March 10: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of March 10, 2009

Assistant Superintendent – School Department, Diocese of Oakland
The basic functions of the assistant superintendent are to provide vision, resources, and support to administrators, teachers, and staffs for effective Catechetical formation so they will be effective catechists who will lead students to know Christ and live their faith as Catholics; provide leadership for the integration of Catholic “faith and culture” throughout the curriculum; provide vision, resources, research, and support to principals, teachers and staffs for effective professional development that will ensure that each child can reach God-given potential; articulate and provide vision, research, resource and support on leadership for effective student assessment; provide vision, resources, research and support for planning, learning environments that are conducive to formation in the Faith and effective learning for all students; and collaborate with and support DCS in all endeavors to further the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.

The assistant superintendent will advise the Superintendent of Schools, principals, and pastors on matters relating to catechetical formation, professional development, and student assessment for administrators, teachers and staff; collaborate with the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis and provide resources and professional development to administrators and teachers to obtain Catechetical certification; coordinate and lead the professional development committee in researching, planning,g and sharing effective professional development with principals and teachers to ensure high achievement for all students; coordinate and lead the new teacher program, annual administrator conferences, and diocesan-wide Catholic school staff professional development days; coordinate effective use of federal programs (NCLB) for professional development for each school; coordinate standardized testing program and effective use of test results/assessment to improve instruction and student learning; lead and support development of Diocesan-wide benchmark assessments of student achievement to improve student learning; lead special needs boards, (elementary and secondary) to advocate, support, and provide resources so students with learning differences are served effectively in our schools; visit schools to observe educational programs and support staff in providing effective learning experiences for students participate in Diocesan School Board meetings and committees; participate in meeting of DCS teams and colleagues and support all endeavors of DCS; perform all other duties as assigned by the superintendent to fulfill the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.

Candidate is required to be a practicing Catholic who supports, lives, and communicates the teachings of the Catholic Church; have a BA and CA Teaching Credential, Catechist Certification, five years experience as an administrator in Catholic Schools, and leadership experience in professional development for administrators, teachers, and staffs of Catholic schools; have proven knowledge of catechetical certification requirements and national staff development standards; have leadership skills in professional development, knowledge of effective use of assessment for instruction, experience in supporting students with special needs, and strong organizational, confidentiality, and communication skills; have the ability to provide personal transportation and possess a valid CDL and verification of auto insurance; and have the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

It is preferred that the candidate have an MA, Administrative Credential, and be a Master Catechist.

Position Rating: E-8
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2009

Please send letter of intent and resume to
Penny Pendola, Ed.D.
Diocese of Oakland
Department Of Human Resources
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
510-267-8359, FAX 510-763-8055e-mail, ppendola@oakdiocese.org