Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Position Type: Cabinet/ Assistant Superintendent

Date Posted: 7/9/2026

Location: Reading School District

Closing Date: 07/30/2026

Position Title: Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Classification: Cabinet-level Position, under contract with the School Board of Directors

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools and School Board of Directors

Supervises: Administrative and support personnel within areas of responsibility

Position Goal: To serve as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet; to provide executive-level leadership and oversight of designated operational departments of the District; and to assist the Superintendent in the daily administration of the Reading School District to ensure student success and the consistent, ethical, and effective operation of the District.

• Master's Degree in Education, Administrative Leadership, Business Administration, or related field required;
  Doctorate preferred.
• Pennsylvania Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility or Commission Qualification Letter required
• Pennsylvania School Administrative Certificate PK-12 or Administrative Provisional Certificate preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively-responsible administrative experience in a K-12 public school setting, including at least three (3) years of experience working within public schools at both the elementary and secondary levels and/or within a large central office required.
• Professional experience working in a large, urban public school system required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, and the coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated project management, planning, and forecasting skills.
• Strong school finance background and knowledge of educational programming.
• Clear understanding of internal controls and ability to solve problems within a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administering, interpreting, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements in the public sector.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly-developed organizational skills resulting in the efficient utilization of staff and their continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in office-based computer software, including Microsoft and Google products.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Serves as an active, contributing member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet and collaborates with other functional departments on District-wide objectives, program planning, and organizational initiatives aligned to the District's strategic plan.
• Assists the Superintendent in analyzing operational, financial, and educational issues and in developing solutions to move the District forward.
• Attends and participates in local, regional, state, and national meetings and conferences to remain current on emerging developments in administrative functions and school business operations.
• Plays an integral role in the vetting, selecting, and evaluating of vendors of contracted services within areas of responsibility to ensure that District resources are being utilized effectively and efficiently.

• Provides leadership for designated departments of the District, including direct supervision of directors and other staff, as well as oversight of departmental planning, organization, functions, budgeting, and staffing.
• Coordinates designated departments to ensure a collegial, effective, and focused vision.
• Supports, supervises, and evaluates building principals and directors with their operational management duties.
• Evaluates and updates processes and procedures impacting District operations within areas of responsibility.
• Ensures that appropriate and relevant professional development is being delivered to staff within areas of responsibility.
• Supports the Superintendent in his/her overall administrative efforts, communicates the Superintendent's ideas and decisions to staff and the public, and keeps the Superintendent informed of pertinent department developments and events.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on daily operations and related issues to the School Board, principals, parents, and community groups.
• Responsible for ensuring that all School Board of Directors' agenda items related to designated departments are prepared and presented in an accurate and professional manner.
• Attends all School Board meetings, including Special Meetings and Executive Sessions.

• Serves as an active member of designated labor-management and collective bargaining teams for identified unions/associations based on assigned areas of responsibility.

• Represents the District in meetings with administrators, professional staff, business leaders,…