Interim Assistant Superintendent Personnel and Schools (2026-2027)

TITLE: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

• PERSONNEL AND SCHOOLS QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Mississippi certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision
2. Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision; Doctorate degree preferred
3. Five years' experience in educational administration
4. Knowledge of Education Employment Procedures Law and related due process procedures
5. Alternative and supplemental requirements as the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and necessary SUPERVISES: Shared supervision of all district employees; direct supervision personnel staff, operations, student services and activities, and school resource officers. REPORTS TO: Superintendent JOB GOAL: To provide strategic leadership and oversight for personnel services, school operations, and student support systems by recruiting, developing, and retaining highly effective employees; supporting school leadership; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies; and advancing the district's mission, vision, strategic plan, and goals for student success. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:
6. Performs administrative functions in the absence of the superintendent that require immediate action or is subject to EEPL timelines
7. Oversees personnel operations and develops recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain high-quality employees.
8. Ensures district operates in accordance with accreditation process standards
9. Oversees the planning, development, monitoring, updating, and implementation of policies
10. Ensures the annual performance appraisals of personnel are conducted in a timely and appropriate manner
11. Periodically monitors each program supervised with on-site visits and other contact interaction
12. Updates the job description manual with any newly formed positions and the removal of any old positions
13. Continues professional growth and development through staff development programs, professional meetings, study of professional literature, and/or additional graduate courses
14. Develops and disseminates personnel timeline
15. Conducts substitute teacher trainings and process
16. Responsible for the annual update of the employee handbooks
17. Coordinates the investigation and resolution of personnel complaints and grievances in accordance with district policy and applicable law
18. Advises principals, supervisors, and other administrators on personnel issues that arise
19. Attend career and job fairs that are geared toward K-12 education
20. Supports, develops, and evaluates school and district leaders while implementing succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
21. Oversees personnel investigations, complaints, and employee relations matters.
22. Monitors employee morale and develops strategies to improve workplace culture.
23. Uses workforce and organizational data to improve staffing, employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and district performance.
24. Oversees student services programs and supports.
25. Supports district safety, security, and emergency preparedness efforts.
26. Ensures compliance with district policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal laws.
27. Builds partnerships with employees, families, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
28. Assumes leadership responsibilities on behalf of the Superintendent as assigned.
29. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
30. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
31. Perform other duties as assigned TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees EVALUATION: Annually