Assistant Superintendent (Quadrant)

Texas ESC Region 16•Amarillo, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent serves as a Superintendent-in-Training who provides high-level leadership across multiple school districts. The role is designed to manage the day-to-day operations of Human Resources, Student Services, and Special Programs while mastering the executive skills needed to eventually run an entire school system.

Requirements

Master's degree required
Texas teaching certification required
Texas principal certification required
Minimum of 2 years successful principal/assistant principal experience required
Experience appraising teachers and support staff required

Nice To Haves

Texas Superintendent certification preferred
Central Office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides multiple districts with hands-on coaching in instructional and student services to ensure every classroom is set up for success.
Uses data to identify where students are struggling and works directly with district staff to implement changes that improve student outcomes.
Ensures that teaching materials and methods across both districts meet state standards and the needs of all learners.
Supports two districts in recruiting, hiring, and keeping high-quality teachers and Handles complex personnel issues, including evaluations, contract renewals, and resolving staff grievances or conflicts fairly.
Acts as a mentor to campus principals, helping them grow as leaders and managers of their own buildings.
Regularly checks in with staff and looks at performance data to figure out what training is missing for teachers and administrators.
Uses expert knowledge to create and lead engaging professional development sessions that actually work in a real classroom.
Sets and meets high personal goals by staying current on the latest educational research and seeking feedback from peers and supervisors.
Assists with school board preparations and attends meetings for both districts to learn the "politics" and transparency of school leadership.
Travels regularly between the Region 16 Education Service Center and multiple districts to provide face-to-face support.
If not currently certified as a Superintendent, the employee must be willing to obtain Texas Superintendent Certification
Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director
Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned