Assistant Superintendent of Learning

Illinois Education Job Bank; Hinsdale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank in Hinsdale, IL, seeks an experienced instructional leader to guide district-wide teaching, learning, and curriculum aligned with Illinois standards. This role advises the Superintendent and serves on the Cabinet, shaping multi-year plans and district priorities.

The successful candidate will lead the K-8 curriculum design and assessment framework, ensure vertical articulation, oversee professional learning, and collaborate with schools, families, and community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or closely related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal or General Administrator endorsement.
• At least five years of classroom experience and five years as an administrator (principal experience highly preferred).
• Demonstrated record of improving instructional practice and student outcomes through collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Superintendent on teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment, PD, and academic improvement.
• Translate mission and goals into a coherent instructional vision and multiyear plans.
• Be an active member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and contribute to district planning and communication.
• Build shared ownership of instructional priorities with administrators, educators, staff, families, and community partners.
• Monitor and respond to educational research, legislation, and state/federal requirements to support student learning.
• Lead design, review, adoption, implementation, and evaluation of PreK–8 curriculum aligned with standards.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum articulation across grade levels and schools.
• Establish high-quality, evidence-based instruction promoting critical thinking and student agency.
• Oversee a balanced assessment system and use data to improve teaching.
• Guide review and selection of instructional materials and technology with departments.
• Coordinate academic programming for advanced learning, multilingual learners, and early childhood.
• Ensure curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning reflect high expectations and access for every student.
• Collaborate with Student Services to support intervention and compliance with student plans.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional practice

Assessment literacy

Adult learning

Continuous improvement

Illinois Learning Standards

Public speaking

Conflict resolution

Data-driven leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership / Curriculum & Instruction

Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal or General Administrator endorsement

Job description

Instructional Vision and District Leadership

• Advise the Superintendent related to teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment, professional development, and academic improvement.
• Translate the District’s mission, strategic priorities, and Board goals into a clear, coherent instructional vision and actionable multiyear plans.
• Serve as an active member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and contribute to Districtwide planning, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving.
• Build shared ownership of instructional priorities by engaging administrators, educators, staff, families, and community partners.
• Monitor educational research, emerging practices, legislation, and state and federal requirements; recommend responsible changes that support student learning.
• Serve as a member of the D181 Foundation, attend meetings and events.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Lead the design, review, adoption, implementation, and evaluation of a guaranteed and viable PreK–8 curriculum aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and District expectations.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum articulation across grade levels, schools, content areas, and student transitions.
• Establish clear expectations for high-quality, evidence-based instruction that promotes critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and student agency.
• Oversee a balanced assessment system that includes classroom, common, diagnostic, interim, and state measures used appropriately to improve teaching and learning.
• Guide the review, selection, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials, digital resources, programs, and educational technology in partnership with relevant departments.
• Coordinate academic programming for advanced learning, intervention, multilingual learners, and early childhood in collaboration with the administrators responsible for those areas.
• Ensure that curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning reflect high expectations and meaningful access for every student.
• Identify and address opportunity or achievement gaps through responsive programming, resource allocation, and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with Student Services and building teams to support differentiated instruction, intervention systems, and compliance with student plans.

Data-Informed Continuous Improvement

• Establish systems and routines for analyzing multiple measures of student learning, opportunity, engagement, and program effectiveness.
• Support principals and instructional teams in identifying strengths, determining root causes, setting measurable goals, implementing strategies, and monitoring impact.
• Evaluate instructional initiatives and recommend whether programs should be sustained, revised, expanded, or discontinued.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations for the Superintendent, Board of Education, staff, and community regarding student learning and District improvement efforts.

Professional Learning and Leadership Development

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive professional learning system aligned with District goals, educator needs, student outcomes, and adult-learning principles.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional learning to principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and other staff.
• Partner with Human Resources and building administrators to strengthen recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, evaluation, retention, and leadership-pipeline efforts connected to instructional excellence.
• Cultivate professional learning communities that use collaboration, inquiry, evidence, and reflection to improve practice.
• Promote innovation while ensuring that new practices are purposeful, well-supported, fiscally responsible, and evaluated for impact.

Organizational and Fiscal Management

• Develop, administer, and monitor Teaching and Learning budgets; align expenditures with strategic priorities and evaluate the return on instructional investments.
• Coordinate District committees, curriculum teams, adoption processes, calendars, and implementation timelines.
• Pursue grants, partnerships, and other resources that advance District priorities when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that assigned programs comply with Board policy, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations.

Communication and Community Engagement

• Communicate complex instructional topics in a clear, accurate, and accessible manner to varied audiences.
• Develop meaningful structures for gathering and responding to feedback from students, educators, families, administrators, and community members.
• Represent the District professionally at Board meetings, Academic Success Committee meetings, community events, regional meetings, and state or national professional activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, professional judgment, and ethical conduct.
• Participate in emergency response, crisis leadership, and District operations as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position and as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Deep knowledge of curriculum design, instructional practice, assessment literacy, adult learning, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards, assessment and accountability systems, effective PreK–8 instructional practices, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Ability to develop a compelling vision, convert strategy into action, and sustain implementation across multiple schools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, written communication, public speaking, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust, lead through influence, develop others, and work effectively with individuals holding varied perspectives.
• Strong analytical judgment and the ability to synthesize research, performance data, stakeholder input, operational constraints, and financial considerations.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency with contemporary instructional technology, productivity tools, data systems, and responsible uses of emerging technologies.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALING and/or EXPERIENCE:

Education : Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, and/or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Credentials : Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal or General Administrator endorsement

Experience :

• Five years of successful classroom experience
• Five years of experience as an administrator; building principal experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated record of improving instructional practice and student outcomes through collaborative leadership.

Salary/Benefits

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