School Superintendent

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI):

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has substantial knowledge and experience in educating students to master the core curriculum and expanded curriculum that teaches them how to navigate their physical, social, and personal worlds. Our expertise is accessed and used by local educators to improve the education of all of Indiana's children who are blind or have low vision. Because of its strong reputation, the school attracts highly qualified administrators and educators, and students from other states whose parents move to Indiana so that their children can attend.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $120,000. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Role Overview:

The Superintendent is the chief administrative officer for the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. You will ensure the effective operation of the school and will advise the school board about improvements for the educational, residential, and business outcomes of programs and initiatives.

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is engaged in a five-year plan to renovate the campus and facilities to provide improved academic and residential programming and to co-locate with the Indiana School for the Deaf. This will require savvy in navigating the expansion's administrative, legislative, budgetary, contractual, and social dynamics.

Core outcomes for the Superintendent are:

• Perform all the duties prescribed by state laws and policies.

• Exercise the duties designated by the IBSVI School Board and mandated by statutes.

• Serve as the primary advisor to the ISBVI School Board in all policy development matters.

• Provide educational leadership and direction for the school board, employees, and collaborative programs in the community.

• Represent school interests on vital legislative issues, task forces, and committees.

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, and goals.

• Be the school's representative to community groups, organizations, government agencies, and individuals invested in school programming.

• Provide general oversight of the school and be responsible for the efficient operations of school programs.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare School Board meeting agendas and submit recommendations requiring board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information, and reports needed to ensure members make informed decisions.

• Ensure operations comply with school board policies, special agreements, and state, federal, and agency regulations.

• Engage accrediting agencies and governing authorities to review and make recommendations on changes impacting school curricula, programs, and functions.

• Maintain a central administrative structure that clearly articulates reporting relationships, role responsibilities, and delegation of authority.

• Supervise the curricular, co-curricular, and residential programs through the Systems Administrators, Principals, Program Directors, Division Directors, Finance Officer, Program Coordinators, and supervisors.

• Evaluate and measure academic and program outcomes. Take corrective action where needed.

• Communicate to all employees the actions of the Board relating to personnel matters. Also, receive from employees all communications to be made to the board.

• Schedule meetings with faculty, administrators, and staff to discuss improvements and welfare of the school.

• Furnish information to school personnel, media, and community to assist in interpreting School Board activities and actions.

• Prepare and present a carefully planned budget and the expenditure of school funds per state laws and school objectives. Supervise budget execution as finally adopted and approved.

• Prepare and submit all required and requested forms and reports as established by local, state, and national agencies.

A detailed description is available from Jerry Harrell in the Indiana State Personnel Department. Send requests to jharrell@spd.in.gov.

What You'll Need for Success:

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• An earned master's degree or higher.

• Five (5) or more years of experience instructing students with visual and low-vision impairments.

• The qualifications for an Indiana teacher's certificate in visual impairment disabilities. The School Board will give preference to a candidate who has an earned certification.

• Five (5) or more years of experience supervising other individuals.

• Be an educator with the knowledge, skills, and abilities for appointment to an executive leadership role.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role manages Division Directors or roles like the Division Director role.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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