Superintendent
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Joffrey Jones, Superintendent |
Biography: I was born on Long Island, NY, and graduated in 1967 from Garden City High School to attend Ohio University. After four years, I graduated from OU with a BA in English. Substitute teaching in Parma was my first professional exposure to the classroom before being hired as full-time teacher in 1972. From 1972-1990, I taught English 7-12 in Parma where I also coached numerous junior high and high school athletes (football, baseball, track, and softball). I also served as English department chairman for seven years before I left for Mentor in 1990. In Mentor I spent five years as a school administrator serving as both a high school unit principal and a junior high principal. My last seven years in Mentor I held the position of assistant superintendent.
I am proud that my wife Sharon is a 30-year veteran teacher of English and currently serves the Parma City School District as Supervisor of Staff Development. She keeps me well-reminded and thoroughly-grounded in the magical importance of the teacher-student relationship as it positively affects academic achievement. Our only child Brandon graduated with honors from Harvard University in 2000 where he majored in American and English Literature and Language. He is currently the national field director for SAT and ACT programs for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions working and living in Manhattan.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• CEO for the District. Responsible for the overall operation of the District and the improvement in student achievement so that all students are prepared for a bright, productive and successful future.
• Work cooperatively with the Board members, the district treasurer, assistant superintendents, Business Manager, Director of Pupil Services (Special Education), and all other employees to assure responsible and effective district operations.
• Establish the vision for the district to provide direction and goals for achievement.
• Oversee the hiring of classified and certified personnel including administrative and supervisory staff.
• Coordinate with the Ohio Department of Education and regional entities to assure compliance with state standards and mandates.
• Work with the treasurer to assure efficient fiscal management of district operations.Dream for the future of the school district: The Euclid City Schools will become the schools of choice among "first ring" suburbs because we will be recognized for helping all students achieve excellence and readiness for a successful future in the 21st century.