Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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About The Position
The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) is a pivotal leadership role aimed at enhancing academic support services to elevate student achievement and address the achievement gap. This position is responsible for driving the educational performance of KCPS by providing leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the curriculum, instruction, and school improvement initiatives, including adherence to the Missouri School Improvement Plan. The Assistant Superintendent will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure that educational practices are aligned with state and federal reporting guidelines, ultimately fostering an environment conducive to student success. In this role, the Assistant Superintendent will build and support a high-performance educational team, inspiring and aligning the academic work across KCPS. This includes developing inclusive decision-making processes that integrate academic supports and services effectively. The position involves supervising a team that includes directors of curriculum and instruction as well as special programs, ensuring that effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment policies are implemented to maximize educational options and improve student achievement for all demographics. The Assistant Superintendent will also be responsible for balancing educational consistency with appropriate autonomy at schools, promoting best practice sharing, and collaboration at all levels. This role requires setting priorities and measurable goals while managing KCPS resources to support these objectives. Additionally, the Assistant Superintendent will oversee the development of partnerships with educational and community organizations to enhance KCPS programs, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to the successful achievement of full school accreditation. The position also entails preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring that professional development opportunities are available for instructional staff at all levels.
