Assistant Superintendent - #1337290

JobID: 1098

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Superintendent

Date Posted:
4/17/2024

Location:
District

For more than 250 years, Westerly Public Schools has been actively advancing its educational standards and supporting its growth and development within the community. Here we create an inspiring, challenging, and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential. Our District offers competitive wages and a full range of benefits for both part-time and full-time staff including a complimentary employee assistance program, 403(b) participation, and holiday pay. Full-time benefits include paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage as well as employer sponsored life insurance and much more!
Are you ready to advance your career while giving back to the community by aiding in the development of our youth’s future?

General Statement: Within the Office of the Superintendent of Westerly Public Schools, to be responsible for district leadership and coordination of instructional programs, development of the district Strategic Plan, and development of systems and procedures that ensures all students are learning to high levels; to do related work as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the administrative direction of the Superintendent; work is reviewed for results attained and conformance to established polices, provisions of law, rules, regulations and district objectives.

Supervision Exercised: Supervises and reviews the work of Central Registration, Math and Reading District Coordinators, Staff Development and other curriculum leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Within the Office of the Superintendent of Westerly Public Schools, to be responsible for district leadership and coordination of instructional program
• To lead the development of the district-wide Strategic Plan.
• To develop systems and procedures that ensures that all students are learning to high levels.
• To coordinate and facilitate the horizontal and vertical articulation of the system-wide instructional programs, including professional development.
• To advise the Superintendent of system-wide instructional, curriculum and professional development needs.
• To oversee the writing and implementation of state and federal grants.
• To work closely with the leadership team to assist in evaluating instructional programs and implementing the necessary changes to improve student performance.
• To directly supervise and evaluate district-wide coordinators.
• To assist the Superintendent and Director of Finance and Administration in the area of human resource management, budget and policy.
• To represent the Superintendent, in his absence, at local and state meetings.
• To collaborate with the Directors of Technology and Special Education for the purpose of coordinating services and programs to improve student achievement.
• To work with parents and community members, as necessary.
• To act as the Superintendent in his absence.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Required qualifications for appointment:

Knowledges, skills and capacities: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of Standards- Based Instruction and Assessment; experience working with diverse populations including children with disabilities, students with limited English proficiency, students who live in poverty and students who are talented and gifted; excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative shared leadership environment; an understanding of systems and school improvement through data driven decision making.

Education:

• Doctorate preferred
• RI Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Certification required

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in education.
• Minimum of four (4) years of either building and/or central office experience.

Certification & Licensing:

• Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Questions can be directed to: **@Westerly.k12.ri.us

Westerly Public School District is committed to advancing, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging within the workplace and its community. As an equal opportunity employer we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If special accommodations are needed call 401-315-1500, 48 hours in advance.