PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLSOPEN POSITIONAssistant Superintendent of Instruction, Assessment, and Educational EngagementLocation: Pittsfield, MassachusettsStart Date: JulyAugust 2026THE OPPORTUNITYPittsfield Public Schools is looking for a district-level instructional leader who believes every studentregardless of zip code, background, or circumstancedeserves an educational experience that values them, challenges them, and prepares them to succeed in every area of adult life. As Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Assessment, and Educational Engagement, you will be one of the districts most visible and influential instructional leaders. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, you will supervise a portfolio of building principals and lead district-wide work in curriculum, assessment, student engagement, and family and community partnership.This position offers a rare opportunity to shape teaching, learning, and assessment practice across an entire school districtnot just in a single school. Youll work alongside the Superintendent, a leadership team invested in your success, principals eager for a strong instructional partner, and a community that cares deeply about its schools.If youre ready to bring your expertise, energy, and heart to a district where the work truly matters, we strongly encourage you to apply.CANDIDATE PROFILEOur ideal candidate for the position will be able to: Model leadership and best practice through their commitment, communication, and actions.Move comfortably between big-picture strategy and the day-to-day realities of a classrooma leader who can meet with a principal to review assessment data in the afternoon and present to the School Committee that evening.Hold colleagues to high standards while genuinely caring about and investing in their growththe kind of supervisor that school leaders want to work with, not just report to.Utilize sound ethical and professional judgment when navigating sensitive issues, internal differences, privacy concerns, or community controversies.Bring a solutions-oriented, can-do mindset and approach to decision-making, management, and collaboration.Take initiative, proactively identify opportunities and challenges, and develop proposals and plans to improve educational quality, effectiveness, and outcomes throughout the district.Translate research and best practice into classroom-ready strategies that work for real teachers and students.Analyze assessment data, conduct classroom observations, coach teachers, and design high-quality professional development experiences with input and feedback from educators.Develop efficient workflows and operating procedures that prioritize instructional outcomes while reducing excessive administrative burdens.Guide the strategic allocation of resourcesincluding funding, time, expertise, and capacityacross diverse schools and programs.Prioritize educational equity and work to close gaps in access, opportunity, and achievement in every school and program.Build strong working relationships and earn the trust of principals, teachers, families, and community partners.Communicate with clarity, expertise, understanding, and warmth both verbally and in writing.
