26 - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning serves as an instructional leader for the district and provides differentiated guidance, support, and supervision to principals by leveraging central office and financial resources to improve student achievement. The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning builds the capacity of principals to improve the conditions for learning and teaching. The Assistant Superintendent oversees the allocation and monitoring of instructional resources and school-based budgeting. The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning designs, develops, and informs policies, standards, and vision at the district level. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for an aligned PK-12 instructional program that addresses state, local, and federal requirements to ensure academic achievement.

Requirements

Colorado Principal License within 60 days from date of hire
Master's Degree in Education or related field
Minimum of Eight (8) years of combined experience as a principal and in central administration roles that demonstrate a progressive increase in responsibilities
Valid Colorado Driver License
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and success in leading turnaround and/or rapid school improvement reform
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Build relationships with leading education reformers and maintain knowledge of critical education policy issues and innovations in education
Participate in making critical strategic decisions as a senior executive leadership team member
Understand the Board policies, local, state, and federal guidelines related to departmental functions, communicate guidelines inherent in those policies, and oversee the implementation of policies
Guide the development, revision, and implementation of K-12 vertical curriculum in all subject areas including alignment to resources, assessment recommendations, suggested teaching strategies, and classroom activities, and assures that curricula are aligned to national and state standards
Develop and implement educational activities, both strategic and operational, including metrics to track and evaluate progress, and monitor the collection and analysis of data to improve the instructional program
Develop and refine tools for appropriate assessment of students, schools, and organizational performance; monitor the collection and analysis of data to improve the instructional program, and oversee the interpretation of assessment and other data to staff and community and monitor results of student learning
Guide school leaders in the development of school curriculum, facilitate collaboration among school sites, and supervise the work of curriculum consultants and team members in order to formulate action plans and modify programs and procedures to improve district efforts
Provide school leaders with the tools, support, and training needed to refine and articulate the overall instructional strategies for schools, including attention to different learning styles, different student cultural backgrounds, low ability readers, English language learners, and students with advanced capabilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate the integration of technology and electronic tools in teaching, learning, management, and communications
Prepare, complete, and maintain required documentation that is current, accurate, and complete and submit requested information in a timely manner
Supervise senior staff members who are responsible for specific instructional functions, setting performance standards and objectives, providing proper training and professional development opportunities, and evaluating performance
Develop, oversee, and evaluate professional development program to improve teacher and leader effectiveness
Develop principals to lead and manage highly-effective instructional teams and accelerate both teacher practices and student achievement
Collaborate with Executive Directors and appropriate staff to ensure continuous improvement efforts are supported
Provide leadership in the allocation and management of personnel in assigned schools
Budget resources (funding, time, people, technology, etc.) appropriately to achieve district priorities and support and monitor local, state, and federal guidelines, rules, and procedures for the sound fiscal management of division funds
Provide support to school leaders regarding strategic use of time, people, and money (budget process, personnel hiring, scheduling, etc.)
Analyze school reports and performance data to provide direction and program planning
Provide administrative guidance and ensure compliance with Board policy and state/federal regulations and statutes
Attend Board of Education meetings, plan and present information to the Board as requested by the Superintendent
Serve as a team leader to Learning Services Leadership Team and the Superintendent's Cabinet and actively participate in district-wide planning, development, and evaluation to support school development; align resources to meet the District's goals.
Respond directly to parent concerns and support principals to address parental concerns; respond professionally to common inquiries or complaints from all stakeholders on a variety of curriculum, instruction, and assessment topics
Promote community understanding of Pueblo School District 60 goals, missions, and programs and serve as an ambassador and advocate for Pueblo School District 60
Represent the Superintendent in an official capacity as required and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned