ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION AND ACHIEVEMENT

Posting: AP7592
Location: Educational Service Center
Position: Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Achievement
Hours: 8 Hours/Day
Calendar: 250-Day
Rate: 1.0 FTE

The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Achievement is a key leadership role responsible for driving educational excellence within the district. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that the district's educational initiatives align with its strategic goals, providing leadership to instructional leaders, and enhancing academic outcomes across the district. This position entails:

• Ensures instruction reflects best practices, equity, and inclusion
• Evaluates effectiveness of district programs and student outcomes
• Leads and supports School Improvement Plan (SIP) process
• Aligns school plans with district Strategic Direction Plan
• Provides strategic vision aligned with district goals
• Oversees instructional policies and regulations
• Presents updates and policies at school board meetings
• Leads professional learning for administrators
• Collaborates with Superintendent's Cabinet for improvement and innovation
• Mentors and supports Executive Directors
• Supervises and coaches comprehensive high school principals
• Coordinates cross-department academic goals and projects
• Manages budgets and aligns staffing/resources with goals
• Supports discipline and behavior strategies for safe schools
• Partners with families, community, and external groups
• Handles escalated concerns and complaints
• Mediates conflicts and builds collaborative solutions

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, with Program, Principal, or Superintendent certification or credentials.
• 3-5 years of successful experience as a principal and/or central office administrator.

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data effectively and use it to make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in researching, designing, and implementing instructional practices, curriculum development, and professional development.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including staff, families, and community partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster relationships, build trust, and promote collaboration.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment for all students.
• Proven experience supervising and leading principals and/or central office administrators.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

To Expedite Employment Processing

• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

Additional Information for External Candidates

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
• For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org