Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Crossroads Charter Schools•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent serves as the district’s chief academic leader, responsible for advancing the instructional vision, academic excellence, and equity commitments of Crossroads Charter Schools. Reporting to the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent oversees all areas that directly impact teaching, learning, instructional quality, and student outcomes. This includes curriculum and instruction, assessment and accountability, special education, 504, academic interventions, English Language Learners, PreK, enrichment, counseling and SEL, school culture, professional development, technology integration for learning, federal academic programs, and all academic support services. The Assistant Superintendent supervises principals and district academic leaders, ensuring alignment with Crossroads’ mission, core values, and Missouri Learning Standards. This individual serves as a key liaison to the Board of Directors on academic matters and collaborates with families, staff, and community stakeholders to support exceptional learning environments across the district. This role ensures high-quality services, compliance, and equitable outcomes for all student groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Administration required; Ed.S. or doctorate preferred.
Missouri Superintendent License preferred.
Minimum five years of successful school or district leadership experience with proven impact on student achievement.
Deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement.
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive practices.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, students, families, and community partners.
Ability to travel among school locations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must pass an extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising principals and/or district academic teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Strategic Direction: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the district’s academic vision and instructional priorities
Ensure all instructional programs align with state standards, district goals, and the Crossroads mission and core values.
Use data, research, and best practices to drive short- and long-term instructional planning.
Provide direct support, oversight, and coaching to principals and district academic leaders to ensure effective instructional leadership.
Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment: Oversee the development, revision, and implementation of PreK–12 curriculum across all content areas.
Ensure consistent, rigorous instructional practices aligned to Missouri Learning Standards and district frameworks.
Lead district assessment systems, data cycles, and instructional decision-making processes.
Monitor student achievement and growth, ensuring improvement in district/state assessment results and reduction of achievement gaps.
Student Services & Academic Supports: Oversee all programs that support equitable access to learning, including: Special Education English Learners 504 and Intervention Systems Counseling and Social Emotional Learning PreK Programs Enrichment and Accelerated Learning School Culture and Restorative Practices Real World Learning
Professional Learning & Staff Development: Collaborate with building leaders to design, lead, and evaluate districtwide professional development.
Ensure effective new teacher induction and support.
Lead implementation of the teaching and learning cycle and instructional coaching systems.
Develop future instructional leaders through intentional coaching, mentoring, and leadership pipelines.
Evaluate the effectiveness of PD through teacher feedback, classroom observation data, and student outcomes.
Leadership Supervision, Coaching, & Talent Development: Directly supervise, support, and evaluate principals and district academic leaders.
Build capacity for instructional leadership at each school.
Provide coaching to principals and district academic leaders in areas including data use, instruction, culture, and teacher development.
Support implementation of the Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan as it relates to teacher effectiveness and academic leadership roles.
Collaborate with HR on educator evaluation systems and instructional coaching models.
Compliance, Accountability & Reporting: Ensure all academic departments comply with federal and state requirements (e.g., IDEA, ESSA, Title programs, ELL regulations).
Oversee charter requirements and academic reporting to DESE.
Prepare reports and presentations for the Superintendent and Board of Directors on academic performance, program evaluation, and improvement plans.
Present clear, data-informed updates on student outcomes, instructional initiatives, and improvement efforts.
Family, Community, & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with families to support student learning and shared problem-solving.
Serve as district representative for academic initiatives with community organizations and educational partners as assigned by the Superintendent.
Communicate clearly and consistently with families and staff about academic programs, expectations, and progress.
Support schools in building effective home–school academic partnerships.
Innovation and Real-World Learning (Implementation): Support principals and teachers in implementing innovative instructional practices and Real-World Learning experiences.
Ensure academic rigor and alignment within experiential and project-based learning opportunities.
Serve as district liaison for real world learning partnerships.