Assistant Superintendent Job Springfield area,Oregon USA,Management

Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent serves as a strategic partner to the Superintendent and a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading agency-wide alignment, operational execution, and regional impact in service of the Local Service Plan and component districts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Leadership and Systems Management

To lead strategic and operational systems by:
- Providing executive leadership for programs and services aligned with the Local Service Plan
- Serving as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team
- Advising the Superintendent on operational, strategic, and organizational matters
- Acts on behalf of the Superintendent in internal and external settings, including representing the agency, making decisions, and ensuring continuity of leadership in the Superintendent's absence
- Directing and overseeing assigned departments and service areas, which may include:
  Regional Services and School Improvement;
  Operational Systems (e.g., technology, facilities, and infrastructure); and Student Support and Access Programs (e.g., homeschool/truancy, Title programs)
- Ensures coherence across assigned service areas, aligning priorities, resources, and service delivery to maximize impact for component districts
- Establishing clear expectations, supervising staff, and evaluating performance
- Supporting recruitment, selection, onboarding, and professional development of assigned staff
- Supporting development of leadership capacity and succession planning within assigned departments
- Ensuring alignment and coordination of services across departments and programs
- Supporting implementation of agency goals, priorities, and strategic initiatives
- Participating in strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts

Partner Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations

To engage partners and facilitate collaboration by:
- Representing the Superintendent and agency in regional, state, interagency, and external meetings and collaborative efforts
- Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with component district superintendents, aligning agency services to meet diverse district needs and regional priorities
- Represents the agency in regional partnerships and collaboratives, navigating varying interests to advance shared outcomes for students and communities
- Connects district needs with agency services and external partners to ensure coherent, responsive regional support
- Maintaining effective working relationships with component school districts, the Oregon Department of Education, staff, and community partners
- Facilitating cross-departmental coordination and integrated planning efforts
- Participating in committees, task forces, and work groups as assigned
- Communicating with internal and external partners regarding programs, services, and initiatives
- Preparing and delivering executive briefs, presentations, and updates to the Board, Superintendent, leadership team, and external partners
- Responding to Board inquiries and supporting implementation of Board direction as assigned

Policy Implementation, Compliance, and Fiscal Stewardship

To ensure policy compliance, fiscal accountability, and responsible stewardship by:
- Interpreting and implementing Board policies, administrative rules, and applicable state and federal requirements
- Applies professional judgment in interpreting policy, balancing compliance requirements with operational realities and the needs of component districts
- Ensuring agency programs and practices comply with legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements
- Overseeing assigned budgets, grants, and fiscal operations, ensuring strategic and compliant use of resources aligned with agency priorities
- Effective stewardship of public funds and resources
- Maintaining systems of accountability for assigned programs and services
- Ensures alignment of agency operations with Board governance expectations and supports implementation of Board direction
- Promotes transparency and clarity in fiscal and programmatic decisions with internal and external partners

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

To use data and lead continuous improvement by:
- Using data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making
- Supporting the development and use of program evaluation systems to assess outcomes and effectiveness
- Monitoring and supporting continuous improvement processes across the agency
- Using data-informed analysis to support planning, alignment, and improvement efforts

Equity Leadership and Organizational Culture

To lead and sustain an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing organizational culture by:
- Embedding equity into agency strategy, decision-making, and service delivery to ensure responsive and effective support for all component districts and the students they serve
- Fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability across departments and teams, ensuring staff feel supported, valued, and aligned in their work
- Leading efforts to build organizational…