2024 - 2025 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
BOE CENTRAL OFFICE
SALARY RANGE: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00
UNAFFILIATED - 12 MONTHS

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Assistant Superintendent serves as overseer of the curriculum, acts as an instructional leader of the district, and the primary evaluator of director administrators. (S)he ensures the district/school educational objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement, instructional excellence, and community support in all subject areas. The Assistant Superintendent assists the Superintendent in all matters as defined by the Superintendent of Schools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators to improve teaching and learning and their instructional practices in order to ensure effective school and classroom implementation of curriculum.
Direct, supervise, monitor, and manage curriculum and professional development for the academic division.
Supervises the effective and efficient implementation of the educational and instructional programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and the provisions of the district's collective bargaining agreements.
Assists in the creation of all reports, records, and other paperwork as required by the Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and the Federal Government, and/or paperwork that may be appropriate to the district's administration.
Keeps the Superintendent informed and works cooperatively with all other administrators in school and district-related matters.
Establishes and maintains efficient administrative procedures to support the teaching and learning functions of the district.
Responsible for the implementation of curriculum aligned with state frameworks, student and teacher performance objectives, curriculum standards and proficiencies in all subject areas.
Directs the development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum and instruction and assumes responsibility for the implementation of approved programs. Coordinates and articulates curriculum among and between the grades.
Responsible for assessing results of programs and addressing areas in need of improvement.
Seeks and applies for appropriate competitive grants.
Works with Principals and Directors to develop plans for assessing and monitoring the progress of all students. Coordinates and articulates assessment among and between grades.
Develops and maintains good relations with the school community.
Serves on district committees, participates in district activities, and represents the district as warranted, or as directed by the Superintendent.
Maintains a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
Creates and monitors the system to maintain individual student records and reports of pupil progress.
Responsible for the formulation, planning, and implementation of the professional development program for professional staff (teachers and administrators).
Works with administrators in the evaluation of instructional materials, including textbooks, digital resources, library/media acquisitions, and other instructional materials.
Maintains a high level of competence in the field of education, remaining current in issues related to areas of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
Must currently hold a valid 093 certification from the State of Connecticut.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in public school administration or public school district administration.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in leadership of curriculum and instruction.
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

“It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.”

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction