Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Assessment and Educational Engagement – Pittsfield Public Schools

About the role

Serves as a key leader in the district, responsible for enhancing instructional quality, monitoring student progress, and fostering strong family and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive culturally responsive instructional strategies for elementary and secondary education that align with district goals, curriculum standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with school principals, program directors, and instructional staff to ensure the effective planning, delivery, and evaluation of instructional programs that meet the diverse needs of students
• Provide guidance and support to school leaders in curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment practices to promote student engagement, learning, and achievement
• Oversee the design and implementation of intervention programs and practices, ensuring they meet the needs of the target population and align with best practices in the field
• Analyze assessment data to identify trends, strengths, and areas of improvement in instruction and use the findings to inform decision-making, resource allocation, and professional development initiatives
• Collaborate with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish and refine accountability systems to monitor the implementation and outcomes of elementary and secondary instructional programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and district standards
• Facilitate the provision of professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance instructional practices, assessment practices
• Write and maintain entitlement grants in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for School Turnaround and Accountability
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking grant awards, expenditures, and reporting deadlines
• Coordinate with finance and accounting staff to ensure proper allocation and documentation of grant funds
• Ensure principal evaluations are conducted in accordance with district, state, and professional policies/regulations/standards
• Prepare reports/presentations on school improvement efforts/outcomes for district leadership, the PPS School Committee, and other stakeholders
• Oversee interdistrict transfer requests and home education plans
• Provide oversight/support for homeless and foster students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in education leadership roles, with a proven track record of success
• Experience in staff supervision, professional development, and strategic planning
• Knowledge of state and federal education regulations and standards
• Ability to foster partnerships with families, community stakeholders, and organizations to support elementary initiatives and promote student success
• Ability to plan and coordinate family engagement events, workshops, and activities to empower families to support students’ academic success
• Ability to provide guidance to all schools on effective communication strategies to promote family involvement in school activities and decision-making processes
• Deep understanding of instructional strategies, curriculum development, assessment practices, and accountability systems
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education with a focus on improving outcomes for students who have been historically marginalized
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and use data to drive decision-making and improve student outcomes

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Pay

$125,000 – $140,000 Salary commensurate with experience

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Contact Information

To apply for this job, email your details to kestevens@pittsfield.net

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pittsfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer

Position Control Number

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