Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

Job Title:

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction & Assessment

Position Description:

TITLE: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

Qualifications:

• Licensed or eligible for and able to be licensed by position start date as an Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Masters degree required; doctorate preferred in Educational Leadership Administration or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in PreK12 curriculum instruction and assessment leadership
• Strong understanding of assessment systems accountability and data use
• Experience leading professional development and supporting educator growth
• Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with administrators staff families and community stakeholders
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate and consistent with state licensure requirements

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with school committee policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include: interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

JOB GOAL:

Provide visionary and strategic leadership for curriculum instruction assessment and professional learning to ensure equitable access high-quality instruction and improved outcomes for all students.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for leadership in the following areas:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Assessment Accountability and MCAS
• Student Learning Data Analysis and Application
• Develop a teacher recruitment induction and retention program
• Professional Development and Educator Growth
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Title I Coordination
• Student Opportunity Act planning and reporting
• Curriculum Opt-Out Coordination
• Grant Management and Administration
• Educator Evaluation
• Home Education Oversight

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading the development implementation and evaluation of PreK12 curriculum and instructional programs
• Coordination of teacher induction and mentor programs for educators in Years 1-3
• Overseeing district assessment systems and accountability requirements including MCAS
• Supporting principals and instructional leaders through data-informed instructional improvement
• Planning coordinating and evaluating districtwide professional development
• Overseeing MTSS structures and alignment of academic behavioral and social-emotional supports
• Ensuring equitable access to curriculum and instructional programs for all students
• Serving as Title I Coordinator and overseeing Student Opportunity Act initiatives
• Managing curriculum- and instruction-related grants
• Overseeing educator evaluation systems
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to curriculum instruction and assessment
• Preparing reports and presentations for the Superintendent School Committee staff and families
• Attends school committee meetings as required
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Assessment supervises and evaluates:

• Director of English Language Acquisition
• District Literacy Coaches
• K12 Subject Matter Leaders
• Grades 912 Subject Matter Leaders
• District Head Nurse

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time (1.0); Salary Range: $165000-$185000 Benefits Anticipated Three-Year Contract

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools according to MA General Law.

Ashland values diversity and is committed to diversifying our professional staff. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including people of color people with disabilities and others to apply.

Required Experience:

Junior IC