REPOST - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTION

Chula Vista Elementary School District; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chula Vista Elementary School District seeks an Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Instruction to drive the continuous improvement of teaching and learning across all schools. You will lead, coach, and align a high-quality instructional program with rigorous curriculum, ensuring data-driven decisions.

This Cabinet-level role focuses on closing opportunity gaps, promoting innovative practices, and providing strategic direction district-wide.

Qualifications

• Tier 1 Administrative Services Credential required.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ed.D.) in Education or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in elementary education administration, including service as a site principal.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of a high-quality, standards-based instructional program across all schools.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to enhance student achievement and close opportunity gaps.
• Collaborate with District staff to ensure instructional consistency, curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Curriculum Design

Instructional Leadership

Data-Driven Decisions

Education

Tier 1 Administrative Services Credential

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Instruction serves as the District’s Achievement and Instructional Design Leader, driving the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. This role ensures the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of a high-quality, standards-based instructional program across all schools. The position provides leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to enhance student achievement, close opportunity gaps, and promote innovative practices. As a Cabinet member, the Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with District staff to ensure instructional consistency, rigorous curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Instruction serves as the District’s Achievement and Instructional Design Leader, driving the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. This role ensures the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of a high-quality, standards-based instructional program across all schools. The position provides leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to enhance student achievement, close opportunity gaps, and promote innovative practices. As a Cabinet member, the Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with District staff to ensure instructional consistency, rigorous curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications – Essential Job Requirements

Required Credentials & Certifications:

• Tier 1 Administrative Services Credential
• Standard Elementary, Multiple Subject, CLAD, or Specialist Credential (e.g., Ryan Act Administration).

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ed.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Innovation, or a related field.
• Cabinet-level experience or comparable required.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in elementary education administration, including service as a site principal.
• Demonstrated highly successful teaching experience at the elementary level, with expertise in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and assessment strategies.

Comments And Other Information

Current District Employees and Outside Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Letter of Intent
• Current Resume
• Copy of Administrative Credential
• Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (Give form to references and they email/send directly to [e-mail])

All inquiries are to be referred to: Araceli Vargas at [e-mail]<

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Title IX Coordinator, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, (619) 425‑9600, Ext. 181340.