Job: Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $105,000/yr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Procedure for application: Send completed application packet to include an application (applications available online at www.salidaschools.com), resume, letter of interest, three current letters of reference, and copies of certifications (official transcripts for consideration of salary placement are required) to:

Sherri Wyatt Salida School District 627 Oak Street Salida, CO 81201 [email protected]

Closing date of application: March 24, 2025

Beginning date of employment: July 1, 2025

General Description of the Role: The district is looking for an Assistant Superintendent to support the Superintendent and Board of Education in ensuring all curriculum and instructional programs are of high quality. The individual will report directly to the Superintendent. The individual will collaborate with building principals to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students–preschool through 12th grade. The development of the certified faculty will be the primary responsibility of this individual, including: professional development, licensure, mentoring, curriculum adoption, and best practices in pedagogy. This individual will work closely with principals to ensure faculty are offering quality lesson plans and effectively using instructional minutes. This individual will oversee the district certified staff evaluation system. Previous building principal experience is required. The individual is to ensure all state level reports and data are compliant and timely. The individual will lead the implementation of all state testing and all local assessments to monitor the performance of students, keeping the Board of Education informed. The individual will oversee the implementation of all special populations, including: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Alternative Education, and Gifted and Talented. If the Superintendent is unavailable, then the assistant Superintendent will perform executive decision making. This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. Written reports require a skill set that allows for efficiency and accessibility. A high level of autonomy is expected with equal amounts of self-management.

 Qualifications

Required Education: Master’s degree

Licensure: Principal or Administrator license from the Colorado Department of Education Instructional or Life Coaching certification is preferred

Supervisor and Evaluator: Superintendent

Supervises and Evaluates: Student Data Assistant, Special Education Coordinator, GT and ELL Teachers, and any other related curriculum

Contract Days: 240 days (scheduled with supervisor)

Compensation: $105,000 minimum salary

Status: Exempt

Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide and statewide travel; frequent meetings after hours to be available for clientele.

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

 Development of Certified Staff in General

 Curriculum

 Instruction

 Professional Development

 Certified Evaluation System

 Mentor

 Licensure

 District Assessment Coordinator

 Student Data

 Gifted and Talented Program.

 English Language Learners Program.

 Title IX Officer

 Federal and State Grant Programming, including: All Title Programs, READ Act Funds.

 Concurrent Enrollment Programming

 SEL and Student Wellness Team

Specific Skills Preferred

 Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Infinite Campus.

 Strong conflict resolution skills.

 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

 Ability to collaborate with team members.

 Leadership skills that support program objectives.

 Understanding of the IEP, ALP, and ELL process.

 Experience with special populations.

 Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RtI) and Multiple Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process.

 Knowledge of progress monitoring tools and techniques.

 Knowledge emergency operations, including: leadership, local partners, and plan.

 Knowledge of all educational law.

 Knowledge of alternative campuses, AEC, and blended learning.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. However, while lifting amounts above 25 pounds a partner must be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  

The Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring for any position. Compliance officer: Assistant Superintendent, 627 Oak St, Salida, Co – 719-530-5469, [email protected]. No smoking or tobacco use is allowed on school property or in school vehicles Contract for employment shall be subject to approval by the District Board of Education. The selected applicant must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Disclaimer - NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.