Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning​/Chief Academic Officer; CAO

Position: 26-98 Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning / Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
TITLE:

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning / Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

TYPE OF POSITION:
Full-time (1.0); anticipated start date 7/1/2026; salary commensurate with experience (range $165,000-$175,000/year)

LOCATION:

District, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
All qualified candidates

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning / Chief Academic Officer (CAO) provides district wide leadership for curriculum, instruction, assessment, accountability, and professional learning across PreK-12. The CAO ensures high-quality instructional programs, equitable access to learning opportunities, and continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making. The position supports principals and instructional leaders and advances district priorities related to student achievement and equity.

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning / Chief Academic Officer reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. The CAO supervises and evaluates assigned instructional leadership staff and serves as the secondary evaluator of building principals, as directed by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Licensed, or eligible for licensure, 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.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning / Chief Academic Officer is responsible for leadership in the following areas:

* Curriculum and Instruction;

* Assessment, Accountability, and MCAS;

* Student Learning Data Analysis and Application;

* Professional Development and Educator Growth;

* Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS);

* Equity and English Learner (EL/ESOL) Programming;

* 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;

* Overseeing district assessment systems and accountability requirements, including MCAS;

* Supporting principals and instructional leaders through data-informed instructional improvement;

* Planning, coordinating, and evaluating district wide 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;

* 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;

* Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning / Chief Academic Officer supervises and evaluates:

* Director of Mathematics;

* Director of Literacy;

* Director of ESOL/Equity;

* K-12 Subject Matter Leaders;

* Grades 9-12 Subject Matter Leaders.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office setting. Frequent in-district and out-of-district travel is required. Meetings frequently occur outside of normal operating hours.

Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.

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