Assistant Superintendent Teaching and Learning

Start Date : August 1, 2026 unless otherwise agreed

Overview:
The Assistant Superintendent Teaching & Learning is responsible for the vision, planning, implementation, operation, reliability and accountability of core curricula, assessment and instructional academic programs and for all Human Resource functions for all assigned certified/licensed employees to create a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Superintendent, in cooperation with other executive level administrators, in effectively coordinating and continuously improving academics, programs and operations.
2. Collaborate with and assist the Superintendent, in cooperation with other executive level administrators, in effectively coordinating the district's educational programs.
3. Prepare agenda items for the Board of Education meetings and complete the follow-up process for such items after Board action.
4. Attend Board meetings and prepare presentations and reports for the Board as requested by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
5. Provide leadership in the development, implementation and administration of continuous improvement goals, benchmarks, and measures.
6. Formulate proposals for revision and development of Board policies and administrative guidelines.
7. Co-Chair the district Local Professional Development Committee and administers the district's online LPDC system.
8. Provide an organized, consistent, useful body of research information for professionals in the schools as it relates to personnel issues.
9. Supervise assigned personnel, conducts annual performance appraisals, and makes recommendations for appropriate employment action.
10. Develop comprehensive staffing plans for recruitment and retention.
11. Make recommendations in cooperation with appropriate administrators for all personnel employment, assignments, transfers, dismissals, and promotions.
12. Serve as the lead district administrator for all evaluation systems for licensed employees.
13. Coordinate the planning and implementation of a district staff development program.
14. Supervise the maintenance of up-to-date and accurate personnel records for employees as assigned.
15. Direct the establishment of and evaluation of professional development experiences for administrators and certified/licensed personnel.
16. Responsible for the District resident educator and mentoring program, with the purpose of providing a program of positive support to promote professional growth to beginning teachers and to teachers new to the District.
17. Oversee the administration of the provisions of applicable negotiated agreements or contracts.
18. Work with Association representatives in maintaining proactive and collaborative communication.
19. Administer a system to review legal issues in counsel with the Superintendent, school attorneys or other appropriate persons on legal issues as they relate to the Human Resources Department.
20. Provide oversight for state, federal, and grant funded programs and fulfills any compliance reporting requirements.
21. Lead or facilitate standing and ad hoc study committees upon request.
22. Provide leadership for the assessment of current instructional practices and curriculum and makes recommendations for improvement in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade programs.
23. Review, approve and monitor all program-related research activities.
24. Contribute to public information documents as requested.
25. Analyze performance data to improve programs and academic achievement.
26. Routinely and regularly attend school, community, and business functions to promote a positive and engaged school climate.
27. Actively engage and serve as a positive role model for students, parents/guardians, community, and philanthropic or business partners.
28. Serve as the district compliance officer for Title IX and for any harassment complaints, and conduct investigations as needed.
29. Serve as the hearing officer for student suspension appeal hearings as assigned.
30. Provide support to the Superintendent with one-time, long-term, or ongoing special projects as needed.
31. Review legislation and legal interpretations affecting curricula, assessment, instruction, and school programs.
32. Serve as district-level contact for parent concerns related to academics.
33. Provide leadership in the monitoring, implementation and administration of campus-wide safety and security plans and programs, including annual review, revision, and/or submission as required by state officials.
34. Collaborate with staff to ensure a consistent safe and secure learning environment.
35. Oversee development of student and parent communications related to academics and programming.
36. Serve as a compliance officer for reports of bullying and completes bullying reports as required by state officials.
37. Maintain positive communication with all site and department administrators.
38. Conduct classroom walkthroughs and school site visitations to determine quality of services provided.
39. Develop, coordinate, and supervise new programs and projects as authorized by the Superintendent, the Treasurer/CFO or the Board of Education.
40. Assist in the coordination of and evaluation of professional development experiences for non-teaching/exempt staff and identifies and provides professional development and support for supervisors.
41. Assist in developing the annual budget and long-range financial planning.
42. Administer academic related contracts with outside agencies.
43. Develop and sustain relationships with city leaders and other local governmental agencies.
44. Collaborate with other administrators and staff to coordinate and supervise nursing and mental health services and well-being programs as assigned.
45. Oversee, organize, and facilitate internal and external student well-being initiatives.
46. Serve as the district well-being liaison to the community.
47. Assist with the coordination of staff wellness committee planning, and programming.
48. Serve as the district-wide lead of The R Factor (implementation, planning, programming, coordination, professional development, etc).
49. Analyze data for continuous improvement.
50. Perform all other tasks/duties and assume such responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Key Qualifications:
1. Master's degree or higher.
2. Valid Ohio License/Certificate as a Superintendent or ability and willingness to obtain.
3. Ten years or more successful experience in education with at least five years administrative experience at the building or District level in the following areas:

• Human Resources
• Staff Development
• Curriculum
• Assessment
• Instruction
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Multicultural Education
• Planning

4. Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Technologically proficient.
3. Strong observational, planning, organizational, time management, problem solving, analytical and prioritization skills.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of curricula, assessment and instruction, personnel management, contracts, health and welfare benefits and insurance.
5. Knowledge of Ohio school and contract law, school operations, student services, school finance, budget development and forecasting.
6. Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire and retain diverse high-quality employees.
7. Knowledge of and experience in the collective bargaining process.
8. Knowledge of or ability to learn The R Factor.
9. Ability to make informed accountable decisions.
10. Ability to create, implement and progress monitor continuous improvement plans based upon performance data, research and best practices.
11. Ability to conduct, succinctly summarize, report, and act upon investigations.
12. Ability to lead multiple projects, prioritize workload and resolve conflicting demands.
13. Ability to conduct and synthesize research to disseminate pertinent information.
14. Ability to identify and analyze problems and propose plausible solutions.
15. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including stressful or high-profile pressure filled situations.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by direction, policy or law.
17. Ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed.
18. Ability to serve as a positive role model and to actively engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.
19. Ability to adjust, adapt, and respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
20. Demonstrated use of interpersonal techniques including, but not limited to tact, patience, kindness, dignity and respect.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position is mostly indoors: climate-controlled office or school setting
• The employee is frequently required to walk and stand while performing the duties of this job. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
• The employee may lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must also have the ability to work in an office environment and operate varied technologies.
• The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet, as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from.
• The employee must be able to communicate in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Conduct:
Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Terms, Compensation and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be offered a two-year two-hundred sixty-day administrative contract excluding annual vacation and personal leave. Salary range of $150,000-$165,000 plus annual performance incentive compensation eligibility for achieving measurable outcomes; placement commensurate with proven leadership experience. Comprehensive benefits.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.