Superintendent- Rialto, CA

Job Description

Superintendent
Job Description

DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Board of Education, serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Board and secretary of the Governing Board, and manages daily operations of the school district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the District. The Superintendent shall be delegated powers and duties necessary for efficient management and administration of the District to the full extent permitted by law. The Superintendent shall have the authority to organize and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff, including instruction, business, and operations affairs, which best serve the District. The responsibility for selection, placement, and transfer of existing personnel shall be vested in the Superintendent, subject to approval by the Board. In the event the Board does not approve the Superintendent’s recommendations, the Superintendent shall submit an alternative recommendation.

• Working with the Board, District personnel, families, and the public to develop recommendations and, subject to Board approval, to develop short-range and long-range goals with specific criteria for determining effective achievement and evaluating outcomes.
• Representing the interests of the Board and the District in day-to-day contact with parents, residents, community service, and District support organizations, and community and governmental agencies.
• Providing leadership, guidelines, and direction to ensure that Board policies related to curriculum, instruction, pupil services, personnel, budget, and business affairs are carried out.
• Reporting regularly to the Board information regarding student learning and providing analysis of student achievement and test scores.
• Reviewing policies adopted by the Board and making appropriate recommendations to the Board for addition, deletion, or modification.
• Evaluating employees directly accountable to the Superintendent and overseeing the evaluation of other employees as required by California law and Board policy.
• Providing leadership and direction in planning and financing school facilities to meet demographic and enrollment needs.
• Advising the Board and making recommendations regarding possible sources of funds that may be available to implement present or contemplated District programs.
• Maintaining and improving professional competency, including study of appropriate periodicals and joining and/or participating in appropriate professional associations and their activities.
• Establishing, maintaining, and personally participating in an effective community relations program, including relationships with the media, with the community, and with District support organizations.
• Communicating openly, systematically, and promptly to the Board, staff, and the community, and promptly informing the Board of significant issues or incidents.
• Providing educational leadership to ensure quality teaching and learning.
• Performing other duties and functions normally associated with the position of Superintendent as assigned by the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Current State curriculum and graduation standards.
• Modern principles and practices of public school administration, principles of accounting, budget preparation, and administration.
• Working knowledge of Personnel policies and procedures.
•  Laws, regulations, and procedures governing school district administration.
• State and Federal laws regarding school finance, business operations, and personnel operations.
• Collective bargaining legal requirements and negotiation procedures.
• Brown Act procedures.
• Applicable Education Code rules and regulations.
• State attendance rules and regulations.

Ability to:

• Provide effective visionary leadership and strategic planning to focus personnel and material resources towards the primary goal of outstanding quality education for students.
• Express commitment to promote the concept that all students have identifiable talents/skills, which will be emphasized throughout the educational program.
• Understand that change is vital in any organization and that necessary change can best take place when those affected by the change are actively involved in the process.
• Understand the importance of keeping the Board informed regarding issues and problems and providing the Board with recommended solutions to facilitate the Board’s decision-making processes.
• Formulate Board policy related to District operations.
• Analyze and evaluate data for specific use.
• Effectively work in a demanding environment.
• Work in a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community.
• Demonstrate organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Develop and provide effective presentations to the public, Board, and staff.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, openness, and a strong sense of confidence in oneself and others.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing with a variety of public, staff, and management groups.
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
• Exhibit inclusivity in both actions and communications, fostering an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and heard, regardless of background, identity, or perspective.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:

• At least three (3) years of successful central office administrative experience;
• At least five (5) years of successful site administrative experience;

Education:

• Possession of a valid California K–12 Administrative Credential;
• Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential;
• Possession of a Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Possession of EL authorization or equivalent.

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.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
MODERATE WORK – lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

WORK AREA REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to traverse campuses and sites of 10 to 40 acres, including construction sites, campuses, fields, and concrete/asphalt areas. Ability to use common school hand tools, computers, telephones, and photocopy machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The time requirements are listed considering this wording and meaning:

Occasionally/Low – up to 3 hours
Frequently/Medium – 3 to 6 hours
Constantly/High – 6 to 8 hours

• Carrying: Occasionally
• Standing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Bending: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting: Frequently
• Keyboarding: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Walking: Constantly
• Handling: Constantly
• Push/Pull: Occasionally
• Grasping: Constantly
• *Driving: Occasionally
  *Possession of a current California Driver’s license, a D.V. printout and the ability to be covered by the company
  auto insurance is required.

FREQUENT MOTION:

• Twisting: Low
• Elbow flexion/extension: Frequently
• Wrist flexion: Frequently
• Reaching to shoulder level: Occasionally
• Reaching above shoulder level: Occasionally
• Reaching below shoulder level: Frequently
• Forward shoulder/neck flexion: Occasionally – 3 hours per day

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to see: Constantly
• Ability to hear: Constantly
• Ability to talk: Constantly
• Ability to smell: Constantly
• Ability to touch: Constantly

THIS JOB REQUIRES:

• Alertness: Constantly
• Attention to detail: Constantly
• Recall of names and dates: Constantly
• The use of two hands: Constantly
• Ability to work in temperatures down to 30 degrees and up to 105 degrees.

MUST BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH THESE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Heat: Has own controls
• Noise: Yes
• Humidity: Occasionally
• Moisture: Occasionally
• Floor may be slippery at times: Yes – Tiles areas
• Odor: Yes
• Working in close quarters with others: Yes, all the time
• Fluorescent lights: Yes
• Working inside: 95% of the day Working outside: 5% of the day

ABILITY TO DEAL WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS:

• Team work: Constantly
• Frustration: Moderate-depends on time of year
• Repetitive Tasks: Yes, signature
• Level of responsibility: High
• Flexible: Yes
• Must keep up with schedule: High
• Dealing with angry teachers, students and parents: Moderate
• Able to work overtime as needed: Yes

PHYSIOLOGIC FACTORS:

• Must maintain a high level of consciousness: Yes
• Orientation to time, place or person: Yes
• Ability to read at 12th grade level: Yes
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions: Yes
• Able to keep up a high activity level during the shift: Yes

Pre-Employment Requirements That Must Be Met For Employment:
• Fingerprints on file as required by State Law through Rialto Unified School District.
• TB Skin Test as required by State Law

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A “DRUG and TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE”

Application Deadline: August 18, 2025

*Starting salary in the range of $320,000 with statements related to multi-year step increases in the 3-5% range

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