Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Spencer County Central Office - Taylorsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5565772

Final date to receive applications: Apr 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Assistant Superintendent provides executive leadership in planning, implementing,

and evaluating both academic performance and student support services. This role

serves as a primary member of the Superintendent’s Administrative Team and assumes

the Superintendent's responsibilities in their absence. The successful candidate will be

an ambassador for the district, committed to high expectations for teaching, learning,

and customer service for all students, parents, and staff.

Certification: Kentucky Superintendent Certification and Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP) certification.

Experience: Proven leadership experience in school and/or district settings.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and instruction; knowledge of district/school finance and operation, and Kentucky laws related to enrollment and truancy is preferred.

• Academic Leadership & Instructional Support
  • Curriculum & Instruction:
    Oversee the development of a rigorous, intentional curriculum aligned to state/local standards and the district vision. Coordinate instructional programs that use research-based practices to engage all students.
  • Assessment & Data:
    Direct an assessment system using multiple strategies to monitor student needs and modify instruction. Create systems for routine data analysis to drive results-based decisions at the district and building levels.
  • Professional Growth:
    Direct a collaborative certified personnel evaluation process. Assist principals in creating job-embedded professional development programs based on the needs of staff and students.
  • Leadership Development:
    Lead the District Instructional Leadership Team to develop teacher leaders and build leadership capacity at all levels.
• Student Supports & Pupil Personnel
  • Attendance & Enrollment:
    Administer the district’s enrollment, registration, and census functions. Enforce Kentucky laws regarding compulsory attendance and truancy.
  • Intervention & Support:
    Work with principals, parents, and community agencies to implement research-based interventions to improve attendance and provide incentive programs.
  • Ancillary Services:
    Coordinate and facilitate essential training and annual evaluations for Food Service and Transportation personnel.
• Administrative & District Operations
  • Policy & Planning:
    Regularly review policies and programs to ensure they align with the district’s commitment to organizing around students. Direct the continuous school and district improvement planning process.
  • Resource Management:
    Act as the Model Procurement Administrator for the district. Prepare bid specifications, tabulate bids, and recommend actions to the Superintendent.
  • Personnel Alignment:
    Ensure recruitment, selection, and induction processes align with district beliefs and our district’s Strategic Plan.
  • Customer Service:
    Routinely collect feedback from the community, parents, and students to ensure excellent service.
• Supervision & Program Oversight
  • The Assistant Superintendent supervises personnel and programs, including, but not limited to:
    • Academic Programs:
      Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction, Exceptional Child Education, Gifted and Talented, English Language Learners, and Instructional Resources.
    • Federal & Categorical Programs:
      Title I (including Migrant), Title II (Teacher Quality/Technology), Title III (LEP), Title IV (Safe & Drug-Free), and Title V.
    • Student Services:
      Extended School Services (ESS), Home/Hospital Instruction, Hillview Academy assignments, and Adult Education.
    • Operations:
      Food Service and Transportation reviews/reporting, and Safe Schools.
    • Facilities and Maintenance

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Requires effective communication using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires bending, squatting, reaching, and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 30 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $82,581 to $131,767 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant/Deputy Superintendent/Chief

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required