Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment: Ashland Public Schools

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.

Ashland values diversity and is committed to diversifying our professional staff.  We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, people with disabilities, and others, to apply.