of educational objectives of the district.
Guides development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instructional 
services. Provides leadership in facilitating curriculum improvement.
Works as needed with directors, principals and teacher committees in organizing and 
coordinating grade level, subject area and departmental meetings in order to affect 
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout 
the district.
Interprets appropriately and consistently the present curriculum and proposed curriculum 
changes to the Board, the administration, the staff and the general public. 
Coordinates activities of district curriculum and instructional materials selection committee. 
Directs creation of and edits for publication all materials prepared by and to be distributed 
among the instructional staff.
Coordinates the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and makes 
appropriate recommendations.
Coordinates district-wide research and testing for measuring the effectiveness of the total 
educational program. 
Keeps informed on the latest research, trends and developments in all areas of education and 
interprets these matters for staff as necessary. 
Interprets and formulates academic policy and procedures and provides related advice to 
administrators, employees and staff; recommends new or revised policies and/or procedures 
as warranted. Continually assists principals with instructional supervision and offers 
guidance for the improvement of instruction.
Assists in studies and research in the areas of enrollment growth, staffing needs and building 
needs as they pertain to educational programs. 
Supervises the educational program for compliance with state, regional, and federal 
regulations, laws, guidelines, and mandates and keeps current on all.

 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Certification as secondary or elementary supervisor, principal or superintendent. A 
minimum of five years of successful leadership as an elementary, middle or high school principal. District administrative experience preferred. Advanced graduate work in education areas of
curriculum development, supervision, instructional practices and research. Practical 
experience in instructional management, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and successful supervisory experience.

About NEWBERRY COUNTY SCHOOLS

The School District of Newberry County is located between Columbia and Greenville. Our 12 schools and technologically advanced career center serve over 5,800 students from three attendance areas. The School District of Newberry County’s mission is to engage students at all levels in educational experiences that ensure success and life-long learning. Our vision remains that of a culture where all ideas are valued, a cooperative relationship exists between the school district and the community, collaboration is expected, and people want to work and students want to learn.

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