Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent

BEGINNING: July 1, 2025

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Days and benefits will be specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

LOCATION: Service Center

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required, Doctorate preferred.
• Experience as a building principal and as a district level administrator preferred.
• Arkansas Administrator license and District Administration license required.

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Develops, oversees and manages day-to-day operations of educational programs and services for the district. Plans, develops and implements functions related to curriculum, instruction and professional development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of high-quality curriculum and instruction through collaborative leadership that supports continuous improvement across all schools.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides leadership in planning and conducting curriculum studies including special programs for new courses, funding staffing requirements and curriculum impact.
• Participates in the selection of textbooks, instructional software and online resources and provides guidance concerning all instructional material usage.
• Oversees the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional programs in all academic areas.
• Keeps staff informed of the latest trends in educational research and the application of new technology in curriculum and instruction.
• Assists in the development of the district Professional Development Plan.
• Assists in oversight of the professional development activities as they relate to district and state initiatives in curriculum and instruction.
• Assists in analyzing student achievement data to develop strategies for improving student achievement.
• Assists with planning and conducting meetings with the curriculum and instruction team, principals and/or teachers concerning curriculum and instruction.
• Evaluates the ESOL, GT and Special Education programs and their director.
• Oversees the instructional budget.
• Assists in the hiring of building level administrators.
• Oversees the evaluation of directors and principals and other personnel as assigned.
• Assists in the planning and opening or expanding of facilities and their programs.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on student academic achievement and curriculum and instruction issues to the school board, principals, teachers, parents, and community groups.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must have the ability to travel to other buildings as required.
• May work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

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