Assistant Superintendent: Student Services

Erie City School District; United States; On-site; USD 139,734 - 195,628; Full time

Job summary

Erie City School District is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. This executive-level position focuses on leading resources that support non-traditional academic pathways and specialized programming.

The successful candidate will manage student support systems, oversee Alternative Education programs, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. A Master's degree in Educational Leadership and significant administrative experience in K-12 education are required.

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative experience in K-12 education.
• Experience in managing student services.
• Ability to drive measurable academic improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the district-wide student support teams.
• Manage Alternative Education and Career and Technical Education programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Educational Leadership

Valid Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility

Job description

Assistant Superintendent: Student Services JobID: 1627

• Date Posted: 6/12/2026
• Location: Administration Building
• Closing Date: 06/26/2026

Position Title: Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

Reports To: Superintendent

Duty Year: 260 days (12 month)

Salary Range: $139,734.45 - $195,628.64

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent, Student Services, provides executive-level vision, leadership, and operational management for the coordination of resources that support non‑traditional academic pathways, specialized student programming, and systemic behavioral wellness. This role provides direct administrative oversight for Alternative Education programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and the district‑wide pupil personnel services network (including School Counseling, Nursing/Health Services, School Psychology, and Social Work). Serving as a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, the Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with families, community agencies, and legal entities to ensure equitable access to support systems, robust compliance with state and federal laws, and the maintenance of a safe, empowering environment for the whole child.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Student Support Systems and Behavioral Leadership

• Provide systemic leadership, coordination, and administrative review of all district‑wide student support teams, explicitly driving the operational standards for School Counselors, Certified School Nurses, School Psychologists, and School Social Workers.
• Establish uniform, district‑wide implementation strategies for student wellness policies, mental health procedures, and therapeutic clinical services.
• Direct system‑wide student crisis response protocols, threat assessment methodologies, and behavioral intervention networks.
• Oversee processes related to Section 504 plans, student attendance/truancy compliance, and macro‑level dropout prevention systems.

2. Alternative Education and Career Pathways Management

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight for all Alternative Education programs, managing placement workflows, credit‑recovery initiatives, and non‑traditional student transition pathways.
• Direct and expand the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, industry alignment, and optimal resource allocation for workforce development.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership to align multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) and Response‑to‑Intervention (RTI) processes across specialized programs.

3. Supervision and Leadership Development

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned professional, administrative, and instructional leadership personnel across central office divisions and designated school building portfolios.
• Establish district‑wide clear performance expectations and accountability metrics for assigned teams, linking evaluations directly to student growth and organizational milestones.
• Design, implement, and facilitate professional development frameworks that build technical competency and leadership capacity among administrative and instructional staff.
• Establish sustainable leadership pipelines to identify, coach, prepare, and retain emerging administrative and instructional talent across the district.

4. Strategic Analytics and Systems Accountability

• Navigate complex operational, clinical, and systemic student services challenges across the district, ensuring timely, equitable, and effective resolutions.
• Direct the monitoring, security, evaluation, and reporting of specialized district‑wide performance metrics, behavioral tracking data, and placement analytics.
• Translate complex student services data, attendance metrics, and subgroup growth indicators into actionable, long‑range institutional improvement and school safety plans.

5. Regulatory Governance and Professional Learning

• Ensure absolute compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding student privacy (FERPA), health services, alternative education regulations, and pupil personnel mandates.
• Mediate and facilitate resolution pathways for complex disagreements, grievances, or due process rights between parents, advocates, legal entities, and the district.
• Coordinate with district legal counsel on high‑level matters regarding student discipline, expulsion hearings, and specialized placements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by anchoring professional development in adult learning principles, current educational research, and systemic district priorities.

6. Fiscal Stewardship and Community Advocacy

• Formulate and manage complex administrative budgets within the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, optimizing general funds alongside local, state, and federal grants.
• Articulate the district's educational vision, academic milestones, and inclusive initiatives transparently to the Board of School Directors, families, and community partners.
• Build, maintain, and expand formal partnerships with county services, mental health providers, community agencies, and external advocates to provide comprehensive wrap‑around support.
• Serve as an executive liaison to navigate and resolve highly escalated, complex community and organizational concerns with diplomacy, equity, and transparency.

7. Special Projects/Additional Duties

• Serve as an active, collaborative member of the Superintendent's Cabinet to shape district‑wide policy, labor relations, and strategic direction.
• Attend and present at executive board meetings, workshops, and civic forums to advocate for the advancement of the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education, Experience and Essential Skills Requirements

Education/Certification: Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Student Services, or a closely related field required (Doctorate highly preferred). Valid Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, OR a valid K-12 Administrative/Principal certification with immediate eligibility to pursue the Letter of Eligibility.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of highly successful administrative experience in K‑12 education, preferably with a demonstrated background in managing central office student services, pupil personnel, alternative education, or CTE programs. Demonstrated success in leading systemic change, managing complex budgets, and driving measurable academic and operational improvements in a diverse educational setting.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive organizational culture.
• Effective decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis for instructional improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of student behavior management and intervention strategies.
• Experience with budget planning and resource management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of or ability to learn PA state standards, state and federal compliance mandates, and modern educational accountability frameworks.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical job requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Standards of Conduct and Job Performance

Employees must faithfully perform, at a professional level of competence, the services and duties prescribed by the District, regardless of whether such duties are specifically described in policy, in a job description, in a notice of assignment, or in another document. Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of each employee's job. Employees must also comply with all lawful directives issued by the Superintendent or by any other individual with supervisory authority. In addition, employees must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and with all rules, regulations, and policies established by the District. Employees may not, directly or indirectly, engage or participate in any action or conduct that conflicts in any respect with the interests of the District. Toward that end, employees may not engage or participate in any action or conduct that is inconsistent with their job duties, the basic educational mission of the District, or the desired image of the District.