In order to assist the superintendent in carrying out the responsibilities of their office, and at the recommendation of the superintendent, the board may appoint an associate superintendent of schools who will perform such duties as assigned by the superintendent.
The associate superintendent must have the following qualifications:
- The necessary licensure as required by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and the job description; and
- Sufficient educational background and experience to merit recommendation by the superintendent.
The first three years of a contract issued to a newly appointed associate superintendent shall be considered a probationary period. The board may waive this period, or the probationary period may be extended for an additional year upon the recommendation of the superintendent. In the event of termination of a probationary or non-probationary contract, the board will afford the associate superintendent appropriate due process, including notice by May 15th, as required by law. The associate superintendent and board may mutually agree to terminate the administrator’s contract at any time.
The associate superintendent:
- Will be directly responsible to the superintendent;
- Will assist the superintendent in the administration of the district and, at the superintendent’s discretion, render any assistance desired in carrying out the responsibilities of their office; and
- Will implement, with fidelity, the policies of the board, Code of Iowa, federal law, and negotiated contracts.
The associate superintendent will be an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by:
- Mission, Vision, and Core Values: Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.
- Ethics and Professional Norms: Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- Equity and Cultural Responsiveness: Strive for equity of educational opportunity and culturally responsive practices to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Develop and support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- Community Care and Support for Students: Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being of each student.
- Professional Capacity of School Personnel: Develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- Professional Community for Teachers and Staff: Foster a professional community of teachers and professional staff to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community: Engage families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- Operations and Management: Manage school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
- School Improvement: Act as an agent of continuous improvement to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
If the associate superintendent wishes to resign, to be released from contract, or to retire, the associate superintendent must comply with applicable law and board policies dealing with retirement, release, or resignation.
Adopted: 6/70
Reviewed: 4/13; 12/16; 11/19; 3/23
Revised: 12/10; 11/11; 8/14; 9/16; 2/26
Related Policy: 300.1; 301.1; 304.1