What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning position at Weymouth Public Schools?
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
The Weymouth Public Schools is actively seeking experienced, qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate must be a dynamic individual with an approachable collaborative leadership style and a commitment to high academic achievement for all students.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Weymouth Public Schools serves an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse student body of approximately 5,585 students in one high school, one middle school, eight primary schools, and one early childhood center.
The mission of the Weymouth Public Schools is to create a supportive learning community that results in high-achieving lifelong learners who actively contribute to society. This mission is exemplified by a vision that focuses on educational excellence for every Weymouth student: Students graduate from Weymouth Public Schools with the academic knowledge, social and emotional skills, and growth mindsets necessary to succeed in college and career and are prepared to tackle and solve the most important problems in our local and global community.
The Weymouth Public Schools District Goals are as follows:
- Improve student growth and achievement for all students.
- Engage in collaborative, data-informed problem-solving with colleagues.
- Create safe and positive learning environments for all students, staff, and families.
- Establish meaningful family and community partnerships.
THE POSITION:
The Assistant Superintendent will provide strong leadership and contribute to a successful team focused on the following principles:
- Advancing student learning in a culture of collaboration
- Ensuring student learning with a focus on results
The Assistant Superintendent provides instructional leadership, directing the implementation and evaluation of standards-based curriculum and instructional practices. The Assistant Superintendent will work with the Superintendent to develop and implement a long-range plan for the advancement of the school system.
Weymouth Public Schools offers competitive compensation and benefits packages for this leadership position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start date for the successful candidate will be July 1, 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred:
- 5 years experience as a School Administrator
- Knowledge and proven skills in the areas of curriculum development, management, and implementation
- Experience working at the elementary level
Required:
- Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution with graduate coursework in administrative leadership.
- Hold and maintain Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary License for Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education policies and procedures.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should submit a complete application in PowerSchools, including the application, cover letter, resume, letters of reference, DESE License, degree transcripts, and all other relevant information.
Additional information about the district can be found on the WPS website at https://www.weymouthschools.org.
The application deadline for this position is January 29, 2025
