Position Type:
Cabinet/Assistant Superintendent
Date Posted:
7/9/2026
Location:
Reading School District
Closing Date:
07/30/2026
Position Title: Assistant Superintendent for Operations
Classification: Cabinet-level Position, under contract with the School Board of Directors
Reports To: Superintendent of Schools and School Board of Directors
Supervises: Administrative and support personnel within areas of responsibility
Position Goal: To serve as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet; to provide executive-level leadership and oversight of designated operational departments of the District; and to assist the Superintendent in the daily administration of the Reading School District to ensure student success and the consistent, ethical, and effective operation of the District.
Qualifications:
Education and Licensure
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Master's Degree in Education, Administrative Leadership, Business Administration, or related field required; Doctorate preferred.
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Pennsylvania Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility or Commission Qualification Letter required
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Pennsylvania School Administrative Certificate PK-12 or Administrative Provisional Certificate preferred.
Experience
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Minimum five (5) years of progressively-responsible administrative experience in a K-12 public school setting, including at least three (3) years of experience working within public schools at both the elementary and secondary levels and/or within a large central office required.
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Professional experience working in a large, urban public school system required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Comprehensive knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, and the coordination of people and resources.
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Demonstrated project management, planning, and forecasting skills.
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Strong school finance background and knowledge of educational programming.
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Clear understanding of internal controls and ability to solve problems within a fast-paced and complex environment.
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Demonstrated proficiency in administering, interpreting, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements in the public sector.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Highly-developed organizational skills resulting in the efficient utilization of staff and their continuing professional development.
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Demonstrated proficiency in office-based computer software, including Microsoft and Google products.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
Executive Cabinet & District Leadership
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Serves as an active, contributing member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet and collaborates with other functional departments on District-wide objectives, program planning, and organizational initiatives aligned to the District's strategic plan.
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Assists the Superintendent in analyzing operational, financial, and educational issues and in developing solutions to move the District forward.
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Attends and participates in local, regional, state, and national meetings and conferences to remain current on emerging developments in administrative functions and school business operations.
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Plays an integral role in the vetting, selecting, and evaluating of vendors of contracted services within areas of responsibility to ensure that District resources are being utilized effectively and efficiently.
Departmental & Operations Oversight
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Provides leadership for designated departments of the District, including direct supervision of directors and other staff, as well as oversight of departmental planning, organization, functions, budgeting, and staffing.
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Coordinates designated departments to ensure a collegial, effective, and focused vision.
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Supports, supervises, and evaluates building principals and directors with their operational management duties.
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Evaluates and updates processes and procedures impacting District operations within areas of responsibility.
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Ensures that appropriate and relevant professional development is being delivered to staff within areas of responsibility.
Superintendent & Board Support
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Supports the Superintendent in his/her overall administrative efforts, communicates the Superintendent's ideas and decisions to staff and the public, and keeps the Superintendent informed of pertinent department developments and events.
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Prepares and delivers presentations on daily operations and related issues to the School Board, principals, parents, and community groups.
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Responsible for ensuring that all School Board of Directors' agenda items related to designated departments are prepared and presented in an accurate and professional manner.
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Attends all School Board meetings, including Special Meetings and Executive Sessions.
Labor & Employee Relations
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Serves as an active member of designated labor-management and collective bargaining teams for identified unions/associations based on assigned areas of responsibility.
External Relations & Communications
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Represents the District in meetings with administrators, professional staff, business leaders, governmental representatives, and the public.
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Serves as a spokesperson for the District and manages media relations.
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Serves as a liaison with community groups and partners.
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Attends extracurricular, District, and community events as needed for the purpose of maintaining high visibility as a representative of the District.
Other Duties
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Performs such other duties as requested/assigned by the Superintendent and/or School Board.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time (12-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits as agreed to in an individual contract between the position holder and the Board of Directors.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel and the contract between the Board and the position holder..
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
