Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

McAllen Independent School District Instructional Leadership - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5886759
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide leadership and expertise in curriculum and instruction with a focus on academic rigor and college readiness for all students. Provide leadership to the district’s instructional program by guiding, directing and monitoring the delivery of instructional services to students. Direct and coordinate broad Curriculum and Instruction activities having as their purpose the planning, development and implementation of policies, programs and practices in support of the academic design and delivery, professional development, staff training and student support functions of the District.

Provide counsel and assistance to other executive staff members and other divisions of the district. Actualize the goals of the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools through district-wide planning, direction, program initiatives, benchmarking and continuous improvement. Achieve the mission of refocused support and delivery of services to schools through coordination and supervision of staff departments. Commitment to leadership of the district’s strategic plan.

Advocate for programs that serve the whole child: the social, physical and emotional needs of students as well as their academic needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree required

Principal certification (EC-12), required

Superintendent certification, preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Demonstrate expertise in curriculum and instruction with a focus on student achievement, academic rigor and college readiness for all students

Demonstrate expertise in leading professional development and capacity building programs and

Initiatives

Demonstrate expertise in federal and state accountability system requirements and their role in meeting the broader academic goals for students

Demonstrate expertise in local, state and federal funding

Demonstrate communication skills – written and oral

Demonstrate organizational skills

Demonstrate ability to collaborate with students, staff, parents and members of the community

Knowledge of instructional programs in McAllen ISD schools

Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations as pertains to certified personnel

Knowledge of current theory, research and practices in curriculum and instruction

Management style compatible with the position

Experience:

Central office experience, preferred

Principal experience (3 years), preferred

Experience in leading and monitoring district and/or campus improvement planning and budgeting,

including the related compliance issues regarding the planning, documentation and use of federal funds, required

Successful experience in leading educational systems resulting in improved student achievement, required

Successful experience in leading programs and services that support high levels of success for all learners, including special education, English Language Learners and others with unique learning needs, required

Days: 226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $581.77

Maximum: $811.69

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the development, implementation and coordination of policies and programs covering reading/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, early childhood programs and other initiatives related to core academic areas.
• Assist in the development, implementation and coordination of policies and programs covering fine and performing arts, health and physical education, library and media services, after school programs, instructional technology and other enrichment programs which provide a balanced program throughout the district.
• Monitor the development, implementation and coordination of policies and programs covering…