Assistant Superintendent

Information specific to this position: We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as our next Assistant Superintendent, overseeing Early Childhood programs, Professional Learning, and approximately 15 schools (elementary through high school). Strong elementary experience is preferred, as this position provides strategic leadership and direct support to school leaders while ensuring instructional coherence and student success across all grade levels. Pay Range: $166,173-$213,532/year, based on qualifications and experience* Percentage: 100% Duration of position: Ongoing Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to the employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing leadership, supervision, development, and management of Poudre School District (PSD) schools and principals in up to three district feeders and support directors in the academic departments, including Early Childhood Education, Athletics and Activities, Integrated Services, School Services, Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction, Career & Innovation, Professional Learning and Educator Effectiveness, and Language, Culture and Equity. Ensure the articulation of high-quality educational opportunities through a systems-oriented preK-12 framework by collaborating closely with the Assistant Superintendents, Academic Cabinet, central departments, and feeder systems. Participate in the visioning and implementation of strategic initiatives through involvement with the Superintendent and Cabinet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of administrators who are responsible for the delivery of high quality education and services to all Poudre School District students. Create internal structures, processes, and protocols that improve student access to educational services. Develop and implement a plan to operationalize PSD’s Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) across schools. Set student achievement goals for the District’s schools and identify and report on strategic metrics tied to those goals. Support District diversity and equity initiatives and operationalize these initiatives consistently at and across school sites. Support and participate in the development of parameters, guidelines, and processes for integrating community resources and partnerships that align with PSD’s goals and strategic initiatives. Develop opportunities to implement PSD’s strategic initiatives equitably across schools. Participate as a key administrative advisor to the Superintendent to foster effective communications and contribute to the decision-making process. Develop and implement board policy for all instructional matters. Support and implement the Board’s ends statement and Superintendent’s Policies by collaborating closely with schools and central office administrators. Direct a team of educators in focusing on increasing student achievement and acquiring full district accreditation. Assist with the development, monitoring, and implementation of district strategic initiatives. Function as Poudre School District’s representative on contractual and instructional arrangements. Support Budget Manager and Controller in district-wide budget planning and implementation. Implement and monitor district, school, and student safety plans. Support and implement all Poudre School District’s policies, procedures, and expectations. Conduct school site visits to develop standards, establish priorities, and set goals for improving student achievement, teacher development, and the performance of schools. Facilitate professional development for administrative staff to maximize student achievement and school improvement efforts. Commit to providing personal and professional excellence. Function as Superintendent in his/her/their absence. Provide leadership, supervision, development, and management of academic department directors. Work with PSD charter schools as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in School Administration, Education, or related field Minimum of five years of educational administrative experience required Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS Criminal background check required for hire #J-18808-Ljbffr Poudre School District