Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking options

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce to provide strategic leadership for Virginia's educator preparation, licensure, and workforce systems, ensuring every student has access to well-prepared, effective educators.

The role serves as a senior policy advisor, translating research, data, legislation, and regulation into a coherent statewide strategy for licensing reviews and program development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educator preparation, licensure, and pathways into the profession.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies governing educator preparation and licensure.
• Knowledge of educator workforce trends including recruitment, preparation, retention, and shortages.
• Ability to develop statewide strategy and lead complex systems change.
• Skill in using data, research, and program evaluation to inform policy and drive improvement.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building with school divisions, providers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Experience in leading large, multifaceted teams and managing budgets and programs.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that empowers staff and provides guidance for licensing reviews and teacher preparation programs.
• Lead development or revision of policies, regulations, and guidelines for the Department’s focus areas.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to fulfill the Department of Education’s purpose and function.
• Represent the Department professionally in external engagements and policy discussions.
• Ensure clear expectations and alignment with department goals.

Skills

Educator licensure knowledge

Policy & regulations understanding

Data-driven decision making

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Education Administration or related

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Title: Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce

State Role Title:Education Administrator IV

Hiring Range: $165,000-$183,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website:doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce to provide strategic leadership for Virginia's educator preparation, licensure, and workforce systems to ensure that every student has access to well-prepared, effective educators.

The Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce serves as a senior advisor on educator preparation and licensure policy and is expected to translate research, data, legislation, and regulation into coherent statewide strategy.

The Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Create an environment that empowers and enables the staff to provide essential services and promote student achievement throughout the Commonwealth by providing a vision, clear direction, and daily guidance for the review and issuing of licenses for school personnel and continued development of approved programs for the preparation of teachers in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and input for the development and/or revision of policies, regulations, guidelines, etc., pertinent to the focus areas and functions of the Department of Education, particularly those areas of responsibility within the office.
• Work collaboratively with the superintendent, deputy superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors, and associate directors to fulfill the Department of Education’s purpose and function.
• Represent the Department as needed, presenting a professional, positive, and competent image of the Department.
• Ensure expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of educator preparation, licensure, and traditional and alternative pathways into the profession.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies governing educator preparation and licensure.
• Knowledge of educator workforce trends, including recruitment, preparation, retention, and shortage areas.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute statewide strategy and lead complex systems change and modernization.
• Skill in using data, research, and program evaluation to inform policy, assess program quality, and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex information and build partnerships with school divisions, preparation providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multifaceted teams and manage budgets, programs, and projects of significant statewide scope.

Additional Considerations

• A college degree in education administration, public administration, or organizational management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience with teacher education programs and experience in administration or supervision is preferred.
• Experience in budget allocation and management and evaluation of staff.

Special Instructions

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: [phone], [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]