Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: Salary Range Begins at: $140,000 and is commensurate with education and experience

At Crossroads Charter Schools, we

• Understand the significant difference between equity and equality. Every student deserves to receive what he/she needs to succeed (equity), not that every student receives the same amount of resources, instruction, attention, etc. (equality).
• Develop school environments where all students are actively and meaningfully engaged in rigorous instruction and authentic learning tasks.
• Interrupt the school to prison pipeline policies and practices that are directly and indirectly pushing the most at-risk students out of school and on a pathway to the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
• Engage families as partners in meaningful ways.
• Build the capacity of diverse teams that are more reflective of our students.
• Nurture an open, collaborative, and trusting environment because the work is enormous, deeply personal, emotional and often difficult.
• Engage in on-going job-embedded professional development through co-teaching and/or co-planning.

Position Summary

The Assistant Superintendent serves as the districts chief academic leader, responsible for advancing the instructional vision, academic excellence, and equity commitments of Crossroads Charter Schools.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent oversees all areas that directly impact teaching, learning, instructional quality, and student outcomes. This includes curriculum and instruction, assessment and accountability, special education, 504, academic interventions, English Language Learners, PreK, enrichment, counseling and SEL, school culture, professional development, technology integration for learning, federal academic programs, and all academic support services.

The Assistant Superintendent supervises principals and district academic leaders, ensuring alignment with Crossroads mission, core values, and Missouri Learning Standards. This individual serves as a key liaison to the Board of Directors on academic matters and collaborates with families, staff, and community stakeholders to support exceptional learning environments across the district. This role ensures high-quality services, compliance, and equitable outcomes for all student groups.

Position Responsibilities

I. Academic Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the districts academic vision and instructional priorities
• Ensure all instructional programs align with state standards, district goals, and the Crossroads mission and core values.
• Use data, research, and best practices to drive short- and long-term instructional planning.
• Provide direct support, oversight, and coaching to principals and district academic leaders to ensure effective instructional leadership.
  
  

II. Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

• Oversee the development, revision, and implementation of PreK12 curriculum across all content areas.
• Ensure consistent, rigorous instructional practices aligned to Missouri Learning Standards and district frameworks.
• Lead district assessment systems, data cycles, and instructional decision-making processes.
• Monitor student achievement and growth, ensuring improvement in district/state assessment results and reduction of achievement gaps.
  
  

III. Student Services & Academic Supports

• Oversee all programs that support equitable access to learning, including:
  • Special Education
  • English Learners
  • 504 and Intervention Systems
  • Counseling and Social Emotional Learning
  • PreK Programs
  • Enrichment and Accelerated Learning
  • School Culture and Restorative Practices
  • Real World Learning
    
    

IV. Professional Learning & Staff Development

• Collaborate with building leaders to design, lead, and evaluate districtwide professional development.
• Ensure effective new teacher induction and support.
• Lead implementation of the teaching and learning cycle and instructional coaching systems.
• Develop future instructional leaders through intentional coaching, mentoring, and leadership pipelines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of PD through teacher feedback, classroom observation data, and student outcomes.

V. Leadership Supervision, Coaching, & Talent Development

• Directly supervise, support, and evaluate principals and district academic leaders.
• Build capacity for instructional leadership at each school.
• Provide coaching to principals and district academic leaders in areas including data use, instruction, culture, and teacher development.
• Support implementation of the Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan as it relates to teacher effectiveness and academic leadership roles.
• Collaborate with HR on educator evaluation systems and instructional coaching models.

VI. Compliance, Accountability & Reporting

• Ensure all academic departments comply with federal and state requirements (e.g., IDEA, ESSA, Title programs, ELL regulations).
• Oversee charter requirements and academic reporting to DESE.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Superintendent and Board of Directors on academic performance, program evaluation, and improvement plans.
• Present clear, data-informed updates on student outcomes, instructional initiatives, and improvement efforts.

VII. Family, Community, & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with families to support student learning and shared problem-solving.
• Serve as district representative for academic initiatives with community organizations and educational partners as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with families and staff about academic programs, expectations, and progress.

• Support schools in building effective homeschool academic partnerships.

VIII. Innovation and Real-World Learning (Implementation)

• Support principals and teachers in implementing innovative instructional practices and Real-World Learning experiences.
• Ensure academic rigor and alignment within experiential and project-based learning opportunities.
• Serve as district liaison for real world learning partnerships.

Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in Educational Administration required; Ed.S. or doctorate preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent License preferred.
• Minimum five years of successful school or district leadership experience with proven impact on student achievement.
• Deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive practices.
• Experience supervising principals and/or district academic teams preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze data, diagnose instructional needs, and guide improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Ability to travel among school locations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must pass an extensive background check.
  

Key Working Relationships in addition to Supervisor:

Teachers, Students, Parents, Volunteers, Support Staff, Building Leaders, and Central Office Staff

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a cover letter, and three references through our application portal at http://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org/careers.

Crossroads Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.