Assistant Executive Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Executive Director of Teaching & Secondary Learning serves as a key district leader in advancing instructional excellence, professional development, and student achievement through a robust multi-tiered system of support for student learning. This position works collaboratively with district and school administrators, teachers, and staff to support high-quality instruction, curriculum alignment, and professional growth opportunities across all grade levels (P-12). Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, the Assistant Executive Director provides visionary leadership to enhance teaching and learning while ensuring alignment with district mission, vision, values and goals, state standards, and best practices. This position requires a high level of leadership, initiative, and dedication to ensuring the success of all students through effective teaching and learning practices across the P-12 spectrum.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
Washington State Administrator Certification.
Minimum of three years of successful school or school district administrative leadership experience.
Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and professional learning.
Strong knowledge of P-12 education policies, best practices, and state/national education standards, including state and federal categorical programs.
Exceptional skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
Ability to independently lead and mentor staff, foster innovation, and drive systemic improvements in teaching and learning.
Ability to independently administer district-level decisions and plans in support of the district’s strategic plan.
Experience in development, maintenance, implementation, and communication of school district policies and procedures.
Experience in supervising and evaluating certificated personnel.
Experience and ability to analyze and interpret data for the purpose of strengthening P-12 programming that leads to improved student outcomes.
Technological proficiency and ability to leverage digital tools for instruction, assessment, and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Ability to initiate and facilitate collaborative conversations that align with the district’s mission, vision, and core principles.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering trust, transparency, and open communication.
Capacity to navigate complex challenges, implement strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.
Passion for public education and a deep commitment to supporting teachers and students in achieving excellence.
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the evolving needs of the district and its schools.
Ability to recognize and honor the interconnected nature of departments across the entire school district.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior leader in the district, collaborating with the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning and the District Leadership Team to advance strategic goals and initiatives, specifically including the practice of district-wide Professional Learning Communities with strategic integration of state and federal categorical resources.
Serve as the lead administrator for state and federal categorical program administration, ensuring efficient, equitable, data-driven, and transparent allocation of the district’s financial resources. Specific categorical funding sources this position will oversee and monitor include LAP and Title 1A.
Provide leadership for the adoption of prioritized learning standards and the adoption of curriculum resources to support the standards.
Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator.
Provide support for the district’s secondary highly capable programming.
Provide leadership for the in-district student transfer process for all secondary schools.
Ensure a system of standards-based instruction and assessment throughout the district.
Support the continuous development of leadership skills in administrators across the district.
Assist in leading the district’s P-12 instructional programs, ensuring curriculum standards coherence, research-based pedagogical practices, and continuous improvement in student learning outcomes.
Oversee professional development initiatives aligned with the district’s strategic plan, designing and implementing training programs that support administrators as they lead teachers in effective instructional strategies, assessment practices, and leadership development.
Support, supervise, and mentor principals and instructional leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement, high expectations, and instructional excellence.
Guide and support the implementation of inclusionary practices for all students, ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction and resources through a multi-tiered system of academic support and intervention.
Collaborate with Employee Services to oversee the induction, mentoring, and professional growth of new and experienced certificated staff.
Serve as a representative on the district technology committee to stay abreast of developing educational technologies and opportunities.
Provide leadership for the district’s evaluation processes, supporting administrators in implementing the district’s evaluation frameworks; utilize the frameworks as supportive tools to improve professional practices across the district.
Routinely monitor student achievement data and use data-driven decision-making to develop and implement instructional strategies, measure program effectiveness, and enhance student achievement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including instructional staff, principals, district leaders, community members, and educational partners.
Represent the district in state and regional education initiatives, staying abreast of emerging trends and policies that impact teaching and learning.
Routinely collaborate with the Assistant Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning to provide a continuum of services for students P-12.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.