Job Description
Assistant Superintendent
Highlands School District is seeking an educational leader as our next Assistant Superintendent to serve our Pre K-12 program and provide both instructional and operational leadership. Reporting to the Superintendent, this is an opportunity for an accomplished, innovative leader to support the mission of the District, have a direct impact on programs and implementation, and collaborate on instructional and academic activities that position students for success. The successful candidate will be a skilled leader with proven experience, a passion for creating a supportive and rich learning environment, a desire to provide opportunities for students through high quality learning experiences, and the ability to collaborate with teachers, instructional, and non-instructional staff.
Essential Duties of the Position:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive professional development program that is aligned with the District's Comprehensive Plan
• Supervise and evaluate assigned administrative personnel
• Assist the Superintendent in the selection, placement, and evaluation of instructional staff
• Collaborate with the Superintendent on the development of curriculum and instruction Board policies and administrative regulations
• Promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and high expectations that support learning
• Serve as the District Title IX Coordinator and McKinney-Vento Liaison
• Collaborate with employees, administration, and staff to ensure alignment in design, implementation, and assessment of the District's educational programming, including alignment with required District, state, and national standards
• Lead the District's Induction Program that aligns with Commonwealth standards and supports professionals while focusing on the use of appropriate and effective practices and methods for student achievement
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing efforts of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to ensure instruction is meeting student needs
• Serve as Safety/Security Coordinator and oversee Threat Assessment Teams training and Emergency Operations Plan
• Analyze data to ensure appropriate instructional benchmarks and progress are aligned for success and recalibrate and adjust efforts accordingly
• Oversee and coordinate student teaching throughout the District
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Communicate and present information effectively to a broad range of stakeholders
• Serve as District Grant Writer overseeing all submissions, implementation, and reporting
Applicants must possess demonstrated experience as a teacher in a public education setting, as well as experience in K-12 administration. A Master's degree in educational administration, educational
leadership, curriculum development, or a related field; and a Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility and Doctorate required.
Highlands is an EOE