Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning - Vacancy ID: 225808

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is seeking an accomplished and visionary educator to lead its Teaching and Learning Department.  The ideal candidate is equity-focused, grounded in research-based best practices, and a champion for student and staff engagement and empowerment.

DISTRICT GOALS:

Our current system is responsible for inequitable outcomes for our students. Only through ongoing individual reflection and learning, and collaborative approaches to professional development will we create a school district where this is no longer true. We have the ability, through our beliefs and actions, to change the educational outcomes for our students.

1. Every educator will use effective literacy practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive so that every student achieves the following by the 2025-26 school year.
1. Reading proficiency by the end of third grade as measured by the Wisconsin Forward Examination;
2. Reading proficiency by the end of eighth grade as measured by the Wisconsin Forward Examination;
3. ACT reading composite score of 22.

            These practices will be validated through the Educator Effectiveness Evaluation process.

2. Every student will graduate with their respective class by the end of the 2023-24 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

●       Wisconsin DPI licensure-Superintendent, Director of Instruction

●       Master’s degree in educational administration

●       School leadership (principalship) experience strongly preferred

●       District-level leadership experience preferred

●       Direct responsibility for innovative program development in Pk-12 education institutions strongly preferred

●       Proven record of successful instructional leadership that resulted in increases in equitable outcomes for students

●      Proven record of leading effective professional development grounded in district goals and priorities

●      Preferred:  Bilingual in Spanish/English

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES:

●       Visionary leadership, ability, and expertise in PK-12 curriculum development, program evaluation, and school operations

●       Commitment to continuous improvement, data-informed decision making, and innovative practices

●       Effective management, supervisory, and executive skills

●       Ability to relate well with staff, students, parents, and community

●       Commitment to excellence in establishing high quality inclusive educational programs

●       A distributive leadership style that encourages collaboration and shared decision-making

●       Dynamic communication (oral and written) and organizational skills

●       Embraces change and innovation in education

●       Leads with compassion and empathy

●       Ambition and ability to initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

●       Serve as a member of the senior leadership team with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Operations

●       Oversee the coordination of and provides leadership to the following teaching and learning areas:

○   PK-12 Instruction - Including early childhood special education and 4-year old kindergarten programming

○   Curriculum renewal and design

○   Student Services and Special Education

○   Multilingual Services - including a Two-Way Immersion (Spanish) program

○   Certified Staff Professional Development

○   Innovative programming, particularly at the secondary level

○   Continuous Improvement

●       Directly supervise five (5) Directors and the Data & Systems Support Specialist

●       Coordinates all principal level-meetings on a monthly basis (elementary, middle, high)

●       Collaborate with the administrative team and Board in developing and implementing all applicable policies and guidelines

●       Provide leadership and direction in districtwide educational programs

●       Facilitate development and oversight of the Teaching and Learning Department budget

●       Oversee and coordinate program evaluation and student assessment

●       Act as liaison with the principals and other groups as assigned by the Superintendent

●       Serve as New Educator Induction Program Leader

●       Attend and participates at regular meetings of the Superintendent's staff, Board, and committee groups as assigned

●       Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or as appropriate to the job

PHYSICAL:

This is a sedentary job that involves only a negligible amount of force regularly and exerting forces up to 10 pounds occasionally. This job primarily involves sitting with an occasional need to move about for brief periods of time. Reaching forward, handling objects and papers, and keyboarding especially for computer usage are all performed frequently. Verbal and auditory communication is frequently involved. Near acuity is frequently utilized.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Direct and/or plan activities of others.

Ability to organize and establish priorities.

Ability to make reasonable independent judgments and decisions.

Ability to function as a team member.

Ability to handle confidential matters properly.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to interact effectively with others.

Demonstrate effective organizational skills.

Exhibit well-developed public relations skills.

Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and other district residents.

Influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.

Perform a variety of duties.

Perform effectively under stress.

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