Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership

Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Salary: $170000 $200000
Employment Type: Full-Time 12-Month Position

Position Overview
The Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership provides visionary results-driven
leadership supervision and support to school principals and instructional leaders
across the district. This role is central to advancing instructional quality raising
student achievement and ensuring consistent implementation of district-wide
initiatives for school improvement and student success.

Working collaboratively with principals cabinet members and district administrators
the Assistant Superintendent ensures that school leadership is aligned to the districts
strategic vision fosters a culture of excellence and accountability and guarantees that
all studentsregardless of backgroundhave equitable access to a high-quality
education.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree in Educational Leadership Administration Curriculum &
Instruction or a related field.
Valid New York State School District Leader (SDL) or School Administrator
and Supervisor (SAS) certification.
510 years of successful school or district leadership experience preferably
including service as a principal in an urban district.
Strong expertise in curriculum instruction assessment and school
improvement strategies.
Demonstrated success in leading data-driven initiatives that improved student
outcomes.
Experience coaching evaluating and developing school leaders.

Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership or a related field.
Experience managing federal and state grants budgeting and fiscal planning.
Prior leadership in an urban public school district serving diverse student
populations.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & School Improvement
Collaborate with cabinet members to organize and monitor district-wide efforts
in school turnaround improvement and instructional supports for students.
Use data and evidence-based practices to create a culture of continuous
improvement building capacity among school leaders for collaborative and
effective decision-making.
Oversee and direct funding and programming for identified Priority Schools.
Support the design and implementation of new schools and innovative
programs aligned to district needs.
Instructional Leadership
Supervise and coach principals to strengthen instructional leadership student
support systems and community engagement.
Lead professional development for principals and assistant principals including
Leadership Institutes Learning Walks monthly leadership meetings and
summer retreats.
Ensure school leaders are proficient in analyzing data to inform instructional
practice and interventions.
Support implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
restorative justice SEL and culturally responsive teaching.
School Supervision & Accountability
Evaluate principal performance provide feedback and make tenure
recommendations for probationary principals.
Develop and oversee Principal Improvement Plans where necessary.
Review and monitor School Comprehensive Education Plans (SCEPs) for
alignment with the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and state
requirements.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal accountability measures including
DTSDE reports SIGs and monitoring processes.
Management & Operations
Partner with Human Resources to interview recommend and assign new
principals and assistant principals.
Collaborate with principals and HR on teacher performance management
including Teacher Improvement Plans.
Oversee school-level budgeting and resource allocation to ensure alignment
with district priorities.
Work with central office departments to resolve school-level concerns related
to operations facilities and finance.
Oversee Extended Learning Opportunity Programs and other enrichment efforts
to support student growth.
Serve as designee for the Superintendent as needed.
Community Engagement & Equity
Collaborate with families community partners and stakeholders to strengthen
school-community relationships.
Communicate with parents and community groups regarding school concerns
initiatives and projects.
Champion equity-focused initiatives that ensure all students have access to
rigorous instruction advanced coursework and college and career readiness
opportunities.
Develop partnerships with local colleges businesses and community
organizations to expand student pathways.

Key Competencies
Strategic vision and courage to ensure all students achieve at high levels.
Strong instructional leadership and school improvement expertise.
Ability to supervise and develop principals and school leaders effectively.
Collaborative skills to align district strategy with school-level execution.
Proficiency in managing change through data-driven decision-making.
Strong management communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to equity access and culturally responsive leadership practices.

Performance Expectations
Provide consistent high-quality support and accountability across all schools.
Increase student achievement and school performance through targeted
coaching and professional development.
Promote inclusive safe and academically rigorous learning environments.
Ensure school leadership practices are aligned with district goals NYSED
regulations and Board policies.
Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement across the district.
Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent.