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ANNOUNCEMENT
OF 
POSITION VACANCY

 IAPSS
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

 INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS
ONE NORTH CAPITOL, 1215 INDIANAPOLIS, IN  46204
TELEPHONE:  317-639-0336  FAX:  317-639-4360

The Executive Committee of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Membership Services.  

Candidates with the following qualifications will be given priority consideration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 

A minimum of five years of administrative experience is required.  Experience in public school systems as an Indiana Superintendent will be given preference.

Education and Certification:

An applicant must possess or be able to obtain a certificate issued by the Indiana Professional Standards Board, which enables the individual to serve as Superintendent of Schools.

Skills and Characteristics:

Demonstrates excellence in verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and respond.

Possesses skills and interest to function effectively as an advocate for educational legislation with specific emphasis upon instruction and curriculum development.

Personal Qualities:

Demonstrates ability to project a professional image of energy and vitality necessary to represent, promote, and support the membership of IAPSS.

Demonstrates interpersonal human relationships that will inspire the confidence, respect, and trust of the membership, the Executive Director, and Executive Committee of IAPSS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose:

With the diverse membership of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) scattered geographically throughout the state of Indiana, it is difficult for the educational community and government agencies to understand the benefits provided throughout the state to the IAPSS membership.  An additional person recognizable to school district leadership who can share the goals, current services, and the potential for expanded services to benefit Indiana members can help achieve increased understanding and provide the ability to communicate with stakeholders and clients in our state capital and throughout the state.

This position is designed to better connect Indiana’s central office leaders with state agencies; better relate IAPSS objectives to other educational leadership organizations and functions; and increase the quantity and quality of services provided to the membership of IAPSS.

Position Duties, Relationships and Functions Include But Are Not Limited To:

Attending and reporting on the actions of State Board of Education meetings, Roundtable meetings, and other appropriate and related meetings directly and indirectly impacting the IAPSS membership.

Facilitating communications between the IAPSS and Urban, Suburban, and Rural Associations for the purpose of working cooperatively on initiatives which benefit member school districts and regularly attending external group meetings with the Urban, Suburban, and Rural Associations.

Coordinating and develop professional development offerings with the IAPSS, ISBA, IASBO, IDOE and the IAESC. Arrange for sponsorships where appropriate.

Organize a database of best practices around the state for “Share the Success” sessions and to disseminate throughout Indiana to member districts.

Focused activities directed at the associate members of IAPSS.

Communicate through an E-Newsletter to the membership to provide information concerning current trends, data, state membership news, and other issues impacting public schools as determined by the IAPSS Communications Committee.

Position Title:

IAPSS Director of Membership Services

This Position Reports to:

The Executive Director of the IAPSS

 Compensation Package

Up to 100 days of service for a 12-month period.

It will be the employee’s responsibility to keep accurate monthly records of services performed for this position, including: Dates, times, and brief description of services performed, as requested by the IAPSS.

The rate of compensation will be $385 per day, minimum of ½ day increments. 

There are no health, life or other similar benefits with this position.  Withholdings will be taken only as required by law.  Compensation will be paid through the IAPSS on a monthly basis, the day and schedule to be determined through the IAPSS.

The total salary appropriated by the IAPSS for this position is $38,500 annually.  The employee shall assist in keeping total salary expenses for the IAPSS to this level, unless additional funds are approved and appropriated by the IAPSS Executive Committee.

The employee shall provide space at his/her place or residence for office space.  Any office or computer equipment purchased (with IAPSS funds) remains the property of the IAPSS.  Reimbursements for other expenses as outlined below will be made in accordance with IAPSS practices, policies, and guidelines.

 Application:

To be considered a candidate must complete the application form below. A complete application and the following support documents need to be submitted to the following by July 18, 2008.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:

 1.         Letter of application and résumé which detail the applicant’s skills and 
             experience relating to the qualifications outlined in the announcement.

 2.         Completed and signed application form.

 3.         Copy of a valid Indiana Superintendent of Schools license or proof that license
             can be obtained.

Materials received will be treated confidentially.  Applications and supporting materials should be mailed to:

John Ellis, Executive Director
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents
1 North Capitol, Suite 1215
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-639-0336
Fax: 317-639-4360
E-mail: jellis@iapss-in.org

 

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March 2008 Issue

HALLMARKS LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT SERIES

A Message from Dr. John Ellis
IAPSS Executive Director

 

Now that a broad base of superintendents and central office leaders have taken the Hallmarks
of Excellence® in Educational Leadership assessment, received an interpretation of
results, and had an opportunity to work through their individual results workbooks,
IAPSS is launching a multi-year professional development series using the information
gained to supplement and support leadership growth activities throughout our Association.

In cooperation with CHORUS®, the developers of Hallmarks®, IAPSS has created a special
leadership development series. This plan includes group coaching sessions during the
association’s primary activities to provide insights into key areas as identified from the
assessment results as well as specially designed webinars complete with interactive
question and answer sessions. Supplementing these larger plenary experiences will be focused
articles and audio and video conferencing training experiences. Individual district teams
will be able to work with Hallmarks certified coaches through optional programming to
focus on core gap developmental areas, allowing them to leverage the Hallmarks
beyond the individual and assist them in their efforts to generate high performance
teams.

The strength of any program is what happens after the majority of eligible participants
have completed the first phases. The ability to launch this kind of partnership is key to future
success in making the Hallmarks opportunity a part of our ongoing professional development
for our association. In addition to CHORUS, we appreciate the generous support of
Gibraltar Design, Ice Miller and City Securities who are making this experience possible.

This quarter:
Emotional Intelligence

Coming Up

Communicating the Vision
March 18, 2008  

Coaching a High Performance Team
April 14, 2008

Best Practices of Management and Finance AND Building Agreement Among Stakeholders.
May 13, 2008

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Gibraltar Design

Ice Miller LLP

City Securities Corporation