Assistant Superintendent: Student Services

The Assistant Superintendent, Student Services, provides executive-level vision, leadership, and operational management for the coordination of resources that support non-traditional academic pathways, specialized student programming, and systemic behavioral wellness. This role provides direct administrative oversight for Alternative Education programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and the district-wide pupil personnel services network (including School Counseling, Nursing/Health Services, School Psychology, and Social Work). Serving as a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, the Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with families, community agencies, and legal entities to ensure equitable access to support systems, robust compliance with state and federal laws, and the maintenance of a safe, empowering environment for the whole child.

Duty/Responsibility #1: Student Support Systems and Behavioral Leadership

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Provide systemic leadership, coordination, and administrative review of all district-wide student support teams, explicitly driving the operational standards for School Counselors, Certified School Nurses, School Psychologists, and School Social Workers.
• Establish uniform, district-wide implementation strategies for student wellness policies, mental health procedures, and therapeutic clinical services.
• Direct system-wide student crisis response protocols, threat assessment methodologies, and behavioral intervention networks.
• Oversee processes related to Section 504 plans, student attendance/truancy compliance, and macro-level dropout prevention systems.

Duty/Responsibility #2: Alternative Education and Career Pathways Management

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight for all Alternative Education programs, managing placement workflows, credit-recovery initiatives, and non-traditional student transition pathways.
• Direct and expand the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, industry alignment, and optimal resource allocation for workforce development.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership to align multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and Response-to-Intervention (RTI) processes across specialized programs.

Duty/Responsibility #3: Supervision and Leadership Development

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned professional, administrative, and instructional leadership personnel across central office divisions and designated school building portfolios.
• Establish district-wide clear performance expectations and accountability metrics for assigned teams, linking evaluations directly to student growth and organizational milestones.
• Design, implement, and facilitate professional development frameworks that build technical competency and leadership capacity among administrative and instructional staff.
• Establish sustainable leadership pipelines to identify, coach, prepare, and retain emerging administrative and instructional talent across the district.

Duty/Responsibility #4: Strategic Analytics and Systems Accountability

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Navigate complex operational, clinical, and systemic student services challenges across the district, ensuring timely, equitable, and effective resolutions.
• Direct the monitoring, security, evaluation, and reporting of specialized district-wide performance metrics, behavioral tracking data, and placement analytics.
• Translate complex student services data, attendance metrics, and subgroup growth indicators into actionable, long-range institutional improvement and school safety plans.

Duty/Responsibility #5: Regulatory Governance and Professional Learning

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Ensure absolute compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding student privacy (FERPA), health services, alternative education regulations, and pupil personnel mandates.
• Mediate and facilitate resolution pathways for complex disagreements, grievances, or due process rights between parents, advocates, legal entities, and the district.
• Coordinate with district legal counsel on high-level matters regarding student discipline, expulsion hearings, and specialized placements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by anchoring professional development in adult learning principles, current educational research, and systemic district priorities.

Duty/Responsibility #6: Fiscal Stewardship and Community Advocacy

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Formulate and manage complex administrative budgets within the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, optimizing general funds alongside local, state, and federal grants.
• Articulate the district's educational vision, academic milestones, and inclusive initiatives transparently to the Board of School Directors, families, and community partners.
• Build, maintain, and expand formal partnerships with county services, mental health providers, community agencies, and external advocates to provide comprehensive wrap-around support.
• Serve as an executive liaison to navigate and resolve highly escalated, complex community and organizational concerns with diplomacy, equity, and transparency.

Duty/Responsibility #7: Special Projects/Additional Duties

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Serve as an active, collaborative member of the Superintendent's Cabinet to shape district-wide policy, labor relations, and strategic direction.
• Attend and present at executive board meetings, workshops, and civic forums to advocate for the advancement of the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education/Certification: Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Student Services, or a closely related field required (Doctorate highly preferred). Valid Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, OR a valid K-12 Administrative/Principal certification with immediate eligibility to pursue the Letter of Eligibility.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of highly successful administrative experience in K-12 education, preferably with a demonstrated background in managing central office student services, pupil personnel, alternative education, or CTE programs. Demonstrated success in leading systemic change, managing complex budgets, and driving measurable academic and operational improvements in a diverse educational setting.

Essential skills required to perform the work: Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive organizational culture. Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in data analysis for instructional improvement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of student behavior management and intervention strategies. Experience with budget planning and resource management. Comprehensive knowledge of or ability to learn PA state standards, state and federal compliance mandates, and modern educational accountability frameworks.