Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Position: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction K-12

Responsible to: Superintendent of Schools

Primary Description: The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction directs the planning, delivery and ongoing improvement of curriculum, instruction, and assessment and reports to the Superintendent.

Experience: Experience in an administrative position performing quality improvement, curriculum design and delivery, achievement and performance, and assessment. K-12 experience preferred.

Education: Completion of a Master"s Degree, ED.S or Ph.D in educational administration.

Certification: Possession of a valid Indiana principal, superintendent"s license or working toward the completion of a superintendent"s license.

Contractual Terms of Employment: The contract shall include a salary for a period of two hundred sixty (260) working days. The benefit schedule is approved by the Board of School Trustees and the scheduling of vacation or other benefit days shall be pre-arranged and approved by the Superintendent.

Essential Functions of The Position: The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction:

• Directs district-wide curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development programs.

• Serves as an active member of the leadership team. Articulates a clear philosophy and shared vision of learning.

• Upholds Board policies. Implements administrative guidelines/procedures.

• Promotes the district"s mission, philosophy, and vision.

• Builds internal/external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning.

• Maintains open/effective oral and written communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Encourages innovation. Analyzes data to improve school operations. Serves as an information resource.
• Provides staff leadership. Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork. Promotes a safe, efficient, and effective work/learning environment. Advances the change process. Implements strategies and timeframes to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Administers the Board- approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Approves the purchase of supplies and equipment. Ensures that program resources are equitably apportioned.
• Chairs the district curriculum design team and textbook adoption. Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum for all K-12 courses. Recommends course additions and grade placements. Verifies graduation requirements.
• Pursues funding opportunities. Prepares grant/foundation applications. Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements.
• Facilitates staff selection and orientation processes. Expresses high expectations and provides support to improve staff performance (e.g., observations, consultations, meetings, etc.).
• Promotes professionalism. Implements state mandated and locally developed personnel appraisal standards. Participates in collaborative planning of effective staff development programs that improve teaching outcomes and student learning (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
• Serves on local professional growth design teams, as directed.
• Helps manage the instructional program. Promotes academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Directs the development, assessment, and revision of curriculum guides and courses of study. Manages the planning process to select instructional materials and equipment.
• Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Keeps current with state academic content, standards, benchmarks, and indicators. Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about student skill progression and key contributions made by staff at each level.
• Helps administer policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.
• Oversees student testing programs. Works with staff to ensure consistent standards for the accurate collection, recording, and verification of student data. Analyzes test results. Monitors the efficacy of instructional interventions that support continuous and measurable improvements in student achievement.
• Organizes curriculum for summer school intervention programs.
• Complies with federal/state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Participates in parent conferences and student planning meetings, as needed (e.g., RtI, IEP, 504, etc.).
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Reviews and monitors the performance of principals with the Superintendent.
• Monitors safety concerns. Works with the stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Upholds applicable local, state, and federal laws. Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as school contact for service providers.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the Superintendent.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit license, transcripts, and three letters of references.

Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/hanover/onlineapp/

Position posted until : February 20, 2026