Superintendent

Job Description

The Bradenton Christian School Superintendent will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the Superintendent’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school and to their association with faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Duties/Responsibilities:

BOARD/SCHOOL SOCIETY/POLICY

• Reports to and is accountable to the School Board.
• Upholds and serves as the voice of the school on all established policies.
• Seeks advice, counsel, and approval of administrative rules and regulations pertaining to all policies of the school from the Board.
• Reports to the Board on all matters pertaining to the operations of the school.
• Communicates the attitudes of faculty, administrators, and school community to the Board.
• Works with the President of the Board to prepare board meeting agendas.
• Provides an effective means of communication to assure a two-way flow between all involved and interested groups in the Bradenton Christian School family.

ACADEMIC/SPIRITUAL

• Oversees the implementation of the overall academic program.
• Ensure that accreditation standards are being fulfilled and lead the re-accreditation process.
• Assesses the effectiveness of the educational program on a continual basis.
• Stays informed on various educational challenges at the state and national level.
• Establishes and promotes a safe, spiritual atmosphere in the school.
• Demonstrates a spiritual maturity while supporting the Reformed Biblical worldview.
• Encourages church member involvement and partnership with local churches within the BCS community.
• Educates and engages local churches on our BCS Vision and Mission.

ADMINISTRATION/OPERATIONS

• Acts as the chief representative for the school in the broader community.
• Supervises the work of the Principals and the Leadership Team.
• Serves as the coordinator and supervisor of all school activities.
• Supports the principals through the hiring process for new teachers ensuring that all candidates are appropriately interviewed and approved utilizing the appropriate BCS committee structure.
• Makes objective recommendations with adequate supporting data to the Board and appropriate committee regarding cases of assignment transfer, promotion, demotion, renewal of contract, or dismissal of instructional personnel.
• Oversees hiring, evaluating, and separation of all non-instructional personnel in the school.
• Reviews all publications of all school newsletters and public relation pieces.
• Ensures that all annual reporting is completed and filed in a timely manner.
• Makes a final recommendation regarding the removal of any student or family from the school to the School Board.
• Supervises the admissions and enrollment of new students and families.
• Implements the strategic plan and continuously reviews the strategic goals in collaboration with the Board.
• Partners with the Director of Accounting to plan effectively for all financial programs of the school.
• Assists in the creation of a sound budget, in consultation with the Finance Committee.
• Networks and participates in promotional activities on behalf of the school.
• Serves as an integral part of the BCS community maintaining a presence at a variety of school events.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at the discretion of school administration.