Title:  XCS Superintendent

Date:  March 1999

Division:  Student Ministries

Directly Reports To:  Division Coordinator, XCS Board

Unit/Department:  Xenos Christian Schools

Indirectly Reports To:  Xenos Elders

General Purpose ("Why does this position exist?"):

Oversee the schools resources which results in furthering the accomplishment of the schools' mission.  Provides spiritual and managerial leadership for the staff and students of the school.  Provides direction to the School Board for the formulation of policies and procedures.

Personnel Management:

·        Provides and oversees in-service training for all teaching staff

·        Conduct annual reviews of Preschool Director, Elementary, Middle School, administrative staff

·        Hiring of all teaching and administrative staff

·        Provide vision, direction, oversight and support for all staff

·        Direct supervision of preschool director, elementary and middle school teachers, finance director, administrative assistant, and HCS/XCS principals

30%

Financial Management:    

·        Budget preparation, implementation and adherence to plan

·        Implementation of effective tuition & billing policies

·        Fiscal planning

·        Setting wages, salaries and benefits for XCS staff

·        Acquisition and monitoring of state government funds

·        Distribution of family subsidy

·        Approve & oversee all school fund-raisers

20%

Office Administration:

·        Development and adherence of attendance, safety, and health policies

·        Supervises ordering, receipt and distribution of supplies

·        Establishes school calendar and events

·        Supervises maintenance of student records and state filing requirements

·        Administration of XCS school bussing provided by the state

·        Oversight of all school publications

15%

Academic Advancement:

·        Development and adherence of admissions criteria and enrollment policies

·        Organizes programs to evaluate students (i.e. standardized testing, grade cards, etc.)

·        Conducts curriculum review for each subject on a regular basis

·        Coordinates state provided tutoring program

15%

Student Oversight:

·        Evaluation of student academic and spiritual growth

·        Development and adherence of school discipline policies

·        Coordination of specialists to provide guidance and evaluation of students (i.e. psychologist, tutoring, etc.)

·        Organizes and participates in special student functions

10%

Facility Management:

·        Ensure the safety and appearance of the school is maintained

·        Establish and enforce facility usage policies

·        Coordinates requests for maintenance, repair, and equipment

·        Plan, recommend and implement capital improvements to facility. 

5%

Strategic Planning:

·        Implementation of programs to help ensure the spiritual vitality and growth of graduating XCS. students.

·        Periodic review and modification of schools mission and vision

·        Planning for future expansion including staffing and facilities

5%

Nature of Supervision Received (check one):

Routine work performed under immediate supervision with detailed instructions.  Activities required minimal decision making.

Primary routine work performed with supervision readily available.  Activities follow established, well-defined procedures, and basic decision are made within the scope of these procedures/guidelines.  Decisions outside the scope of the guidelines are referred to the supervisor.

Work performed independently with supervision available.  Manages and prioritizes own workload; expected to make some non-routine decisions requiring judgment and interpretation.

Under direction as to assignments and general methods of execution, with periodic review of assignments.  Expected to make non-routine decisions requiring analysis and interpretation with limited guidance from supervisor.

Under general direction as to broad assignments.  Determines methods and delivers final results.

Within the broadest scope of the unit's objectives, determines and executes major programs.

Competencies ("What knowledge, skills, and motivations are critical to success in this position?")

Character: The person taking this position must exhibit all of the character qualifications for church leaders listed in 1 Timothy 3: 8-12, in both their church work and in their personal ministry.  In addition, the person filling this role must be ordained as a minister by the State of Ohio, under Xenos Christian Fellowship, Inc.  It is available for a minister’s housing allowance under IRS parsonage rules (primarily IRC sections 107 and 1402(b) and Revenue Rulings 70-549 and 72-606).

Gifts: Administration, planning & organization, ability to manage and motivate people

Passions: Working with students

Computer Skills: Familiarity with IBM compatible computers; Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access software packages.  Familiarity with Network software desirable

Availability: Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, some evenings & weekends.