Transcript ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Superintendent Search Selection Criteria  The following criteria represent standards to be used in the evaluation of applications and in the selection of.

ALAMEDA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent
Search
Selection Criteria
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The following criteria represent standards to be
used in the evaluation of applications and in
the selection of the Superintendent.
Professional Experience and
Preparation
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K-12 public school
classroom teaching
experience required
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Experience as an
assistant superintendent
desirable
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Successful school site
administrative
experience required
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Experience with a
diverse socio-economic,
multi-cultural student
population required
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Successful district level
administrative
experience required
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Masters degree from an
accredited college or
university required
Personal Characteristics
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Has high integrity and is honest, fair, trustworthy, and
forthright; treats others with dignity and respect
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Has an understanding of the Alameda community and
a commitment to being an active participant in the life
of the community
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Creates a district climate of cooperation and
collaboration
Personal Characteristics
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Is able to listen to new ideas and divergent opinions,
and secures meaningful involvement of staff, parents,
and community
Is a person who communicates regularly and openly
with all segments of the school and the community
Recognizes that all staff members are integral to the
success of the district
Is willing to listen to and consider alternative opinions
and ideas
Has demonstrated skills in decision making; is
decisive, directive, inclusive and/or collaborative as
appropriate to the decision
Personal Characteristics
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Is highly visible in the community, schools, and work
sites; is accessible and approachable by students,
staff, employees, and community members
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Is sensitive and responsive to the educational needs
and concerns of diverse, ethnic, cultural, and
socioeconomic groups.
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Communicates in a consistent and timely manner with
all segments of the district and community; is a visible,
articulate spokesperson and an advocate for public
education
Professional Skills and Abilities
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Has an in-depth
understanding and knowledge
of school budgeting and
school finance at the state,
district, and school level
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Has successful experience
utilizing strategic planning
and district goals to lead the
district
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Has a demonstrated ability to
manage the district’s
finances, facilities, and
resources in a responsible
manner, as well as the ability
to seek and find new funding
sources
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Has demonstrated skills in
analyzing potential effect and
impact of state and federal
legislation on the school
district
Professional Skills and Abilities
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Has a commitment to
academic excellence, a
record of increasing student
achievement, and success in
closing the achievement gap
between ethnic,
socioeconomic, and culturally
diverse students
Is a strong curriculum leader
with a dedication to
educational excellence and
high academic standards,
innovation, and equitable
opportunities for all students
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Has a commitment to Arts
Education and will support
and promote an equitable arts
education program in all of
Alameda's schools
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Utilizes technology and
supports technology and its
use in instruction and district
management
Professional Skills and Abilities
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Has demonstrated success in
working with a governing
board; is a person who
ensures that the board
receives appropriate
information, advice, and
recommendations
Is a leader with a vision of
where the district might go
and what the district might
become; has the ability to
articulate the vision to
incorporate other points of
view and to decisively lead
the district
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Has the ability to work closely
with staff, gain their respect
and utilize their expertise in
planning, implementing, and
maintaining instructional
programs
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Has experience in
negotiations with a
demonstrated record of
creating a positive climate in
employee relations and a
record of creating a climate of
cooperation and collaboration
Professional Skills and Abilities
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Has the ability to select,
motivate, and retain
outstanding staff members
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Has the ability to address the
district’s declining enrollment
while effectively meeting the
education needs of all
students