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Position Title: Superintendent of Schools

District: Crooked Oak Public Schools (Oklahoma City, OK)

Reports To: Crooked Oak Public Schools Board of Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

To inspire, lead, guide, and direct all administrative, instructional, and supportive service teams in achieving highest standards of educational excellence for Crooked Oak Public Schools. Serving as Chief Executive Officer, the Superintendent provides vision, instructional leadership, and fiscal stewardship--ensuring district facilities, property, and funds are utilized effectively to deliver a meaningful, high-quality education to every student.

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Board Governance

• Administer district educational programs in alignment with Board policies, Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) regulations, and federal/state laws.
• Serve as primary advisor and ex-officio member to the Board and its committees; prepare agendas, policy revisions, and data-backed reports for informed decision-making.
• Handle district emergency situations requiring immediate action outside established policy.
• Attend all Board meetings except executive sessions regarding Superintendent employment or salary.

Instructional & Academic Leadership

• Audit total school programs periodically; recommend adoption of courses of study, curriculum revisions, text selections, and time schedules.
• Direct instructional methods, teaching pedagogy, and behavioral management strategies to drive student achievement.
• Establish rules for student classification, advancement, attendance boundaries, and intra-/inter-district transfers.
• Direct student discipline oversight to ensure fair, consistent enforcement across all campuses.
• Stay current with modern educational research and state/national trends, keeping the Board and community informed.

Personnel & Human Resource Management

• Recommend hiring, promotion, assignment, transfer, salary adjustments, or dismissal of all certified and support personnel.
• Oversee collective bargaining negotiations with employee labor unions.
• Administer employee performance evaluation and professional development systems for administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Direct two-way communication between the Board and district staff regarding personnel matters.

Fiscal, Operational & Capital Management

• Formulate, present, and execute the annual budget; establish control systems for expenditures and purchasing procedures (acting as Board purchasing agent).
• Recommend site acquisitions, building plans, facility additions, equipment purchases, capital bond projects, and surplus property sales.
• Direct student transportation services, safety protocols, and proper maintenance of all district properties and facilities.
• Ensure accurate, timely submission of all federal, state, and OSDE regulatory reports.

Community & Public Relations

• Serve as chief district spokesperson; build collaborative partnerships with families, civic leaders, local businesses, and state officials.
• Direct public relations initiatives to inform stakeholders of district achievements, challenges, and educational needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of public education trends, pedagogy, Oklahoma school finance, and statutory regulations.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational management, crisis intervention, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse community stakeholders.
• High standards of personal and professional ethics, integrity, and self-evaluation.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, district software applications, and network systems.

Qualifications Profile

Working Conditions & Travel

Work is performed in standard office and school building environments. Requires frequent travel between district facilities, as well as attendance at regional, state, and professional educational meetings.