Assistant Superintendent

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership and oversight for district operations, curriculum and instruction, personnel, and other district priorities. This role ensures high-quality learning experiences, strict state and federal compliance, and strong academic outcomes for all Blanco ISD students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Required: Minimum of five years of increasing leadership responsibility in public education. Must include at least three years of successful experience as a campus principal.
• Preferred: Leadership experience at multiple campus levels and/or central office leadership.

Education / Certification

• Required: Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Required: Valid Texas Principal Certification.
• Preferred: Texas Superintendent Certification.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Thorough knowledge of district-level operations, school law, and administrative hearing procedures.
• Deep understanding of educational philosophy, research, current strategies, laws, and policies.
• Proven capability in curriculum theory and its practical application in the classroom.
• Skill in designing, implementing, measuring, and continuously improving educational programs.
• Ability to effectively manage strategic organizational change, budgets, and district personnel.
• Strong data interpretation, policy evaluation, public relations, and interpersonal communication skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

District Leadership and Instructional Oversight

1. Superintendent Collaboration: Assist the Superintendent in daily operations and leadership, executing the district’s vision, goals, and strategic priorities.
2. Department Governance: Provide leadership and oversight for assigned departments, campuses, and initiatives to support student learning and efficiency.
3. Academic Direction: Lead districtwide curriculum management, curriculum pacing calendars, campus-based unit assessments, instructional interventions, and continuous improvement planning.
4. Data Monitoring: Monitor instructional programs, student achievement data, and campus improvement efforts to ensure alignment with state accountability standards.
5. Administrative Mentorship: Support campus administrators in implementing effective instructional practices, professional growth, and operational leadership.
6. Program Administration: Oversee specialized programs including Career and Technical Education (CTE), Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment/Advanced Placement (DC/DE/AP), Early Literacy/Pre-K, and Summer School.
7. Instructional Materials: Direct the Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA), textbooks, textbook oversight, and technology software platforms including Eduphoria Aware and EduHero.
8. Student Operations: Coordinate and support the development of the district academic calendar, school safety initiatives, student attendance monitoring, student enrollment/admissions, and physical education standards.
9. Support Staff Management: Supervise and guide campus counselors, nursing/health services, library services, and the districtwide "Leader in Me" framework.

Organizational Management and Compliance

1. Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and evaluate long-range operational systems that support district priorities.
2. Resource Allocation: Support budget development, resource allocation, staffing needs, and enrollment projections for all assigned areas.
3. Legal Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, local board policies, Title IX guidelines, and district procedures.
4. Data System Integrity: Oversee district compliance functions and data systems, state/local testing, ISS, student discipline systems, master scheduling, and General Education Homebound services.
5. Policy Advocacy: Keep district leadership fully informed regarding legal, legislative, and policy developments affecting public education.
6. Student Conduct Governance: Enforce the Student Code of Conduct, process parent/student handbooks, and serve as the district hearing officer.
7. Committee Oversight: Direct the District Site-Based Committee and the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to fulfill institutional goals.
8. District Activities: Review and approve campus events and student field trips.

Personnel Leadership and Professional Development

1. Personnel Administration: Oversee staffing recommendations, contract administration, employee supervision, and organizational planning within assigned sectors.
2. Culture & Recruitment: Recruit, support, and evaluate assigned staff while fostering a culture focused on collaboration, professionalism, and student-centered decision-making.
3. Professional Learning: Lead professional development opportunities designed to strengthen leadership capacity, instructional effectiveness, and operational performance.
4. Evaluations Management: Oversee the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) and establish the annual T-TESS appraisal calendar.
5. Incentive Tracking: Direct the strategic implementation and tracking of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
6. Investigations: Conduct or supervise administrative reviews related to employee concerns, student matters, complaints, and grievance procedures.

Communication and Community Relations

1. Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong collaboration among district departments, campuses, families, and community partners to support student achievement.
2. District Representation: Represent the district at board meetings, public events, community functions, and governmental meetings.
3. Visibility & Presence: Maintain a highly visible presence throughout the community, demonstrating responsiveness to stakeholder needs and regularly attending extracurricular and UIL events.
4. Reporting: Prepare and deliver professional reports, presentations, and policy recommendations to the superintendent, Board of Trustees, and district leadership.

Other Duties

1. Confidentiality: Maintain absolute confidentiality of student, employee, personnel, investigative, and district information in accordance with state and federal laws.
2. Emergency Protocols: Assist the Superintendent with and enforce all district safety protocols, Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), and StayALERT reporting.
3. Superintendent Assignments: Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and evaluates coordinators and instructional support staff as assigned by the superintendent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); instruct and model desirable skills/attitudes; remain productive and maintain emotional control under stress; supervise others in a non-coercive manner; maintain a clear focus on customer service; handle frequent interruptions.
• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand, and move throughout district facilities (Assistant ... p. 3). Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting/transporting of up to 50 lbs.
• Environmental Demands: Some travel; occasionally prolonged, irregular hours.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.