Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools

Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5754698

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant/Deputy Superintendent/Chief

The Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools serves as a key member of the District Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership, supervision, and support to school principals to ensure high levels of student achievement, effective school operations, and continuous improvement across all schools. This position is responsible for developing and evaluating school leaders, overseeing school improvement efforts, monitoring academic and organizational performance, and ensuring the effective implementation of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student support systems.

The Associate Superintendent collaborates closely with District departments, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to align resources and services in support of District goals. Through data-driven decision-making, leadership development, and a differentiated system of support and accountability, the Associate Superintendent promotes excellence and continuous growth while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and District expectations.

• Hold or be eligible for a New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Level III‑B Administrative License
• Master’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university required;
  Doctorate Degree in Education or related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a highly effective school principal; district-level leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated record of significantly improving student achievement, attendance, school climate, and overall school performance
• Proven ability to lead school improvement efforts through the effective use of summative, interim, benchmark, formative, attendance, behavior, and social‑emotional data
• Demonstrated ability to develop, support, supervise, and evaluate school leaders while creating the conditions necessary for high‑performing Professional Learning Communities
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, program evaluation, school improvement, and personnel supervision
• Skilled in organizational leadership, change management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement processes
• Proven record of building strong partnerships with students, families, staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with district leadership and personnel across all departments and organizational levels
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to public education and school administration
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, project management, conflict resolution, and team‑building skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize technology to support leadership, communication, data analysis, and organizational effectiveness
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

• Provide leadership and oversight for all elementary schools to ensure high levels of student achievement, effective school operations, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Superintendent of Secondary Schools to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessment practices, and student support systems throughout the district
• Supervise, support, coach, and evaluate school principals, holding school leaders accountable for improving student outcomes and achieving district performance goals
• Establish and maintain a differentiated system of support and accountability for schools, providing intensive assistance to schools requiring improvement while sustaining and expanding successful practices in high‑performing schools
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