Job Description
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Winchester Public Schools, MA
Winchester Public Schools Central Office - Winchester, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Winchester Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5754824
Application Deadline:
Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Jun 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
POSITION
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent by the Department of Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Experience in teaching and school administration, K-5 experience desired, with a minimum of 5 years. A minimum of a Master's Degree with additional advanced graduate study in a specialized area and coursework in curriculum and instruction, supervision and evaluation, and school administration, including the use of data to improve instruction.
Knowledge of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment, including child development, multi-tiered systems of support, social-emotional learning, instructional technology, data analysis, and family engagement.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills SUPERVISES
Oversees the performance management and professional appraisal of elementary building leaders in partnership with the Superintendent.
Oversees the performance management and professional appraisal of Elementary Content Coordinators.
Provides oversight and support for K-5 Social-Emotional Coaches in conjunction with elementary principals.
JOB GOALS
The Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education provides instructional leadership, supervision, and oversight for K through grade 5. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To support and provide leadership to elementary principals in the development and implementation of their individual goals and their professional development, including mentoring new principals
To provide leadership to elementary principals in supporting best practices in instruction and assessment
To support elementary principals in building-based programmatic review with a focus on student growth and development To support elementary principals in the development and implementation of School Improvement Plans In coordination with the Assistant Superintendent, elementary principals, and Content Coordinators, oversees all aspects of the elementary curriculum and program among all elementary schools in order to ensure equity and continuity for students and staff
In coordination with elementary principals and appropriate district administration, evaluates staffing and hiring needs and participates in the hiring process
Serves as the WPS Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA) co-liaison with the Assistant Superintendent of Schools
In coordination with the Superintendent, supports elementary principals in managing personnel operations in the school district, including recruitment, employment, counseling, policy administration, and record-keeping for all licensed and non-licensed employees.
Collaborates with the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, and other Administrators on teacher mentoring and professional development programs. To perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve-month Administrative Position
REPORTS TO
Superintendent of Schools
Applications due on or before June 15, 2026
Compensation Range:
$165,000 -$175,000.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Equal Opportunity Employer
The School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
