Assistant Superintendent

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction serves as a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, providing visionary leadership in translating the district's educational philosophy, Board of Education goals, and CSDE priorities into a coherent, high-quality K-12 instructional program. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning, ensuring all students have equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Instructional Leadership

• Assists in establishing annual district instructional goals aligned with Board of Education priorities.
• Leads initiatives ensuring all instructional materials and practices are culturally responsive and provide equitable outcomes for all student populations with a goal of providing equity and access for all students.
• Leads curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation in conjunction with the Curriculum Directors while responding to student achievement, teacher feedback, and state mandates.
• Educational Technology: Oversees the integration of instructional technology and digital literacy, ensuring AI policy and 1:1 device programs enhance pedagogical goals.
• Collaborates with Curriculum Directors and building principals to support site-based instructional goal setting and continuous improvement.
• Chairs the Curriculum Council and manages communication, documentation, and follow-through of Council initiatives.
• Directs K-12 textbook and instructional resource review and adoption processes.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Pupil Personnel to monitor the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.

Assessment, Accountability, and Data

• Oversees, in conjunction with the Curriculum Directors, all district-wide student assessment systems (SBA, NGSS, SAT, and local benchmarks) to ensure compliance with CSDE requirements.
• Data Systems: Supervises the District Data Specialist and leads the District Data Team in establishing systems for the effective use of data at the district, school, and classroom levels.
• Presents high-level reports to the Board of Education and the public regarding student growth and achievement trends.
• Coordinates the collection, validation, and reporting of data for CSDE accountability systems and performance dashboards.

Professional Learning and Personnel

• Professional Growth: Oversees the Professional Growth and Evaluation Committee (PDEC) to plan and implement job-embedded professional development.
• Educator Induction: Oversees the TEAM program and new teacher orientation to ensure retention of high-quality certified staff.
• Supervision: Supervises and evaluates Directors of Curriculum and district instructional leaders.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, and retention of certified personnel, serving on administrative search committees as needed.

Operations and General Administration

• Registration, Residency & Transportation: Provides administrative oversight for district registration, residency verification, and transportation services to ensure equitable access to services. Acts as the district's Homeless Liaison.
• Grants Management: Authors, administers and directs others with State and Federal Grants.
• Policy Development: Assists the Superintendent in developing Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Budget: Manages budgets for curriculum, instruction, and professional learning; assists in the annual district budget development and presentation..
• Acting Superintendent: Serves in the capacity of the Superintendent, as assigned, during the Superintendent's absence.
• Supervises Directors of Curriculum and assists in supervising building principals.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for this position are listed in the full job description on our website.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time (12 month) position to begin July 1, 2026. Salary range of $193,000-$198,000.
The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer