Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment – Ashland School District

Qualifications:

• Licensed, or eligible for and able to be licensed by position start date, as an Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred, in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in PreK–12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment leadership
• Strong understanding of assessment systems, accountability, and data use
• Experience leading professional development and supporting educator growth
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, staff, families, and community stakeholders
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate and consistent with state licensure requirements

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with school committee policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

JOB GOAL:

Provide visionary and strategic leadership for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning to ensure equitable access, high-quality instruction, and improved outcomes for all students.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for leadership in the following areas:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Assessment, Accountability, and MCAS
• Student Learning Data Analysis and Application
• Develop a teacher recruitment, induction, and retention program
• Professional Development and Educator Growth
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Title I Coordination
• Student Opportunity Act planning and reporting
• Curriculum Opt-Out Coordination
• Grant Management and Administration
• Educator Evaluation
• Home Education Oversight

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of PreK–12 curriculum and instructional programs
• Coordination of teacher induction and mentor programs for educators in Years 1-3
• Overseeing district assessment systems and accountability requirements, including MCAS
• Supporting principals and instructional leaders through data-informed instructional improvement
• Planning, coordinating, and evaluating districtwide professional development
• Overseeing MTSS structures and alignment of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports
• Ensuring equitable access to curriculum and instructional programs for all students
• Serving as Title I Coordinator and overseeing Student Opportunity Act initiatives
• Managing curriculum- and instruction-related grants
• Overseeing educator evaluation systems
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Preparing reports and presentations for the Superintendent, School Committee, staff, and families
• Attends school committee meetings as required
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment supervises and evaluates:

• Director of English Language Acquisition
• District Literacy Coaches
• K–12 Subject Matter Leaders
• Grades 9–12 Subject Matter Leaders
• District Head Nurse

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time (1.0); Salary Range: $165,000-$185,000, Benefits, Anticipated Three-Year Contract

– Start date July 1, 2026 or negotiated.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools according to MA General Law.

Shift Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $165,000.00 – $185,000.00 / Per Year

Location: Curriculum Instruction & Assessment