Executive School Leader: Instructional Leadership

Universal Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Companies in Philadelphia, PA seeks an Assistant Superintendent to provide strategic leadership across teaching, learning, and school operations, guiding district-wide initiatives for student success. The role demands a visionary instructional leader capable of building leadership capacity and sustaining a culture of excellence across all schools.

You will coach principals, monitor improvement plans, lead network initiatives, and promote equity, family engagement, and continuous

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Pennsylvania Principal Certification required.
• Seven years of central office leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supervising principals strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, school operations, and organizational performance.
• Support school principals and district-wide initiatives.
• Lead network initiatives and collaborate with executive leadership on long-term planning.
• Monitor improvement plans and develop leadership capacity.
• Prepare reports for the Superintendent and Board of Directors.

Skills

Visionary Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Ethical Leadership

Political Acumen

Change Management

Systems Thinking

Cultural Competence

Relationship Building

Coaching and Mentoring

Organizational Leadership

Results Orientation

Education

Master's degree

Pennsylvania Principal Certification

Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility or Superintendent Letter of Eligibility preferred

Job description

Universal Companies in Philadelphia, PA seeks an Assistant Superintendent to provide strategic leadership across teaching, learning, and school operations, guiding district-wide initiatives for student success. The role demands a visionary instructional leader capable of building leadership capacity and sustaining a culture of excellence across all schools.

You will coach principals, monitor improvement plans, lead network initiatives, and promote equity, family engagement, and continuous