Job Requirements – Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University
• Must possess a valid California Administrative credential.
• A minimum of three years of successful experience in education (teaching experience preferred).
• Must have experience with diverse student and community populations.

Knowledge and Abilities: 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum and Instruction.
• Legal mandates, applicable sections of the Education Code, District policies and regulations, general labor relations, laws, practices and procedures and financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Principles, trends, methods, strategies, practices and procedures pertaining to classroom and organization management.
• California Standards for the Teacher Profession and the California Standards for Educational Leaders.
• General education, categorical programs and laws, codes, rules and regulations related to areas of responsibility.
• Modern data management, storage and retrieval systems.
• Effective communication and public and employee relations strategies, methods and techniques.
• Effective classroom and instructional practices.

ABILITY TO:

• Work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Plan, organize, direct and manage a school campus.
• Analyze organizational problems, develop alternative solutions and make/recommend sound and timely decisions.
• Assure compliance with applicable district policies, regulations, rules and procedures and State and Federal laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and privileged communications
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing including preparation and delivery of oral presentations.
• Accurately interpret and administer legal mandates, policies, regulations and negotiated agreements.

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Prepare, administer and monitor assigned budgets.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Plan, coordinate and provide staff training.
• Provide leadership and stability for continuity of services.
• Drive a vehicle to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position.

Working Conditions:

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor
• Office environment
• Subject to driving to off-site locations to conduct work.
• The noise in these environments is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents, perform assigned duties; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Requirements:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Tuberculosis Clearance

Reports to:                   Site Principal

Work Year:                   208 Days        

Salary Placement:      

Certificated Management Salary Schedule

Additional Stipends for Master’s, Doctorate degrees, and years of experience

Evaluation:                

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Administrators 

About Berryessa Union School District

Berryessa Union School District is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, nestled against the northeast foothills in San Jose, California. The District serves a community of approximately 45,000 homes and has about 7,200 students enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade. More than 700 certified and classified Berryessa employees work daily at 10 elementary schools and three middle schools as teachers, administrators, and other support staff. Challenging educational programs, standards-based curriculum, and a strong commitment to excellence produce high pupil achievement. Our pupils master relevant skills and consistently score above average on state and national tests. Our students attend high school in the East Side Union High School District. Representing a beautiful spectrum of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, Berryessa pupils experience a well-coordinated curriculum that reflects the commitment to helping each student achieve her/his potential and interests. Support for all of our students gives each student the opportunity to be a successful learner. We also provide specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, and physical education and sports.... We have a proud tradition of success for all students and encourage you to browse our site for information about programs and successes. Dr. Roxane Fuentes Superintendent of Schools, Berryessa Union School District

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