Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Assessment and Educational Engagement – Pittsfield Public Schools

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Assessment and Educational Engagement

Full-time (1.0 FTE) Non-bargaining Position

Posting # PPS-2027-33

LOCATION:
District-wide
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as a key leader in the district, responsible for overseeing and coordinating efforts to enhance instructional quality, access student progress and foster strong family and community partnerships. This role requires a dynamic individual with a deep understanding of curriculum development, assessment practices and strategies to promote meaningful family engagement in education.
SALARY:
$125,000 – $140,000 Salary commensurate with experience
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership or a related field required
CERTIFICATION:
MA DESE Certification Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent
DUTIES:
Lead development and implementation of comprehensive culturally responsive

Instructional strategies for elementary and secondary education that align with

district goals, curriculum standards and best practices

Collaborate with school principals, program directors and instructional staff to

ensure the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of instructional programs

that meet the diverse needs of students

Provide guidance and support to school leaders in curriculum development,

instructional design and assessment practices to promote student engagement,

learning and achievement

Oversee the design and implementation of intervention programs and practices,

ensuring they meet the needs of the target population and align with best practices

in the field

Analyze assessment data to identify trends, strengths and areas of improvement in

instruction and use the findings to inform decision-making, resource allocation

and professional development initiatives

Collaborate with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to

establish and refine accountability systems to monitor the implementation and

outcomes of elementary and secondary instructional programs, ensuring

compliance with state and federal regulations and district standards

Facilitate the provision of professional development opportunities for teachers and

staff to enhance instructional practices, assessment practices

Write and maintain entitlement grants in collaboration with the Assistant

Superintendent for School Turnaround and Accountability

Develop and maintain system for tracking grant awards, expenditures and

reporting deadlines

Coordinate with finance and accounting staff to ensure proper allocation and

documentation of grant funds

Ensure principal evaluations are conducted in accordance with district, state and

professional policies/regulation/standards

 Prepare reports/presentations on school improvement efforts/outcomes for district leadership, the PPS School Committee and other stakeholders

Oversee interdistrict transfer requests and home education plans

Provide oversight/support for homeless and foster students

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of experience in education leadership roles, with a proven

track record of success

Experience in staff supervision, professional development and strategic planning

Knowledge of state and federal education regulations and standards
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Ability to foster partnerships with families, community stakeholders and

organizations to support elementary initiatives and promote student success

Ability to plan and coordinate family engagement events, workshops and activities

to empower families to support students’ academic success

Ability to provide guidance to all schools on effective communication strategies to

promote family involvement in school activities and decision-making processes

Deep understanding of instructional strategies, curriculum development,

assessment practices and accountability systems

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in education with a focus on

improving outcomes for our students who have been historically marginalized

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and use data to drive decision-

making and improve student outcomes
APPL. DEADLINE:
July 14, 2026
STARTING DATE:
August 1, 2026
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The Pittsfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer
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